Nintendo has released the new Switch firmware update 13.1.0 bringing a new expansion pack to the Switch online games catalog.
The new Switch firmware is releasing on the eve of the online expansion pack that will add more than a dozen games from the Sega Genesis and Nintendo 64. This will add to the existing NSO Library which contains Nintendo NES and SNES games for all NSO members.
Nintendo Switch Firmware Update 13.1.0 Changelog
Ver. 13.1.0 (Released October 25, 2021)
- Added support for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
You will need to get the expansion pack first, which will require an additional investment of $30 if you own the individual plan, or $45 if you own a Family plan.
The benefit is that you get access to a library of Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games along with the upcoming DLC for Animal Crossing New Horizons. Here’s the initial list of games available on the expansion pack.
Launch Lineup of Nintendo 64 Games
- Super Mario 64
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Mario Kart 64
- Star Fox 64
- Sin and Punishment
- Dr. Mario 64
- Mario Tennis 64
- WinBack
- Yoshi’s Story
Upcoming Nintendo 64 Games (With More To Come!)
- Banjo-Kazooie
- Pokémon Snap
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
- Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Mario Golf
- Paper Mario
- F-Zero X
Launch Lineup of SEGA Genesis Games
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Streets of Rage 2
- Ecco the Dolphin
- Castlevania: Bloodlines
- Contra: Hard Corps
- Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
- Golden Axe
- Gunstar Heroes
- M.U.S.H.A.
- Phantasy Star IV
- Ristar
- Shining Force
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
- Strider
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is available as part of the new system update and can be downloaded now.
