Nintendo expands Switch Online’s NES library with another classic next week

Register Nintendo Life ABOVE YouTube787k Earlier this year in the Tetris Forever 'Partner Direct' trailerIt was revealed the NES version of Tetris will join the Switch Online service "this winter". Now, in a new update, it has been confirmed that this classic will return next week on December 12, 2024. This game will be available to all Switch Online subscribers. Here is Nintendo's official announcement (via social media): A classic puzzle is back!Tetris® for NES is coming to Nintendo Switch Online on December 12! pic.twitter.com/TIhj7Uq2Mo— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 3, 2024 It's also confirmed that Japan will receive a similar NES game update to the Switch Online service next week. Image: Nintendo Plus, a new Tetris-themed game Tetris 99 The event has been announced and will take place this week and next. You will be able to unlock a free theme if you earn 100 points during this time. Register Nintendo Life ABOVE YouTube787k Related articles Will you be reviewing the NES version of Tetris next week? Let us know in the comments. Related games See more About Liam Doolan Liam is a news and reviews writer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. 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