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Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble are already available through Nintendo Switch Online’s N64 library. Nintendo announced the two 1999 Nintendo 64 games on December 10, 2025, and released them on December 17, 2025. They require Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack—not the standard Nintendo Switch Online plan.
The pair is therefore no longer “the next” Switch Online addition. Nintendo subsequently added Donkey Kong 64 on June 4, 2026.
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What Nintendo added
The update brought two Ubisoft-published third-party games to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics application:
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Both originally launched for Nintendo 64 in 1999. They are delivered as the N64 versions through Nintendo’s classic-games service, not as Switch-native remakes or remasters.
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Release timeline
- December 10, 2025: Nintendo announced both games.
- December 17, 2025: Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble became available.
- June 4, 2026: Donkey Kong 64 was added as a later N64 release.
- As of August 18, 2026: Nintendo’s classic-games catalog still lists Rayman 2, Tonic Trouble and Donkey Kong 64.
For the original announcement and release details, see Nintendo’s December 2025 update.
What kind of games are they?
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Rayman 2 is a 3D action-platformer set in Rayman’s world. Robot pirates have attacked, the Heart of the World has been damaged, and Rayman must recover Yellow Lums while restoring his abilities.
Its movement and combat include running, jumping, swimming, climbing, sliding, swinging, flying and attacking enemies with magical fists. The game is the more recognizable of the two additions and is the safer starting point for players interested in revisiting a major 1990s 3D platformer.
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- Touch Gameplay: Rayman Legends takes full advantage of the Switch and its new controllers' capabilities. Undock your Switch device and use the touch screen to take out enemies, manipulate platforms, cut ropes to clear a path and much more
- Play Everywhere, Anywhere: Thanks to the Switch and its new controller play with your friends at any time
- The Nintendo Switch allows you to keep playing the game when you want solo or multiplayer
- Connect with your friends through a variety of challenges that will test your skill and speed. Check the leaderboards to see where you rank around the world Jump to the beat of a drum, punch to the bass line, even zip-line during a guitar sustain
Tonic Trouble
Tonic Trouble is a 3D platform-adventure starring Ed, an alien whose spilled tonic causes trouble on Earth. It is a considerably less familiar N64-era release, making it the update’s deeper-cut discovery.
Nintendo’s inclusion gives retro players a convenient way to sample a game that is less commonly associated with the N64 library. Its appeal will depend more on how comfortable a player is with dated 3D platforming and unfamiliar design than on franchise recognition.
How to play them today
- Maintain an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
- Download or open the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics application from the Nintendo eShop.
- Launch the app while signed in to the Nintendo Account with the qualifying membership.
- Select Rayman 2 or Tonic Trouble from the available N64 library.
Nintendo supports the N64 Classics service on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The games can be played with Joy-Con or a Pro Controller. Nintendo also offers an optional N64-style controller for members, intended to reproduce the original console’s control layout; it is not required to play either title. Availability and shipping conditions vary by region. See the official N64 Classics product page for current details.
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- Leap, glide, and punch your way through worlds bursting with charm and delightful surprises. Craving a change of pace? Dive into unforgettable musical stages, where every move must sync with the beat for a rhythm‑powered thrill.
- Immerse yourself in a world brimming with life, reimagined with stunning visuals. A rich selection of iconic levels returns alongside a mysterious sixth realm and 4 new musical stages. Saddle up for epic dragon rides and test your skills in the Cave of Trials.
- Join Rayman and his friends on their most ambitious adventure yet, facing a new foe stirring trouble from the underworld. Voiced cinematics and an expanded soundtrack by Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope bring the journey to life, blending original themes with new compositions.
- Play the entire adventure in up to 4-player couch co-op, racing for Lums or knocking each other off to claim every last Teensy. Kung Foot also returns with improved controls, power-ups, and customizable rules for hours of frantic competition.
Which membership do you need?
The required tier is Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Standard Nintendo Switch Online does not include the N64 Classics collection.
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| Plan | U.S. price | Includes the N64 library? |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch Online individual | $19.99 | No |
| Nintendo Switch Online family | $34.99 | No |
| Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack individual | $49.99 | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack family | $79.99 | Yes |
These are U.S. prices listed by Nintendo Support. Prices, plan terms, catalog availability, language support and release timing can differ by country.
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Are they worth an Expansion Pack subscription?
Probably not if Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble are the only games you want. They are included with the subscription rather than presented as individual purchases through the N64 Classics service, so the relevant decision is whether the wider Expansion Pack catalog justifies the annual fee.
The package also includes broader libraries such as N64, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis and Virtual Boy games, plus GameCube games on Switch 2 and other included benefits. Check Nintendo’s official Expansion Pack page for the current regional offering.
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- Try Tonic Trouble if you enjoy obscure 1990s releases and want something less predictable than another Nintendo-owned classic.
- Consider the Expansion Pack if you will also use its other classic-game libraries and benefits.
Where the N64 library stands now
Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble were notable because Nintendo expanded the N64 service with two third-party Ubisoft games instead of another Nintendo-owned release. Rayman’s arrival was especially attention-grabbing, while Tonic Trouble provided the more unusual selection.
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- Touch Gameplay: Rayman Legends takes full advantage of the Switch and its new controllers' capabilities
- Undock your Switch device and use the touch screen to take out enemies, manipulate platforms, cut ropes to clear a path and much more
- Play Everywhere, Anywhere: Thanks to the Switch and its new controller play with your friends at any time. The Nintendo Switch allows you to keep playing the game when you want solo or multiplayer
- Connect with your friends through a variety of challenges that will test your skill and speed. Check the leaderboards to see where you rank around the world Jump to the beat of a drum, punch to the bass line, even zip-line during a guitar sustain
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But neither game is the latest N64 addition anymore. Donkey Kong 64 followed on June 4, 2026, and Nintendo’s current catalog lists all three games. The service should therefore be described as having added Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble in December 2025, rather than presenting them as upcoming titles.
Because catalog composition is regional and can change, consult Nintendo’s current classic-games list for the region tied to your Nintendo Account.
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