A new Nintendo Switch Online report has bad news for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite subscribers. Right now, Nintendo Switch Online treats those who have a subscription to the subscription service with “free” NES and SNES games every month. In 2021, the Nintendo Switch Online library is full of many of the best and most popular SNES and NES games. As it fills up, many subscribers are starting to wonder what will be next. The most obvious thing to do is add N64 games to the mix, which some rumors and leaks have suggested is what’s to come. Some other rumors and leaks have suggested that Nintendo will skip the N64 to add GameCube and Wii games. Meanwhile, there have even been rumors that Nintendo is about to review the subscription service and add these three legacy consoles.
That said, according to a new report, none of this happens, at least not soon. Speaking to these rumors and recent rumors, Nate Drake, a member of the industry, says they haven’t heard “some information” about a Nintendo Switch Online renewal. Of course, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen, but given that the informant has been at the forefront of Nintendo Switch Pro reports, it would be weird if they didn’t know that an OSN review is underway.
In addition, the informant seriously questions whether a review of Nintendo Switch Online will be shared soon, let alone published soon. Earlier rumors, such as the one being discussed, claim that something could happen at the front of the OSN either this month or next.
For now, take all of this with a grain of salt. At this point, we have several layers of unofficial information, which are also subject to change.
At the time of publication, Nintendo has not commented on any of this. Nintendo typically refrains from commenting on rumors, reports, leaks, and all information of the unofficial, speculative variety. In other words, don’t expect this to change, but if for some reason you do, we’ll be sure to update the story accordingly.
Elsewhere in the Nintendo rumor is a new report on a huge Nintendo Direct in the pan, as well as new evidence pointing to the existence of the Nintendo Switch Pro, the long rumored Switch review that will add more power and specs on the platform at a premium price.