Overview
- Nintendo made Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II live on its Nintendo Switch Online NES 'Nintendo Classics' library on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 for both Switch and Switch 2 users.
- Ninja Gaiden III is presented as the third chapter of the Ninja Gaiden saga and centers on Ryu Hayabusa investigating Irene’s death in a side‑scrolling action format.
- Ikari Warriors is the 1987 run‑and‑gun action shooter that puts players in control of Paul and Vince as they manage scarce ammo, collect power‑ups, and operate tanks and helicopters to push through enemy bases.
- R.C. Pro‑Am II is a faster 1992 RC‑racing sequel that supports two‑player races across 24 tracks, uses collectible items and obstacles, and lets players spend race earnings on upgrades in an in‑game model shop.
- The update was released during Labor Day retail promotions and sits before widely expected September Nintendo Direct speculation, a timing that preserves easy access for standard subscribers and leans on nostalgia to keep players engaged.