Latest updates on Nintendo Switch Online for July revealed
Nintendo Switch Online Updates Bring New Games and Features for July
Nintendo has announced exciting updates for its Nintendo Switch Online service in July, adding new games, features, and cross-platform multiplayer options to its growing library.
Mario Paint Now Playable on Nintendo Switch
As of the July 2025 update, Mario Paint is now available for Nintendo Switch Online members. You can play it with a compatible USB mouse on the Nintendo Switch or use the Joy-Con 2 controller as a mouse on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. This classic Super NES game joins the ranks of other beloved Nintendo titles available through the service.
Super Mario Strikers Joins the GameCube Classics Collection
Another exciting addition to the Nintendo Switch Online library is the arrival of Super Mario Strikers, now available in the Nintendo GameCube Classics collection. Plus, for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, the game is now available in Spanish, making it more accessible to a wider audience.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 - Standard Edition
The latest addition to the online service is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 - Standard Edition, which offers cross-platform online multiplayer for up to 8 skaters and multiple game modes. The Nintendo Switch 2 version features higher resolution, improved frame rates, and HDR support, ensuring a smooth and immersive gaming experience.
New Titles Arrive on Nintendo Switch
In addition to these updates, several new titles have been released or highlighted in July. PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, a remastered rhythm game, is set to release on July 11. On July 17, Donkey Kong Bananza, a new adventure featuring everyone's favourite ape, was released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Sweepstakes and Bonus Points
Nintendo Switch Online members can also take part in the My Nintendo Gear Up With Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes. By entering, ten winners will receive various Nintendo-themed prizes, including a metal panel, personalized jacket, water bottle, and gaming headset. Additionally, playing either Super MetroidTM game from the Super NESTM - Nintendo Classics collection or MetroidTM Fusion from the Game BoyTM Advance - Nintendo Classics library earns 50 My NintendoTM Platinum Points.
Terms apply for Nintendo Switch Online membership and My Nintendo Platinum Points. A Nintendo Account and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership are required to enter the sweepstakes, which is ongoing and ends on July 31.
In summary, the key Nintendo Switch Online updates for July include the addition of Mario Paint to the classic Super NES lineup, Super Mario Strikers to the GameCube classics, and the multiplayer-enhanced Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, alongside the arrival of notable new titles. Don't miss out on these exciting updates – join Nintendo Switch Online today!
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- Starting July 2025, Super Mario Paint will be playable on the Nintendo Switch, allowing members to use a USB mouse or Joy-Con 2 as a mouse on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Super Mario Strikers is now available on the Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo GameCube Classics collection, with a Spanish version exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 - Standard Edition has been added to the Nintendo Switch Online service, offering cross-platform multiplayer and enhanced visuals on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, a rhythm game, is set to be released on July 11, and Donkey Kong Bananza, a new adventure featuring Donkey Kong, was released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17.
- As part of the My Nintendo Gear Up With Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes, Nintendo Switch Online members can enter to win various Nintendo-themed prizes and earn 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points by playing Super Metroid or Metroid Fusion.
