Nintendo Switch Online Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

This guide explores Nintendo Switch Online, a subscription service offering online multiplayer, classic game access, cloud saves, and exclusive deals. We'll cover membership plans, game lists, and other benefits.

Nintendo Switch Online Plans:

Two plans are available: Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Both offer individual and family memberships (family plans support up to 8 users). Use Ctrl/Cmd + F or your browser's "Find In Page" function to locate specific games.

Nintendo Switch Online Exclusives:

• Online Play: Access online multiplayer for select Switch titles.
• Save Data Cloud: Securely back up game saves to Nintendo servers, accessible via the game menu or System Settings. Downloaded backups overwrite existing data; overwritten data is unrecoverable.

• Nintendo Switch Online App: Communicate with friends via voice chat in online lobbies. Some games offer app-specific features (e.g., Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink).
• Exclusive Offers: Members receive special deals and content.
• Missions & Rewards: Earn My Nintendo Points by completing missions to redeem rewards like user icons.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Exclusives:

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass: Access 48 remastered and 8 new tracks, plus additional characters. Also available for separate purchase.

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC: Design vacation homes for villagers on Paradise Planning island. Features extensive customization options, new characters, and unlockable items.

• Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC: A single-player adventure featuring Agent 8, 80 new missions, and unlockable items.

This overview provides a comprehensive look at Nintendo Switch Online's offerings. Remember to check the official Nintendo website for the most up-to-date game lists and details.