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Luigi's Mansion Joins Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Classics
10/22/2025, 10:57:51 AM
Upcoming Release of Luigi's Mansion
Nintendo has announced that the original *Luigi's Mansion* will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on October 30, 2025. This release is strategically timed just before Halloween, allowing players to experience the spooky adventure of Mario's timid brother, Luigi, as he navigates a haunted mansion filled with ghosts. Originally launched in November 2001 alongside the GameCube, *Luigi's Mansion* has become a beloved classic.
Gameplay Overview
In *Luigi's Mansion*, players control Luigi, who unexpectedly inherits a mansion he never entered a contest for. Upon arrival, he discovers that the mansion is haunted and that his brother, Mario, is missing. With the assistance of Professor E. Gadd and his ghost-catching device, the Poltergust 3000, Luigi must explore the mansion, capture ghosts, and solve puzzles to find Mario. The game features a unique blend of action and adventure, with players using a flashlight to stun ghosts before vacuuming them up.
Expansion of GameCube Classics Library
The addition of *Luigi's Mansion* marks the sixth title in the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube collection, which launched with three initial games: *The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker*, *F-Zero GX*, and *SoulCalibur II*. Subsequent additions included *Super Mario Strikers* and *Chibi-Robo*. Nintendo has also confirmed that more GameCube classics are on the way, including *Super Mario Sunshine*, *Pokémon Colosseum*, and *Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance*, although specific release dates for these titles have yet to be announced.
Subscription Details
To access *Luigi's Mansion* and other GameCube titles, players must subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, which costs $50 per year. An individual subscription for the base Nintendo Switch Online service is available for $20 annually, while a family plan covering up to eight accounts costs $80 per year. The GameCube collection is one of several exclusive perks for Expansion Pack subscribers, who can also download upgrade packs for *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild* and *Tears of the Kingdom* at no additional cost.
Criticism & Opposition
While the addition of *Luigi's Mansion* has been generally well-received, some critics have pointed out that the pace of new GameCube titles being added to the service has been slow. There are calls for Nintendo to expedite the release of additional classics to maintain player interest and engagement.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Luigi's Mansion Luigi wins a stately mansion, but he's in for a ghastly surprise when he creeps through its front door and learns that his magnificent manor is teeming with ghosts.” — Nintendo Official PR
- “With the continuous addition of classic titles, Nintendo is giving both longtime fans and new players ample reasons to revisit these nostalgic adventures on modern hardware.” — Gaming Analyst
As *Luigi's Mansion* prepares for its debut on the Nintendo Switch Online platform, fans eagerly anticipate the chance to relive this iconic title and explore the haunted halls of Luigi's new home.
