Nintendo Switch Online Monthly Recap: APRIL 2023
1 May 2023
There’s so much to experience with Nintendo Switch Online, so let’s take a look at all the new updates from the month!
New to the Nintendo 64 Library
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members have exclusive access to a growing library of Nintendo 64 games.
Pokémon Stadium
New to the SEGA Mega Drive Library
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members have exclusive access to play Sega Mega Drive games.
Pulseman
STREET FIGHTER II': SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION
Kid Chameleon
Flicky
Play the Latest Games with Online Functionality
April’s Game Trial
Between 26/4 – 03/05, Nintendo Switch Online members can play the full game: FAST RMX. Those who want to own the game after can save 50% when purchasing FAST RMX from Nintendo eShop between 26/4 – 03/05.
Game Trials are announced in the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch device, so keep an eye out for the next one!
Get Involved in Games with Special Online Events
Play Tera Raid Battle* events in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!
From 07/04 10:00 AEST to 10/04 09:59 AEST, Ditto appeared more frequently in Tera Raid Battles.
Typhlosion appeared in 7-star Tera Raid Battles at black crystals from 14/04 10:00 AEST to 17/04 09:59 AEST, then again from 21/04 10:00 AEST 24/04 09:59 AEST.
Inteleon with the Mightiest Mark appears in black crystal Tera Raid Battles from 28/04 10:00 AEST to 01/05 09:59 AEST, then again from 05/05 10:00 AEST to 08/05 09:59 AEST.
Splatoon 3's fifth Splatfest
From 01/04 to 03/04 Splatoon 3 players were able to choose between Nessie, Aliens, or Bigfoot, representing their Splatfest team of choice in this cryptic creature clash! Congratulations to the winning team, Nessie!
A New Splatfest Approaches!
Prepare for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on May 12th and represent your chosen team in this special Splatoon x The Legend of Zelda collaboration Splatfest.
Which do you seek? Power, Wisdom, or Courage?
The 32nd TETRIS 99 Grand Prix was held!
From 21/04 to 25/04 players who collected at least 100 event points unlocked the Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe theme in TETRIS® 99 permanently.
Check the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch device for updates on the next special online events!
Check Out Some of the Latest Icon Parts and Missions Added to Missions & Rewards
Complete Missions:
Play NES Software: Super Mario Bros. 2
Redeem Platinum Points for icon parts:
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Animal Crossing™: New Horizons
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Missed out? Keep an eye on the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch device so you don’t miss the latest updates! Learn more about Missions & Rewards.
Fun Fact
Continue the adventure after watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Now you can play over 25 classic Mario Games across the growing libraries of NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Advance**!
We hope you enjoyed your monthly Nintendo Switch Online recap!
Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply accounts.nintendo.com/term_point.
*To encounter Pokémon featured in Tera Raid Battle events, players need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. Poké Portal News will automatically download if their Nintendo Switch system is connected to the internet.
**A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and Game Boy – Nintendo Switch online. A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is required to use Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and SEGA Mega Drive – Nintendo Switch Online.