Luigi’s Mansion Haunts Nintendo Switch for Halloween

Luigi’s Mansion, the beloved GameCube classic, is joining the Nintendo Switch Online library just in time for Halloween, making the entire trilogy available on the platform. This spooky adventure launches on October 30, allowing a new generation of players to experience Luigi’s ghost-hunting debut. The arrival of this title means fans can now play all three mainline Luigi’s Mansion games on their Switch.

Originally released in 2001, the game begins with Luigi unexpectedly winning a mansion in a contest he doesn’t remember entering. His initial excitement quickly turns to dread when his brother Mario vanishes without a trace inside the eerie estate. Armed with his trusty Poltergust 3000 vacuum, Luigi must confront and capture a host of spectral enemies, including the troublesome Boos, to solve the mystery and rescue Mario.

Nintendo announced the game’s addition via social media, generating significant excitement among its fanbase. While specific details on how the title will utilize the Nintendo Switch 2’s most anticipated new features, such as its novel mouse controls, remain under wraps, its availability is confirmed. The game will be accessible to all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.

This subscription service provides members with online multiplayer capabilities for cooperative and competitive play. A major perk is the extensive and ever-growing catalog of classic games from multiple Nintendo consoles, including the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and now the GameCube. New users can explore the service’s offerings through a complimentary seven-day trial.

The GameCube section of the library is steadily expanding. Current highlights include acclaimed titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, the high-speed racer F-Zero GX, and the fighting game Soulcalibur 2. The service continues to grow, with recent additions like Super Mario Strikers and other classics broadening the selection available to subscribers.

(Source: IGN)