Essential details about Nintendo's latest Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service.
Nintendo Announces New Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership
Nintendo has unveiled a new membership plan for its Nintendo Switch Online service, called the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. This new plan offers a host of exciting features for gamers, including access to classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games, as well as the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC.
To enjoy the online features of this expanded service, a Nintendo Account and a Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) are required. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership plan provides access to a library of Nintendo 64 games such as Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, and more. In addition, it includes SEGA Genesis games like Castlevania: Bloodlines, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2, and many others.
The new membership plan supports online play for up to 4 players in games like Mario Kart 64 and Star Fox 64. For those interested in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC, it allows players to join Lottie's Paradise Planning team and travel to a series of beautiful resort islands to help clients design their dream vacation homes.
Pricing for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership plan has not been specified in the announcement. However, a 12-month Individual Membership starts at $49.99 US, which equates to approximately $4 per month. A Family Membership for up to 8 people is available, with each member paying about $10 per person a year.
It's important to note that a full version of the game is required to use the DLC, and internet access is necessary for online features. Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode in games offered by the service (sold separately).
If you already have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you may receive a prorated discount for the new Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack plan, depending on how much time is left on your current membership (some restrictions may apply).
The service is not available in all countries. For more information about the pricing options for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack plan, please visit https://www.our website/switch/online-service/.
With the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, you'll also enjoy all the benefits of a regular Nintendo Switch Online membership, such as access to 100+ classic NES and Super NES games, exclusive online matches in the Tetris® 99 game, online play in some of your favorite games, and more. Additionally, players can share their in-game portfolios and have other players tour their personally-designed resort islands.
The additional SEGA Genesis games provided with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack are developed by SEGA as part of the retro game libraries offered by Nintendo for this subscription service. No specific external developers are credited for these emulated versions.
The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service will continue to grow, with more games being added in the future. For gamers looking to revisit classic titles and explore new content, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is an exciting new opportunity.
