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The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is upon us, adding an additional paid tier to the service. At the time of publication it can only be added on a 12 month of family pass basis, and in this guide we’ll outline the details.
Do I Need Nintendo Switch Online To Get The Expansion Pack?
Yes, the expansion pack can only be added to the base service. We have an extensive guide on Nintendo Switch Online available below.
What is the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack?
The latest addition to the service adds a range of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis titles to their respective apps (these are listed below). In addition it provides access to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC expansion.
How much does it cost?
The price varies depending on how you choose to pay, below (for information) is the standard Nintendo Switch Online pricing.
| 12 Months | 3 Months | 1 Month | Annual Family Membership (up to 8 users) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £17.99 / $19.99 | £6.99 / $7.99 | £3.49 / $3.99 | £31.49 / $34.99 |
There’s also a family membership option that provides Nintendo Switch Online to up to eight Switches for £31.49 / $34.99 per year. That’s less than £5 / $5 per user if eight people are signed up.
The Expansion Pack can be added to subscriptions by existing members, with a “pro rated discount depending on the number of days remaining in your current membership”. Below are the prices for new customers taking the combined Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, with the expansion only available in a 12 month package.
| 12 Months | Annual Family Membership (up to 8 users) |
| $49.99 / €39,99 / £34.99 | $79.99USD / €69,99 / £59.99 |
What games are included?
The expansion pack adds a range of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis titles. You can find the full (and regularly updated list) below:
You will also have access to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC expansion, Happy Home Paradise. As mentioned above the Expansion Pack is bought in 12 month chunks, so for that period as a minimum you’ll be able to play that DLC without buying it.
What Happens If I Don’t Renew For A Second Year?
If you don’t renew the expansion pack (or the broader Nintendo Switch Online service) you won’t be able to play the Nintendo 64 or SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis apps.
In terms of Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, if you have been playing it via the expansion pack but then cancel you’ll lose access to the archipelago and all of those activities, but you will retain some features on your own island that were unlocked as part of that DLC. Nintendo’s explanation is below.
Players can still continue to access certain things they have unlocked in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise on their main island, including adding counters, partition walls, as well as adding ambient lighting and soundscapes, even if their access to Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise is suspended. However, it will not be possible to visit the archipelago if players lose access to the DLC. To be able to visit the archipelago and take on requests of designing vacation homes again, you will need to purchase the DLC separately or renew the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership
So, How Do I Sign Up?
For new members the NSO + Expansion Pack option is now easy to find on the eShop, with information in the ‘Nintendo Switch Online’ app that can be found on the Switch home screen.
Upgrading is also relatively simple, with the system detecting your existing NSO account and applying the relevant discounts.
We’ve put a step-by-step guide at the link below.
That’s it for now with this guide, once the service is live we’ll share more information on how to upgrade and more. As always drop your questions below, too!
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