Nintendo adds three Game Boy Advance titles to Switch Online's Expansion Pack, updates address issues in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Oblivion Remastered.
It’s been a slow news week for Nintendo fans, with the primary focus on some retrospective additions and game updates rather than groundbreaking new releases or announcements. Here’s what’s been happening.
New Game Boy Advance Titles on Nintendo Switch Online
Fans of classic gaming will be pleased to hear that Nintendo has expanded its Switch Online service by adding three more Game Boy Advance games to the ‘Nintendo Classics’ library available to those with the premium Expansion Pack subscription. According to Nintendo Life and Nintendo Everything, the new additions are Monster Rancher Advance (2001), Kururin Paradise (2002), and Metal Slug Advance (2004). All three titles are now accessible on both the Switch and the Switch 2, enhancing the nostalgia factor of the current console generation. These additions bolster an already diverse library, with My Nintendo News emphasizing the growing selection available to subscribers.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Receives Patch Update
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, one of Nintendo’s best-selling titles, has been updated to version 4.0.1. Reporting from Nintendo Everything and Nintendo Life reveals that this update primarily addresses various bug fixes, enhancing gameplay stability. While Nintendo occasionally keeps patch details under wraps, this particular update provides clarity about the addressed issues, such as the adjustment of obstacle arrangements. Though minor, these updates continue to refine the experience for its substantial player base.
Resolution Fixes in Oblivion Remastered
In a bid to amend issues from a previous update, Bethesda has issued a new patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2 to correct a “global visual degradation” bug that some players experienced. As reported by Nintendo Life, the earlier problem resulted in subpar visuals in both docked and handheld modes. Bethesda has publicly acknowledged this issue and assured players that the recent patch resolves the unintended downgrades, aiming to restore the expected visual quality.
While no major announcements have surfaced from Nintendo this week, these updates and additions reflect the ongoing support and content expansion for existing Nintendo Switch systems.
