Chibi-Robo joins Switch 2 GameCube library

Nintendo confirms Chibi-Robo will join the Switch 2 GameCube library on August 21 2025 signaling a continued retro push.

Nintendo Adds Chibi Robo to Switch 2 GameCube Library

Nintendo has announced that Chibi-Robo, the four inch robot from the 2006 GameCube game, will join the Switch 2s GameCube library on August 21 2025. The title follows Chibi-Robo as he helps a family find happiness by cleaning and locating lost items, a premise memories recall from the original release.

This release is part of a broader effort to expand the Switch 2 library with GameCube era classics. The plan aims to offer familiar names to longtime fans while inviting new players to explore old worlds on modern hardware. Nintendo has not shared a full list of upcoming GameCube titles, but the move fits a steady retro push on the Switch 2.

The revival illustrates how nostalgia now plays a central role in platform strategies. By placing a beloved GameCube character alongside newer releases, Nintendo aims to anchor the Switch 2 in both memory and ongoing play.

At the same time, it raises practical questions about licensing, performance, and the level of modernization players expect. If the emulation is faithful, the release could widen the consoles appeal; if not, fans may feel shortchanged.

Highlights

The retro push will continue to test how far nostalgia can carry a new console.