Pokémon XD: Gale Of Darkness Joins Nintendo GameCube Classics for Switch 2
Nintendo has officially announced that the classic title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is now available for the Switch 2 platform.
This release marks the arrival of the game on the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics application as of March 17, 2026.
Originally released as a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum, this adventure tasks players with thwarting the plans of a sinister organization attempting to achieve world domination.
The gameplay centers on the use of Shadow Pokémon, which are creatures that have had their hearts closed by artificial means and must be rescued from villains.
Players take on the role of a young trainer accompanied by a loyal Eevee to snag and purify these corrupted creatures throughout the Orre region.
The journey involves a race against time to save the world from the influence of the evil organization while recruiting various allies along the way.
A new launch trailer was released on March 17, 2026, to showcase the enhanced experience and the extra dimension of gameplay offered by this title.
The software includes Japanese language options and is integrated into the wider library of legacy content available on the Switch 2 system.
Fans can now access this classic RPG as part of the digital subscription service provided by Nintendo for its latest hardware.
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