Chibi-Robo Joins Switch 2 Nintendo Classics on August 21

Nintendo adds a beloved GameCube title to Switch 2's Classics catalog, expanding the retro library for subscribers.

Chibi-Robo Joins Switch 2 Nintendo Classics on August 21

Chibi-Robo! is the next GameCube classic to join Nintendo Switch 2’s Nintendo Classics catalog. The game will be accessible to players who subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. It sits in a lineup that already includes F-Zero GX, Super Mario Strikers, and The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker. The release date is set for August 21.

In Chibi-Robo, a four-inch-tall robot helps a Sanderson family with everyday tasks, explores a mystery, and earns Happy Points and Moolah as progress. The title originally released in 2006 and remains a quirky, charm-filled example of GameCube era experimentation.

The move shows Nintendo leaning on nostalgia to power Switch 2’s early life. By gating classics behind a paid tier, the company nudges subscribers to stay engaged, while risking frustration among players who want a broader retro library.

There is value in a curated catalog that gives classic games a modern audience and clearer release cadence. If titles like Chibi-Robo continue to appear alongside bigger hits, Nintendo can sustain interest without flooding the market with old releases.

Highlights

The past returns not as a museum piece but as a living part of today’s gaming scene.