A Spooky Classic Returns Just in Time for Halloween
Nintendo has officially announced that the GameCube classic Luigi’s Mansion will join the Nintendo Switch Online Game Library on October 30, perfectly timed for the Halloween season. The title will be available to Nintendo Switch 2 owners with an active Switch Online subscription.
With this addition, the entire Luigi’s Mansion trilogy — Luigi’s Mansion (2001), Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and Luigi’s Mansion 3 — will now be fully playable on the next-generation Switch platform.
From GameCube to Switch 2
Originally released in 2001 as a Nintendo GameCube launch title, Luigi’s Mansion was praised for its eerie atmosphere, puzzle-based ghost-catching mechanics, and the charming cowardice of its unlikely hero, Luigi.
Nintendo has not yet detailed how this re-release will leverage the new hardware features of the Switch 2, but fans are eager to see how the upgraded system’s performance and display improvements enhance the haunting visuals of the original game.
GameCube Library Expands on Nintendo Switch Online
The inclusion of Luigi’s Mansion continues Nintendo’s growing effort to expand its Switch Online retro catalog, which now features titles from:
- NES
- Super NES
- Game Boy / Game Boy Advance
- Nintendo 64
- And now, GameCube
New subscribers can enjoy a 7-day free trial before committing to the paid service.
Recent GameCube additions include:
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
- F-Zero GX
- SoulCalibur II
Upcoming rumored titles expected to join the library include Super Mario Sunshine and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
A Treat for Nostalgic Fans
The return of Luigi’s Mansion marks another milestone in Nintendo’s effort to preserve and reintroduce classic titles to modern audiences. Fans who missed the GameCube original will now have the perfect excuse to step into Luigi’s trembling shoes this Halloween — vacuum in hand — and chase down ghosts in high definition.
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