Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is joining the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library soon! Read on to learn more about this classic Pokémon roguelike and the fan reaction.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Arrives on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Launching August 9th

Nintendo is expanding its Switch Online + Expansion Pack classic game collection with another beloved Pokémon title. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team will be available starting August 9th, as announced by Nintendo. This cherished Pokémon spin-off joins the Expansion Pack's growing library of Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis games.

Originally released globally for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is a unique roguelike adventure. Players become a Pokémon, exploring dungeons and embarking on missions to solve the mystery of their transformation. The game launched alongside Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team for the Nintendo DS and received a Switch remake in 2020 as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX.

Fans Eager for Mainline Pokémon Games on NSO Expansion Pack

While the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack regularly adds classic titles, the inclusion of only Pokémon spin-offs like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League has left some fans wanting more. Many are hoping to see mainline Pokémon games added to the service. Although Nintendo hasn't indicated plans to add titles like Pokémon Red and Blue, fans have speculated on the reasons behind this.

Some suggest challenges with N64 Transfer Pak compatibility, while others point to potential infrastructure limitations within the NSO service and its integration with the Pokémon Home app. Since Nintendo doesn't fully own the Pokémon Home app, partnership agreements might present integration hurdles. One fan commented, "I'd guess they want to ensure there's trading and that the trading can't be exploited."

NSO's Latest Rewards and the Nintendo Mega Multiplayer Festival

Two Months Free with Resubscription!

Alongside the PMD: Red Rescue Team announcement, Nintendo is offering a special resubscription deal. As part of the Mega Multiplayer Festival (running until September 8th), purchasing a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership from the eShop or My Nintendo Store will reward you with two extra months of free membership. August also brings additional bonuses, including extra Gold Points on game purchases between August 5th and 18th.

Furthermore, there will be free trials of four multiplayer Switch games available from August 19th to 25th (specific titles to be announced later). Following this, the Nintendo Mega Multiplayer game sale will run from August 26th to September 8th, 2024.

With the Switch 2 on the horizon, and Nintendo planning a reveal within the fiscal year, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains to be seen. For more details on the upcoming Switch 2, check out this article! [link to article]