• Rumor: Free-to-Play Switch Games Won’t Require a Nintendo Online Subscription

    by on August 2, 2018 at 9:55 AM, EDT

    It seems like free-to-play games for Nintendo Switch might not require the Nintendo Switch Online service to use their online functionality.

    A user on ResetEra has noted the fine-print on the eShop is missing on specific titles:

    “To use online services you must have access to a wireless internet connection. Some online services may not be available in all countries. From the full launch of the Nintendo Switch Online membership service in 2018, online play requires a paid membership.”

    The list of the titles missing this fine print include:

    • Paladins
    • Fortnite
    • Pokémon Quest
    • Dawn of the Breakers
    • Fallout Shelter
    • Galak-Z: Variant S
    • Zaccaria Pinball
    • The Pinball Arcade
    • Kitten Squad
    • Pinball FX3

    As with any rumor or unconfirmed information, take this with a grain of salt for now. We’ve reached out to Nintendo for clarification regarding this.

    The Nintendo Switch Online paid service launches this September.


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    Ryan was a former Niche Gamer contributor.


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