A recent update to Nintendo's music service has expanded its library with a sizable addition from ARMS, the experimental fighting game first released for Nintendo Switch in June 2017.
Developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo, ARMS launched on June 16, 2017, and built a reputation for its distinctive extendable-arm combat and bold visual design.
According to Nintendo's update notes, the Nintendo Music app has received 45 tracks from ARMS, amounting to about an hour and a half of music.
That addition places ARMS among the roster of Nintendo first-party soundtracks now available through the service.
Rewriting notable commentary in journalistic terms: while some fans have floated the idea of a potential ARMS sequel on rumored next-generation Nintendo hardware, there has been no official announcement from Nintendo.
Observers say the new soundtrack upload shows Nintendo continues to maintain its catalogue of experimental IPs, which supporters view as a positive sign for the franchise's long-term visibility.
On accessibility, Nintendo lists the Nintendo Music app as a free download for iOS and Android devices, and the service can also be accessed via a web browser.
Per Nintendo's stated requirements, listening through the web interface or app requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership tied to the user's Nintendo Account.
Context and industry relevance: Nintendo's effort to surface classic and niche soundtracks through streaming reflects broader trends in platform owners monetizing and preserving game audio libraries.
For ARMS — a title that has not received a mainstream sequel — the expanded soundtrack availability provides renewed exposure for both the game's music and its design identity.
Where this sits in the wider Nintendo ecosystem: ARMS remains part of Nintendo's Switch-era catalog of first-party titles developed by Nintendo EPD.
Fans tracking future news around Nintendo hardware and first-party franchises will likely continue to monitor official channels such as Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo eShop for any new updates or announcements.
How to listen: download the Nintendo Music app on iOS or Android, or visit the web player, and sign in with the Nintendo Account associated with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to stream the newly added ARMS tracks.
Developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo, ARMS launched on June 16, 2017, and built a reputation for its distinctive extendable-arm combat and bold visual design.
According to Nintendo's update notes, the Nintendo Music app has received 45 tracks from ARMS, amounting to about an hour and a half of music.
That addition places ARMS among the roster of Nintendo first-party soundtracks now available through the service.
Rewriting notable commentary in journalistic terms: while some fans have floated the idea of a potential ARMS sequel on rumored next-generation Nintendo hardware, there has been no official announcement from Nintendo.
Observers say the new soundtrack upload shows Nintendo continues to maintain its catalogue of experimental IPs, which supporters view as a positive sign for the franchise's long-term visibility.
On accessibility, Nintendo lists the Nintendo Music app as a free download for iOS and Android devices, and the service can also be accessed via a web browser.
Per Nintendo's stated requirements, listening through the web interface or app requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership tied to the user's Nintendo Account.
Context and industry relevance: Nintendo's effort to surface classic and niche soundtracks through streaming reflects broader trends in platform owners monetizing and preserving game audio libraries.
For ARMS — a title that has not received a mainstream sequel — the expanded soundtrack availability provides renewed exposure for both the game's music and its design identity.
Where this sits in the wider Nintendo ecosystem: ARMS remains part of Nintendo's Switch-era catalog of first-party titles developed by Nintendo EPD.
Fans tracking future news around Nintendo hardware and first-party franchises will likely continue to monitor official channels such as Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo eShop for any new updates or announcements.
How to listen: download the Nintendo Music app on iOS or Android, or visit the web player, and sign in with the Nintendo Account associated with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to stream the newly added ARMS tracks.
