Nintendo Switch Online Magazine: June Edition
29 June 2026
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Welcome back to another edition of Nintendo Switch Online Magazine!
Whether you have a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, we will be here to keep you in touch with all the latest Nintendo Switch Online fun!
What’s New?
New ways to enjoy Nintendo Music!
Discover even more ways to listen to Nintendo tunes with the latest update to Nintendo Music – through your PC, tablet or even in your car! Nintendo Music is available as part of any Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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DK Challenge
The limited-time DK Challenge event is now on!
Until 1st September 2026 (17:59 AEST / 19:59 NZST), Nintendo Switch Online members on Nintendo Switch 2 can collect digital Challenge Cards by completing in-game challenges in a range of Donkey Kong titles.
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In Donkey Kong Bananza, you’ll find a host of challenges ranging from beginner-friendly ones to tougher Developer Challenges that’ll drive even the most experienced players a bit bananas!
Even more challenges await in selected games from the Donkey Kong series, available via Nintendo Classics. When you take on one of these, you’ll be able to jump directly into the game and tackle the challenge right away.
Take on friends and rivals in Star Fox, now available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!
Lead the squadron. Carry the legacy.
Fox McCloud and his wingmen are back in Star Fox, a remake of the Nintendo 64 game Lylat Wars, only on Nintendo Switch 2. Strap in for intense aerial combat as you take the Lylat System back from Andross, one planet at a time!
Star Fox and Star Wolf collide!
Clear missions and take down foes online in 4 vs 4 dogfights in the Battle Mode. Create private matches with friends or match up with random players worldwide. *1
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New Tracks Added to Nintendo Music*2
New tracks from the following games are now available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members through your PC, tablet or even in your car!
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Plus, listen to old favourites with the new Nintendo 64 Selects playlist or match your mood with the Nature playlist.
The world is your racecourse in Mario Kart World with the additional Free Roam tracks from various Mario Titles including Super Mario Kart, Yoshi’s Story, and Super Mario Galaxy!
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New titles added to Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics
Nintendo Switch Online members can now enjoy they classic Nintendo 64 titles
Donkey Kong™ 64
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Share the Smiles with Online Play:
Take on rivals or team up with friends online in these supported Nintendo Switch titles!
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions
Solarpunk
…and more!
Keep an eye out on this app so you don’t miss the latest updates!
Get Involved with these special online events:
Game Trials:
Between 18/06 – 24/06, Nintendo Switch Online members could play the full version of EA Sports FC 26 for free during the Game Trials event!
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Keep an eye out for the next exciting Game Trials announcement!
Take part in the next Big Run event!
The Splatoon 3 BIG Big Run*3 was on between 20/06 – 22/06!
You could take on waves of Salmonids on the Um'ami Ruins stage and earn yourself some fresh rewards in this co-op event!
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APAC Salmon Run Showdown
On 4th July, a Salmon Run Tournament using the Tournament Manager in the Nintendo Switch App will be hosted to get everyone warmed up and ready for treasure hunting in Splatoon Raiders.
This tournament will split across two regions, the first which includes Aussies and Kiwis in the Asia & Oceania group!
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Check out the latest Missions & Rewards:
Play Mario vs Donkey Kong™ to complete this month’s missions and earn Platinum Points*4 to get exclusive rewards for members!
Limited Time Only!
These icons are available for a limited time only.
Splatoon 3 Big Run
Xenoblade Chronicles
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Keep an eye on the Nintendo Switch Online app so you don’t miss the latest updates!
Enhance your gaming experience with a Nintendo Switch Online Free Trial!
Enjoy a free 7-day Nintendo Switch Online trial. A Nintendo Switch Online membership gives you access to a range of benefits including access to a growing library of NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, Online Play in supported Nintendo Switch titles, library of selected soundtracks on your PC, smart device, or even in your car with Nintendo Music, and much more!
Visit Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console and select the Nintendo Switch Online option on the left navigation to sign up.
It’s Trivia Time!
Trivia is back! Last month we asked the question: In Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, which Nintendo Switch Online feature can let you observe your Mii’s together with others by viewing the same screen?
The correct answer is… GameChat lets you observe your Mii’s together with others by viewing the same screen
Our question to you this month is: Nintendo 64 was first released in 1996, what were the first titles launched simultaneously alongside the console in Australia and New Zealand?
Happy gaming, everyone! See you next month for more Nintendo Switch Online fun!
*1 Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Online play requires paid online membership. nintendo.com/au/switch-online/
*2 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.
*3 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
*4 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