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

Get ready for a dungeon-crawling adventure! Nintendo has announced that Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team will be available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service starting August 9th. This classic Game Boy Advance title adds another exciting entry to the growing library of retro games.

This beloved roguelike spin-off lets you experience the Pokémon world from a unique perspective – as a Pokémon! Unravel the mystery behind your transformation as you explore procedurally generated dungeons, complete missions, and battle alongside your Pokémon companions. Remember, this isn't the 2020 Rescue Team DX remake; this is the original Game Boy Advance experience.

Mainline Pokémon Games Still Sought After

While the addition of Red Rescue Team is welcome news, many fans continue to express their desire for mainline Pokémon games like Pokémon Red and Blue to be added to the Expansion Pack. So far, the service has primarily featured spin-off titles, leading to some speculation about the reasons behind this.

Theories range from potential compatibility issues with the N64 Transfer Pak to concerns about the integration with the Pokémon Home app and the complexities of maintaining fair trading mechanics within the online environment.

Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival

But there's more! To celebrate the addition of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and to encourage subscriptions, Nintendo is hosting a Mega Multiplayer Festival. Resubscribe to a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership before September 8th and receive two extra months completely free!

This festival also includes bonus Gold Points on game purchases (August 5th-18th), free multiplayer game trials (August 19th-25th), and a mega multiplayer game sale (August 26th-September 8th). Specific details on the trial games will be revealed soon.

The future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on the upcoming Switch 2 remains to be seen. For more information on the next-generation Nintendo console, check out [link to Switch 2 article].