Nintendo has once again opened up the Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership free trial, giving both new and previous users the opportunity to experience its broad range of online services and classic content.
With a reactivated 7-day free trial, Nintendo Switch owners can now reconnect with friends and family online, even if they have participated in a trial previously. Nintendo Switch Online, which debuted in 2018, has become a cornerstone for players seeking both online multiplayer connectivity and access to an expansive library of retro games.
Subscribers can enjoy cloud saves, voice chat functionality via the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, and an impressive catalog that now includes over 150 titles from the Super NES, Game Boy, and NES systems.
This service continues to bridge generations by bringing beloved classics alongside modern multiplayer experiences. The latest feature update highlights Animal Crossing: New Horizons, where trial users can visit the freshly added Slumber Island.
Players can build, decorate, and explore with their friends and family through this new content, available from January 15.
Nintendo's ongoing commitment to supporting Animal Crossing: New Horizons with free updates has made it one of the Switch's best-selling titles, surpassing 40 million copies sold as of 2023. A Nintendo spokesperson explained, "Current and previous users can now participate in a 7-day free trial again, unlocking access to all standard Nintendo Switch Online benefits including online play, classic games, and exclusive members-only features during the trial period." Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can enhance their experience with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
While the current free trial cannot be applied to the Expansion Pack tier, members who upgrade gain access to an extended library, including titles from the Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, and as an exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2, a curated catalog of Nintendo GameCube games.
This Expansion Pack is designed for fans eager to revisit more recent classics and newly enhanced online features. Getting started is simple: interested users can initiate the 7-day free trial through the Nintendo eShop or via their Nintendo Account dashboard.
Note that the free trial auto-renews into a monthly subscription unless manually canceled.
Additionally, each account can redeem the trial only once after January 12, 2026, and terms apply regarding availability and region-specific offerings. As Nintendo continues to expand its online ecosystem, Nintendo Switch Online stands as a comprehensive service for both new players and nostalgic fans.
The latest reintroduction of the free trial reflects Nintendo’s ongoing effort to welcome back users while showcasing advancements across the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and the online infrastructure supporting some of the most popular games in the industry.
With a reactivated 7-day free trial, Nintendo Switch owners can now reconnect with friends and family online, even if they have participated in a trial previously. Nintendo Switch Online, which debuted in 2018, has become a cornerstone for players seeking both online multiplayer connectivity and access to an expansive library of retro games.
Subscribers can enjoy cloud saves, voice chat functionality via the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, and an impressive catalog that now includes over 150 titles from the Super NES, Game Boy, and NES systems.
This service continues to bridge generations by bringing beloved classics alongside modern multiplayer experiences. The latest feature update highlights Animal Crossing: New Horizons, where trial users can visit the freshly added Slumber Island.
Players can build, decorate, and explore with their friends and family through this new content, available from January 15.
Nintendo's ongoing commitment to supporting Animal Crossing: New Horizons with free updates has made it one of the Switch's best-selling titles, surpassing 40 million copies sold as of 2023. A Nintendo spokesperson explained, "Current and previous users can now participate in a 7-day free trial again, unlocking access to all standard Nintendo Switch Online benefits including online play, classic games, and exclusive members-only features during the trial period." Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can enhance their experience with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
While the current free trial cannot be applied to the Expansion Pack tier, members who upgrade gain access to an extended library, including titles from the Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, and as an exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2, a curated catalog of Nintendo GameCube games.
This Expansion Pack is designed for fans eager to revisit more recent classics and newly enhanced online features. Getting started is simple: interested users can initiate the 7-day free trial through the Nintendo eShop or via their Nintendo Account dashboard.
Note that the free trial auto-renews into a monthly subscription unless manually canceled.
Additionally, each account can redeem the trial only once after January 12, 2026, and terms apply regarding availability and region-specific offerings. As Nintendo continues to expand its online ecosystem, Nintendo Switch Online stands as a comprehensive service for both new players and nostalgic fans.
The latest reintroduction of the free trial reflects Nintendo’s ongoing effort to welcome back users while showcasing advancements across the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and the online infrastructure supporting some of the most popular games in the industry.
