Nintendo Switch Online subscription — online multiplayer, cloud saves, classic NES/SNES library and exclusive expansions
Nintendo Switch Online is the official subscription for online play on Switch. It unlocks multiplayer, cloud saves, a library of classic NES, SNES, N64 and Game Boy games, and exclusive deals on the eShop.
Buy any plan length — 1 month, 3 months or 12 months. The code arrives instantly and is redeemed on the console or at accounts.nintendo.com.
Available as Individual or Family (up to 8 accounts). Family is activated by the primary account holder and automatically extends to everyone in the group.
Open Nintendo eShop on Switch or accounts.nintendo.com on PC
Choose 'Redeem Code'
Enter the 16-character code from your email
Confirm — the subscription is added instantly
Online multiplayer in every compatible game, cloud saves, the mobile voice-chat app, the classic NES and SNES library, and exclusive eShop discounts. The Expansion Pack tier adds N64, Sega Genesis and Game Boy Advance games.
Individual covers one Nintendo account. Family covers up to 8 accounts in a group, activated by the primary account holder. If multiple people play, Family is the better deal.
Only in free-to-play games (Fortnite, Apex Legends, Rocket League). Most paid online games (Splatoon, Mario Kart, Smash Bros.) require an active Switch Online subscription.
Access to online play, the classic library and cloud saves stops. Purchased games and local saves remain. Cloud saves are kept for another 180 days — you can renew without losing them.