Major Nintendo Switch update adds Mario Sunshine and unreleased Virtual Boy games
Nintendo has announced a major update for its Switch Online service, adding Super Mario Sunshine and two previously unreleased Virtual Boy games. The update includes new customization features for the Virtual Boy library, which is nearing completion on the platform.
Why it matters
This update highlights Nintendo's ongoing strategy of leveraging its back catalog and rare historical software to drive subscriptions for its online service.
Switch Online will add new features and games next month
Video Game News 31st Jul 2026 / 2:23 am Posted by Andy Robinson Nintendo has announced a major Nintendo Switch Online update planned for next month, which will add new games and features for Virtual Boy and GameCube.
On August 13, Super Mario Sunshine will be added to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch 2 . Previously, the classic platformer was only available via the now-discontinued 3D All-Stars collection.
On August 4, two previously unreleased games will be added to the Virtual Boy library, along with the previously announced ability to customize screen color.
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