Overview

• Nintendo has announced that GameCube games will be added to its Switch Online + Expansion Pack, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.
• The initial lineup, launching June 5, 2025, includes The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur II, and F-Zero GX, which will feature online multiplayer support.
• Additional GameCube titles, such as Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, will be added over time.
• This marks the first time GameCube games are accessible through Nintendo's online service, responding to long-standing fan demand.
• The exclusivity of these games to the Switch 2 highlights Nintendo's strategy to drive adoption of its new console.