The following two games are coming to the GameCube app: Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo has kept a tight lid on when the next game will be released, but it's already been decided. GameCube app is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and requires a valid Nintendo Switch Online + expansion pack subscription.
The GameCube app was released alongside Switch 2 in June 2025. Part of the Nintendo Classics app lineup for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, the GameCube app allows players to play a curated lineup of fan-favorite games. Players can also use features like save states, customizable controls, and GameChat. At the time of writing, the most recent games released for the GameCube app are Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness March 2026.
Two Nintendo GameCube Classics are still missing.
The GameCube app did receive an update in April to fix the issue, however. Pokemon XD: Gale of DarknessNintendo hasn't shared much about its future plans for the app. However, Nintendo previously confirmed that it would be the next game for the GameCube app. super mario sunshine and pokemon colosseum. Neither GameCube title has a set release date, but both games were hinted at during the GameCube app's debut during the April 2025 Nintendo Direct broadcast. Considering that only nine GameCube titles have been released through Nintendo Switch Online since the launch of Switch 2, super mario sunshine and pokemon colosseum Remains absent.
Nintendo GameCube Games Available on Nintendo Switch Online (July 18, 2026)
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Chibi Robo! Join the adventure!
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Fire Emblem: Path of Light
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F-Zero GX
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Luigi's Mansion
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Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
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Soulcalibur 2
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super mario strikers
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The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
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Wario World
super mario sunshine was originally released in Japan in July 2002, followed by a Western release a month later. The second 3D platform game super mario series, super mario sunshine It took place on Delfino Island, a tropical beach resort and popular vacation destination. With the help of a device called FLUDD, Mario is tasked with cleaning up Isle Delfino after a mysterious villain named Shadow Mario kidnaps Princess Peach and covers the island in graffiti. To date, super mario sunshine only super mario It is a 3D platform game with full voice acting during cutscenes. Since then, Nintendo has scaled back its 3D voice acting significantly. super mario Next title due to negative feedback from players super mario sunshine.
As for pokemon colosseumIt is a popular JRPG released in Japan in November 2003, and entered North America and Europe by the spring of 2004. pokemon title, pokemon colosseum It did not feature random encounters. Instead, players can “walk” another trainer's Shadow Pokemon and use it on their team. pokemon colosseum You can also connect to pokemonIncludes Gen 3 titles. pokemon emerald and Pokemon FireRedVia the GameCube's Game Boy Advance adapter cable. Given that Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness It is a sequel to pokemon colosseumcontinued absence pokemon colosseum It's a baffling decision.
but super mario sunshine It was re-released as part of the Nintendo Switch. Super Mario 3D All Stars Due to the collection, the compilation was removed from the Nintendo eShop in March 2021. There's no word yet on when Nintendo will officially release it. super mario sunshine and pokemon colosseum It's on the GameCube app, but it's coming at some point.
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March 22, 2004
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E
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nintendo
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Unreal Engine 4
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local multiplayer
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