Nintendo GameCube Classic Rumored to Return on Switch in Early ...
One of the highest-rated Nintendo GameCube games to ever release could soon be launching on Switch in the form of a remaster or port.
comicbook.comHere’s the latest I can share based on current reporting and official announcements up to May 2026.
- Nintendo has been rolling GameCube titles into Nintendo Switch Online for Switch 2, with several high-profile games already added and more teased for 2026. The platform groups GameCube classics under an “Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics” collection within Switch Online + Expansion Pack.[1][7]
- Recent additions include Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, which joined the catalog in March 2026, bringing the count closer to the publisher’s stated lineup goals for the year. Nintendo has also signaled ongoing additions with other titles like Pokémon Colosseum and Super Mario Sunshine reportedly on the roadmap, though exact release windows remained fluid in late 2025 and early 2026.[3][5][1]
- There has been substantial coverage and some cautious speculation about remasters or ports of additional GameCube titles (e.g., Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door) potentially arriving on Switch at some point, but concrete confirmations have varied by source and timing.[4][3]
- Independent outlets and YouTube commentary have emphasized the pattern of Nintendo leaning into Switch Online’s GameCube library on Switch 2, with each new drop sometimes arriving with minimal prior notice, as seen with the surprise drop of Gale of Darkness in March 2026.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can present a quick dropdown of confirmed and rumored titles with their current status and best-guess timelines, or track future announcements and summarize them as they’re released. I can also pull a short, up-to-date reference list with direct links to Nintendo’s official announcements and major outlets.