Nintendo Switch Online Monthly Recap: FEBRUARY 2023
28 February 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!
Game Boy was added to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can play nine Game Boy and Game Boy Color games now, with more games being added in the future!
Game Boy Advance was added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can also play six Game Boy Advance games now, with more games being added in the future!
Save up to AU $35.00 / NZ $41.45 with Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers.
New games added to the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers catalogue for pre-order:
Nintendo Switch Online members can purchase a set of two vouchers for AU $134.95 / NZ $148.45. Vouchers can be redeemed for a download version of any game included in the program.
New paid DLC with online functionality coming soon
Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Inkopolis & Side Order, is coming to Splatoon 3! Wave 1: Inkopolis releases in Autumn for Australia and New Zealand and will be your ticket back to Inkopolis (the original city from the original Splatoon game on Wii U).
Wave 2: Side Order will release by 31st December, 2024 and will be a brand new story set in Inkopolis Square from Splatoon 2 on Nintendo Switch.
Plus, as soon as you buy the Expansion Pass DLC, you can download a content pack that contains bonus in-game items you can use right away. Purchase it now from Nintendo eShop!
Play the latest games with online functionality
A look back on February’s Game Trial
Between 20/02 and 26/02, Nintendo Switch Online members can play the full game: Katamari Damacy REROLL.
Those who wanted to own the game after the Game Trial could save 75% when purchasing Katamari Damacy REROLL from Nintendo eShop between 20/02 and 26/02.
Game Trials are announced on the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch device, so stay tuned for the next one!
Get involved in games with special online events
Play Tera Raid Battle events* in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!
From Friday, 10 February to Monday, 13 February, Armarouge and Ceruledge appeared more frequently in Tera Raid Battles.
From Friday, 3 February to Monday, 6 February, Greninja with the Mightiest Mark appeared in black crystal Tera Raid Battles.
From Monday, 13 February to Wednesday, 15 February, Tandemaus appeared more frequently in Tera Raid Battles.
From Friday, 17 February to Monday, 20 February, Garchomp and Sylveon appeared more frequently in Tera Raid Battles.
Check the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch device for updates on the next special online event!
Check out some of the latest icon parts and missions added to Missions & Rewards
Complete Missions:
Play Super NES Software; DONKEY KONG
Play the featured software within the designated timeframe to complete the missions.
Redeem Platinum Points for icon parts:
Fire Emblem Engage
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – February
Missed out? Keep an eye on the Nintendo Switch Online app to get the latest updates!
Here’s the preview of what’s coming in March!
You can complete missions in the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch device or on My Nintendo to earn more Platinum Points! Learn more about Missions & Rewards.
Fun fact
Did you know My Nintendo Platinum Points earned in Missions & Rewards can be used to redeem icon parts in this app AND physical goods in My Nintendo Store?
We hope you enjoyed your monthly Nintendo Switch Online recap!
Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point)
Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. (https://www.nintendo.com.au/switch-online).
A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online for your Nintendo Account is required to purchase Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers. In order to redeem Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers for software, you need to have a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online for your Nintendo Account and have access to an internet connection. A voucher can only be used for a pre-order if the expiry date for the voucher is after the release date for the product. Vouchers are redeemable for 12 months from the date of purchase and don’t have to be used at the same time.
*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.