Key Takeaways:
- Super Mario Strikers joins the Switch 2 GameCube library next week via the Expansion Pack service.
- The GameCube lineup now includes four titles, with more classics confirmed for future release.
- Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers also get Zelda upgrade packs and access to GameChat.
Nintendo is bringing back another fan-favorite title for its growing Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube library. The company announced that Super Mario Strikers, the chaotic arcade-style soccer game starring Mario and friends, will be available next week through the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service
A Beloved Arcade Soccer Classic Returns
Originally launched in 2005 on the GameCube, Super Mario Strikers combines traditional soccer gameplay with the zany charm of the Mario universe. Players can use items like banana peels to trip opponents or unleash special “Mega Strikes” that count as two goals. The fast-paced, competitive gameplay helped the title earn cult status and eventually spawned two sequels — Mario Strikers Charged for the Wii in 2007 and Mario Strikers: Battle League for the Switch in 2022.
Now, this GameCube gem returns for a new generation, making it the fourth title added to the Switch 2’s exclusive GameCube library.
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Growing Lineup of GameCube Classics
With the inclusion of Super Mario Strikers, the Switch Online GameCube library now includes four titles, with more on the way. Nintendo has already teased upcoming additions such as Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, and Pokémon Colosseum. These games are only available via the Expansion Pack tier of the Nintendo Switch Online service, which also includes free Switch 2 upgrade packs for both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Subscription Pricing and Extra Features
To access GameCube titles, players need the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which costs $50 per year. The base Switch Online plan is available for $20 annually, while an $80 family plan covers up to eight Nintendo Accounts. Beyond retro games, the service also offers GameChat—a voice and screen-sharing feature exclusive to Switch 2. GameChat is currently free for all Switch 2 owners as part of a trial through March 31, 2026.
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