Summary
- Pokemon Shuffle may be coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Pokemon Day, February 27.
- The puzzle game was first released for the Nintendo 3DS and mobile devices in 2015.
- Fans are also expecting to hear more about Pokemon Legends: Z-A during the festivities.
The popular puzzle game Pokemon Shuffle could be on its way to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service following the renewal of the game’s trademark by publisher Nintendo, which has fueled some speculation. The game was originally released for the Nintendo 3DS and mobile devices back in 2015, and current rumors allege that a Nintendo Switch port may be on the way for Pokemon Day on February 27.
There is no shortage of puzzle games based on Nintendo’s iconic monster-catching franchise, as the company has made numerous efforts to adapt the series into the genre with games like Pokemon Puzzle League and an entry in the Picross series. Pokemon Shuffle is no exception, tasking players with matching icons of various Pokemon to let off attacks against opponents, catch new teammates, and progress through its many levels.
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Now, it seems Nintendo may have more plans for the game, seeing as the company recently renewed the trademark for Pokemon Shuffle. This has led many to believe that it may be getting a release on the Switch on Pokemon Day, February 27, as part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription. If the rumors are true, the game would join the ever-growing list of titles available for free for subscribers to the service and would serve as a way to celebrate the franchise’s anniversary.
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Of course, without an official announcement from Nintendo, it remains to be seen if the game will truly appear on the Nintendo Switch, but with Pokemon Day just a few days away, the franchise is likely to see plenty of fresh reveals. The annual tradition of Pokemon Day, which falls on February 27 each year, honors the release date of the original Pokemon Red and Blue in 1996 and often brings new announcements regarding the franchise along with it.
To celebrate the holiday this year, Nintendo has announced a Pokemon Presents livestream that is set to bring a slew of new information about the franchise, making it a hotly-anticipated event. Speculation surrounding what Nintendo may reveal on Pokemon Day this year has been broad, with the recent reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 adding even more fuel to the conversation as fans await the presentation.
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the way and Pokemon Day fast approaching, fans of both the company and the longstanding franchise seem to have a lot to look forward to in the coming months. While the community awaits news regarding a potential launch of Pokemon Shuffle on the Nintendo Switch Online, the subscription service has no shortage of other games and perks on offer, including a hefty library of titles from classic Nintendo consoles.
Pokemon
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Satoshi Tajiri