Chibi-Robo! Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: GameCube Classic Returns August 2025

Nintendo continues to honor its legacy by bringing fan-favorite titles to its latest platforms, and this time, the spotlight shines on Chibi-Robo!.

The well-loved action-adventure game, originally launched for the Nintendo GameCube in 2006, will officially arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.

Nintendo confirmed that subscribers can access the new addition starting August 21, 2025, marking another milestone in the ongoing expansion of its retro game library. Chibi-Robo!, developed by Nintendo and first released in Japan before arriving in North America, quickly earned a dedicated fanbase for its unique blend of homegrown charm, inventive mechanics, and heartfelt storytelling.

Taking on the role of a diminutive, four-inch robot, players are tasked with helping the Sanderson family find happiness, one chore and adventure at a time.

Gameplay involves everything from cleaning up the household and searching for lost items to interacting with quirky family members and lively toys that animate the Sanderson home's mysterious environment. As described by Nintendo, "Players step into the circuit-sized shoes of Chibi-Robo, whose main mission is to make life better for the Sanderson family.

By performing tasks and solving small mysteries, players earn Happy Points and Moolah to climb the Chibi-Rankings.

Along the way, you'll meet a daughter with a penchant for communicating in frog language and a cast of toys that spring to life after dark." Reaching the top rank even has the potential to transform Chibi-Robo into the coveted Super Chibi-Robo—a nod to the charming surprises that made the original GameCube release so enduring. Chibi-Robo!'s arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 marks its first re-release for a modern Nintendo console through Nintendo Switch Online.

Accessing the game will require an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, and it is exclusive to Nintendo's upcoming hardware due to the technical demands of emulating GameCube software.

This move aligns with Nintendo's ongoing push to make legacy content more widely available, expanding the Switch Online GameCube catalog and tapping into nostalgia for both longtime fans and new players. Nintendo has steadily expanded its lineup of classic titles on Nintendo Switch Online, with GameCube games becoming a particular focus of anticipation among the gaming community.

The inclusion of Chibi-Robo! reinforces the company's dedication to game preservation and ensures that a new generation of players can experience a beloved piece of Nintendo history on cutting-edge hardware. Chibi-Robo! lands on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 21, 2025, exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. For more updates on retro game releases, Nintendo Switch Online expansions, and GameCube classics on eShop, stay tuned to all official Nintendo Direct announcements and digital storefront news.

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