Nintendo just revealed three new SNES games for Switch Online: Mario, Wario, Bubsy, and more
Nintendo’s retro library on Switch Online is getting another boost this October, with three Super NES classics joining the lineup. The latest update brings one long-requested import puzzler, a mascot platformer from the 16-bit heyday, and a fan-favorite fighter—rounding out a surprisingly eclectic drop for the fall.
This SNES refresh follows a steady drumbeat of legacy additions across other platforms in recent months, including GameCube favorites, a revival of creative tools with modern pointer support, and even teases of a new Virtual Boy library on the horizon. Before that red-and-black curiosity arrives, though, it’s back to the Super Nintendo era with a trio that mixes brain-teasing ingenuity, fur-flying speed, and hard-hitting brawls.
What’s new in the October 2025 SNES update
- Mario & Wario (action-puzzle, Japan-original)
- Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (platformer)
- Fatal Fury Special (fighting)
Mario & Wario
Originally released for the Super Famicom in 1993, this inventive puzzler flips the usual Mario formula. After Wario plops a bucket over Mario’s head, our hero can’t see where he’s going. Your job is to guide him—indirectly—using a forest fairy’s wand to place platforms, redirect his path, and neutralize hazards en route to Luigi. It’s a clever, screen-by-screen challenge that emphasizes planning and timing over reflexes.
- Pointer-style play: built for mouse-like control, with optional modern pointer support on Switch 2 where available.
- 100 distinct stages: every screen introduces new twists and obstacles to solve.
- One-click actions: move the cursor, tap to build or trigger; the depth comes from your strategy.
Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind
The bobcat with a one-liner for every occasion sprints onto Switch Online with a sprawling 2D adventure. When alien Woolies swipe Bubsy’s beloved yarn, he bolts across massive, multi-screen stages packed with secrets, springy contraptions, and cartoon chaos. Speed is tempting, but exploration is rewarded—there’s yarn to gather, routes to uncover, and plenty of slapstick peril to dodge.
- Expansive levels: 16 stages built from hundreds of interconnected screens.
- High-speed traversal: dash mechanics let you blitz through, or comb every corner for collectibles.
- Distinct zones and hazards: varied themes, enemy types, and environmental gags.
Fatal Fury Special
SNK’s refined take on its signature brawler arrives with a stacked roster and sharpened mechanics. Building on Fatal Fury 2, this 1995 Super NES version adds new fighters—Billy Kane, Axel Hawk, and Laurence Blood—alongside the imposing boss Wolfgang Krauser. Series stalwarts Tung Fu Rue, Duck King, and Geese Howard also return, rounding out a deep cast that rewards both fundamentals and flashy finishers.
Two-plane arenas remain central to the mind games, letting combatants slip between foreground and background lines to bait attacks and counter. Special moves hit harder, combos feel tighter, and with the right conditions, a certain guest from Art of Fighting may just crash the party. It’s a definitive mid-’90s snapshot of SNK’s evolving fighting DNA.
How to play
The new titles are available in the Super Nintendo library for Nintendo Switch Online members on both Switch and Switch 2. Where supported, Mario & Wario includes optional pointer-style controls tailored for modern hardware.
Why this drop matters
This trio hits three different corners of the 16-bit era: inventive, import-only puzzling; a time-capsule platformer with big, exploratory stages; and a technical fighter that bridges arcade roots with home console tuning. It’s a smart, varied addition that gives retro fans more than a nostalgia hit—there’s real mechanical breadth here, whether you’re plotting perfect routes, chasing the fastest stage clear, or mastering cross-line footsies.
As Nintendo’s classic catalogs continue to expand across multiple systems, the October SNES update stands out for its range and preservation value. From a Japan-only curio finally on a wider stage to a crossover-friendly fighter that still packs surprises, it’s a strong reminder of how versatile the Super Nintendo’s library remains—three decades on.
