Nintendo Switch Online Magazine: April Edition
30 April 2026
Welcome to Nintendo Switch Online Magazine, where at the end of each month we revisit some of the highlights of our membership program.
Find out what’s been going on this month in Nintendo Switch Online Magazine: April Edition!
What’s new?
Splatoon Raiders launches 23rd July!
Splat scores of enemies in Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player focused Splatoon game coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2.
Play as the mechanic, working with Deep Cut – a trio of swashbuckling musicians – and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands in search of treasure! Customise your character, kit yourself out with mechanical Gadgets and a host of ink-flinging weapons, and take on waves of foes called Salmonids.
A member of Deep Cut will accompany you in a powerful construct called the Exploration Bot to help fend off enemies and gather up the loot! Bring your haul back to camp, upgrade your gear, then head out on the hunt for even more treasure!
Splatoon Raiders can also be played with up to three other players, either online or via local wireless, so you can gather up your squad and embark on raids with friends.
New Tracks added to Nintendo Music*1
New tracks from the following games are now available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members on your smart device!
Animal Crossing
Special Release: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
New titles added to NES – Nintendo Classics Library
PAC-MAN
Mendel Palace
THE TOWER OF DRUAGA
Share the Smiles with Online Play
Take on rivals or team up with friends online in these supported Nintendo Switch titles!
…and more!
Get Involved with these special online events:
Splatoon SpringFest
Splatoon 3's fuzziest 'fest returned to the Splatlands this month! *2
Between 11/04 to 13/04 players had the opportunity to choose between Baby Chicks, Li’l Bunnies or Bear Cubs. Congrats to Team Bear Cubs! Thanks to everyone who took part!
Nintendo Switch Online members who played Splatoon 3 during Splatfest earned 100 Platinum Points and special user icon*3 The icon parts were distributed automatically between 20/04 and 30/04. To receive the icon, you must have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership at the time the icon is distributed. You can check the icon parts you have received by selecting your profile icon in this application.
Elite splatters wanted!
The next Splatoon 3 Elite Challenge has been set, Inklings and Octolings! The top 1000 Tower Control X Rank players from this current Fresh Season (Takoroka Division) can splat it out for some serious bragging rights on 13th June.
Qualification: 1st March – 31st May
Event: 13th June, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM AEST / 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM NZST
Compete in online TETRIS® 99 Grand Prix battles:
From 03/04 – 07/04 players who collected at least 100 event points unlocked the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 theme in TETRIS® 99 permanently.
Don't forget to check the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch device for updates on the next special online event!
April Game Trial:
Between 16/04 – 22/04, Nintendo Switch Online members could play the full version of Human: Fall Flat for free during the Game Trials event!
Check out the latest Missions & Rewards:
These icon parts were also available during this month:
Kirby’s Dream Land
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Splatoon 3, Splatfest
Keep an eye on the Nintendo Switch Online app so you don’t miss the latest updates!
It’s Trivia Time!
Trivia is back! Last month we asked the question: In Pokémon Pokopia – up to how many people can play together in online and wireless multiplayer?
The correct answer is… Up to four
Our question to you this month is: The Nintendo Switch Online app design has changed to a special Super Mario Galaxy theme for a limited time! Do you know how long you can enjoy this limited theme for?
Happy gaming, everyone! See you next month for more Nintendo Switch Online fun!
*1 The Nintendo Music app is free to download. A compatible smart device is required. Internet connection fees may apply. A Nintendo Account and any active Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) are required to use the service. Internet access required for online features. Terms and conditions apply.
*2 You must own Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch to take part in this event. An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to take part in this event. To view prices, select Membership Options & Support in this application.
*3 You can receive the Platinum Points by starting this application within 30 days of playing Splatoon 3 during Spring Fest. A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to receive the icon parts. Please make sure that you have a valid membership when the icon parts are distributed. You can check the icon parts you have received by selecting your profile icon in this application. It may not be possible to complete this mission and receive Platinum Points immediately after purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online membership.