Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo - Official Site (2024)

FAQs

How to get free Nintendo Switch Online for free? ›

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen. If there is a banner saying You can start a free 7-day trial! in the upper right of the screen, select View/Change Membership directly below it.

If a Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, users won't be able to access their Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99. Provides a Nintendo Switch Online pass to 1 account. Access to online play. Full access to the Switch Online NES library.

Some games, including free-to-play titles like Fortnite, can be played online without a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

First off, it's important to understand that officially, Nintendo doesn't offer their Switch Online service for free forever. Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription-based service offering access to online multiplayer, a library of classic games, and more, which usually requires a fee.

Beginning September 19, 2018, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Super Smash Bros.

As of 8 April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software. This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings and data distribution.

When will the Nintendo Switch be discontinued? For its part, Nintendo has confirmed that it will continue to support the Switch with new games through to the end of March 2025.

On April 9, 2024, Nintendo shut down the Nintendo Network. Online functions such as online play, global leaderboards, SpotPass, and most other online features of both the Wii U and 3DS are no longer accessible.

Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for only about $10 per person a year—share the fun and share the savings!

Why did Nintendo charge me? ›

Your privacy and account security are important to Nintendo. If you see an unknown charge from Nintendo, it is possible the charge was: A recurring payment for a service or subscription that you authorized to automatically renew such as a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

The Bottom Line

Nintendo Switch Online is a necessary subscription if you want to play Switch games on the internet, and it includes cool, bonus titles and extras. The Expansion Pass isn't worth the huge price hike it presents, though.

Indeed, you can't play Roblox games with the Nintendo console. Yet, you can get to Roblox on the Nintendo Switch by utilizing its website. You can't play or make any games with this choice.

Fortnite is a completely online experience. There is no offline mode available.

Fortnite will no longer be able to play on the following consoles: Playstation 4, Xbox one and Nintendo Switch.

The Simple Way to Earn eShop Money for Free

Through participating in various online activities, such as surveys and reward apps, players can earn points redeemable for Nintendo eShop Gift Cards. One standout app making waves is Playbite. It's a fun-filled platform where you can play casual games and rack up points.

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.

Did you know that there are lots of amazing free-to-play games available for the Nintendo Switch™ system? Now you do! Whether you're starting your game library or looking to build it up, you can add a few more games without having to empty your piggy bank.

You can enjoy a free 7-day trial of the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership service. Visit Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console and select the Nintendo Switch Online option on the left navigation to activate your free trial. Please note: one free trial period available per Nintendo Account.