Pokémon Adds Another Game to the NSO Library

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Get ready for a dungeon-crawling adventure! Nintendo announced that Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team will be available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service starting August 9th. This classic Game Boy Advance title adds another exciting entry to the growing library of retro games.

This roguelike adventure puts you in the paws (or fins, or wings!) of a Pokémon. Unravel the mystery of your human-to-Pokémon transformation by exploring challenging dungeons and completing various missions. Originally released in 2006, Red Rescue Team (alongside its counterpart, Blue Rescue Team) has earned a loyal following. A remake, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, was released for the Switch in 2020.

Mainline Pokémon Games Still Sought After

While the Expansion Pack regularly adds new classic titles, the inclusion of mainly Pokémon spin-offs (like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League) has left some fans wanting more. Many are hoping for the addition of mainline Pokémon games like Pokémon Red and Blue. Speculation about why these haven't appeared yet ranges from potential N64 Transfer Pak compatibility issues to challenges integrating the game with the Pokémon Home app.

![Pokémon Fans Await Mainline