Remember to want the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service a contented, completely satisfied birthday. The add-on turns three years old–known because the Triforce year–and Nintendo is teasing new stuff for members over the subsequent yr.
In a Nintendo e-newsletter (seen under), the corporate asks: “What pleasure will the subsequent yr carry for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members? Keep tuned to seek out out!” Now this holds additional intrigue, because the firm is about to launch a mysterious Switch on-line take a look at quickly. Solely Expansion Pack subscribers had been ready to join the playtest, which is able to happen October 23 via November 5.
It is unknown precisely what Nintendo is testing right here. And Switch gamers chosen to examine issues out should not discuss no matter they see or do, kind of like a Struggle Membership. Nonetheless, nobody needs to be shocked if information does spill out as soon as members obtain and take a look at the “take a look at software program.”
As all the time with Nintendo, there’s quite a lot of scuttlebutt about what this take a look at may very well be about. Possibly GameCube video games are coming to the add-on membership, however solely via cloud streaming? Might celebration chat come to the Switch system itself as a substitute of needing a smartphone app? Might a brand new entry within the battle-royale collection be a part of Tetris 99 and F-Zero 99?
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack was first unveiled in September 2021 earlier than launching with Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis video games in October 2021. Simply final week, a beforehand unlocalized F-Zero sport got here to the Expansion Pack library with F-Zero Climax. It was joined by one other Sport Boy Advance title within the franchise–F-Zero: GP Legend. The premium membership prices $50 yearly or $80 for a household plan every year.