Nintendo Added Three Game Boy Advance Titles
The company expanded its Switch Online library with three classic GBA games.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Gaming
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Nintendo has added Kururin Paradise, Metal Slug Advance, and Monster Rancher Advance to its Nintendo Classics library. Subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack can now access all three titles.
Why it matters
The inclusion of these titles makes classic handheld games more accessible on modern hardware for subscribers. This release includes games that previously had limited regional availability.
Nintendo added three Game Boy Advance games to its service, including titles previously restricted to specific regions like Japan and the USA.
The players
Nintendo
A Japanese multinational video game company that develops both hardware and software, including the Nintendo Switch platform.
The details
Kururin Paradise, Metal Slug Advance, and Monster Rancher Advance were integrated into the Nintendo Classics lineup today. These titles were historically limited by region, with Kururin Paradise previously exclusive to Japan and Metal Slug Advance notably absent from Australia.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Three Game Boy Advance games joined Nintendo Classics.
Culture Shift
This update reflects the broader industry trend of prioritizing subscription-based access to legacy gaming libraries over individual software sales. By curating classics once bound to specific regions, the company capitalizes on long-term nostalgia while incentivizing its premium service.
Players currently subscribed to the premium expansion tier can access the new games immediately on their console. Users without this specific subscription will need to upgrade their account to play these added titles.
The takeaway
Subscribers can now experience retro titles that were previously unavailable or geographically restricted in their home markets. Check the library menu on your console to begin playing these newly added GBA classics.
Further reading
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