Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is set to enhance the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service soon. Here's everything you need to know about this classic Pokémon roguelike spinoff and the reactions from fans.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Available on August 9
Nintendo is set to enrich the Switch's Expansion Pack classic games catalog with another cherished Pokémon title. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team will be available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service starting August 9. This announcement brings a beloved Pokémon spin-off to the Expansion Pack, offering access to a curated library of games from Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis.
Originally launched worldwide for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is a roguelike game where players assume the role of a human transformed into a Pokémon. The adventure involves exploring dungeons and embarking on missions to solve the mystery behind their transformation. Alongside the Game Boy Advance version, a Blue Rescue Team was released for the Nintendo DS, and in 2020, the game was remade for the Switch as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX.
Pokémon Fans Advocate for Mainline Games on NSO Expansion Pack
While the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service regularly updates its game lineup, it has only included Pokémon spin-offs like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League, which has left some fans wanting more. Many in the Pokémon community are eager for mainline titles, such as Pokémon Red and Blue, to be added to the Expansion Pack. Despite this demand, Nintendo has yet to signal any plans to include mainline games.
Fans have speculated on potential reasons for the absence of mainline games, including issues with N64 Transfer Pak compatibility, challenges with the NSO infrastructure, and complications with integrating the Switch's Pokémon Home app. As Nintendo does not fully own the app, partnership agreements might pose integration challenges. A fan theorized, "I'd guess they want to ensure there's trading and that the trading can't be exploited."
NSO Latest Rewards and Nintendo Mega Multiplayer Festival
Get Two Months Free When You Resubscribe Now!
In conjunction with the release of PMD Red Rescue Team, Nintendo has unveiled a special offer for resubscribing to Nintendo Switch Online. As part of the Nintendo Mega Multiplayer Festival, which continues until September 8, purchasing a 12-month membership from the eShop or My Nintendo Store will reward you with an additional two months of membership at no extra cost. Moreover, during August 5 to August 18, members can earn extra Gold Points on game purchases.
From August 19 to August 25, members can enjoy game trials of four full multiplayer Switch titles, with specific games to be announced soon. This will be followed by the Nintendo Mega Multiplayer game sale, running from August 26 to September 8, 2024.
As the Nintendo Switch gears up for its transition to the Switch 2, expected to be announced within the fiscal year, the future integration of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack with the new console remains unclear. For the latest updates on the Switch 2, be sure to check out the linked article below!
