Nintendo Switch Online May Be Adding GameCube Games Very Soon
Following the addition of N64 games, it looks like Nintendo is preparing to added GameCube games to Nintendo Switch Online.
comicbook.comHere’s what’s new about GameCube games on Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2) as of 2026:
- Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance joined the Switch Online library on Switch 2, expanding the GameCube catalog to eight titles. This brings the lineup to: Chibi-Robo, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Luigi’s Mansion, SoulCalibur II, Super Mario Strikers, and Wario World.[1]
- Additional GameCube titles are expected to arrive on Switch Online for Switch 2, with Nintendo publicly confirming more entries such as Super Mario Sunshine, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Pokémon Colosseum on the roadmap, though no dates were given for those releases.[4][1]
- Nintendo has also promoted a broader GameCube Classics catalog for Switch 2, including access via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, with the GameCube library positioned as a core feature of the Switch 2’s retro offerings.[2][7]
Illustrative context
- If you’re curious about how these games run on Switch 2, expect enhanced fidelity and potentially updated controls or compatibility improvements for GameCube-era titles, which aligns with Nintendo’s pattern of updating classic libraries alongside new hardware.[3][1]
Notes and caveats
- There has been discussion and some rumors about additional GameCube titles arriving soon, but official release dates remain sparse, and some reported leaks have been attributed to mistaken listings or incomplete information.[6][4]
- The exact availability may vary by region and subscription tier, as with other Nintendo online classics offerings, so checking the Switch Online catalog on Switch 2 is the best way to confirm current titles and access requirements.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can compile a current, region-specific list of GameCube games available on Switch Online for Switch 2 and note any upcoming titles with tentative windows as announced by Nintendo.