The Nintendo Switch Online service has just received a thrilling update, introducing the much-loved GameCube soccer game Super Mario Strikers to its Expansion Pack lineup. For $49.99 annually, subscribers gain access to this title alongside a growing collection of classic games from Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, and now GameCube platforms.

GameCube titles represent the newest addition to the Expansion Pack's offerings, debuting alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 console. Currently, these classic games remain exclusive to Switch 2 owners, with Super Mario Strikers joining the initial trio of F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Soulcalibur 2 that launched with the system on June 5.

The arrival of Super Mario Strikers brings the complete multiplayer soccer experience to Switch Online subscribers, complete with online play capabilities. While modern soccer fans might miss titles like Rematch, the chaotic fun of Super Mario Strikers with its wild power-ups and Cup Battles offers a unique alternative.

Current and Upcoming GameCube Titles on Switch Online

Available Now

• F-Zero GX
• Soulcalibur 2
• Super Mario Strikers
• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Coming Soon

• Chibi-Robo
• Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
• Luigi's Mansion
• Pokemon Colosseum
• Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
• Super Mario Sunshine

Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Strikers is just the beginning of their GameCube offerings. The company plans to expand the library significantly, following a similar pattern to their Nintendo 64 game releases on the service. Given the GameCube's extensive library compared to the N64, fans can anticipate many more classic titles joining the lineup in the future.