Nintendo Expands Switch 2’s GameCube Library With Another Game This Week
Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Sunshine, a beloved GameCube classic, is now available on the Nintendo Switch Online ‘Nintendo Classics’ library. The game became available on August 13, 2026, expanding the range of retro titles accessible to Switch subscribers.
Super Mario Sunshine, originally released for the GameCube in 2002, marks another addition to Nintendo’s efforts to bring classic games to modern hardware through their subscription service. The inclusion of the game represents Nintendo’s continued commitment to making their extensive back catalog available to a new generation of players on the Switch 2 platform.
This expansion of the GameCube library on Switch Online continues Nintendo’s strategy of leveraging their online service to preserve and promote classic games while providing value to subscription members. The addition of marquee titles like Super Mario Sunshine helps justify the ongoing appeal of the Nintendo Classics subscription tier.
For players unfamiliar with the original, Super Mario Sunshine offers a unique entry in the Mario franchise with its tropical island setting and innovative water-based gameplay mechanics. The game’s inclusion in the emulated GameCube library ensures both nostalgic players and newcomers can experience this classic adventure on current hardware, contributing to broader game preservation efforts across the industry.