Double dose of Ubisoft.
This December, Nintendo will add two classic titles to the Nintendo 64 — Nintendo Classics application on Nintendo Switch 2. The games in question are Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble. Both titles are due to be added on December 17, 2025 and will be available to those with an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. For information on each game and its associated trailer, we have it all right here:
Rayman 2: The Great Escape (Ubisoft)
Released in: 1999
Number of Players: 1
Vicious robot pirates from deep space have invaded the planet, determined to conquer and enslave all. In their path of carnage, they’ve exploded the Heart of the World and scattered the planet’s energy source: 1000 Yellow Lums. Rayman lies powerless aboard the pirates’ prison ship, drained of his magical abilities in the aftermath of the Heart of the World’s destruction. But when all seems lost, Ly the Fairy sends Rayman an ally… Now, Rayman must make his escape from the prison ship, restore the Heart of the World, and put an end to the pirates’ reign of terror! In this iconic 3D action platformer released on the Nintendo 64™ system in 1999, race and battle across intricately-designed areas, from rain forests to narrow canyon passes, in search of four magical masks to awaken the ancient spirit Polokus. Only he can restore all of Rayman’s powers and help defeat the pirates. Defeat enemies by shooting them with Rayman’s magical fists as you collect Yellow Lums and regain your strength. Run, jump, swim, climb, slide, swing, or even fly with Rayman’s hair helicopter-style!
Tonic Trouble (Ubisoft)
Released in: 1999
Number of Players: 1
Trouble up to your bow tie!
The friendly, but careless, alien Ed accidentally dropped a mysterious can of Tonic onto Earth while exploring the galaxy. The toxic goo unleashed a series of bizarre mutations on humans, plants, and animals alike! Now Ed’s been sent to Earth to retrieve the Tonic before it can provoke even more disasters. Unfortunately, the can has fallen into the hands of the brutish ruffian Grögh, who has gained incredible power and declared himself Master of the Earth! As Ed, you’ll have to explore 12 weird worlds and accomplish perilous missions to defeat Grögh in order to remedy this disaster. Jump, climb, fly, crawl, and even pogo in this zany brew of action adventure and mind-bending puzzles.
Will you be diving into Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble next week? Let us know!
About Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics:
Party like it’s 1996! — Compete in a Mario Kart™ 64 race with friends online, share your screen and bring someone along for your Star Fox™ 64 ride, and suspend your game at any point during The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™. Enjoy a selection of classic Nintendo 64 games with more on the way!
Level up with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership — Get access to a library of Nintendo 64 games with newly added online play for up to 4 players*, as well as retro SEGA Genesis classics!
All the other great benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online membership are also included, such as access to 100+ classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, exclusive online matches in the Tetris 99 game, online play in some of your favorite games, and more!
Play 100+ games on your Nintendo Switch system — Enjoy a curated library of more than 100 total Super NES™ and NES™ classic games—including Super Mario Kart™, Super Metroid™, The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™, Donkey Kong™ Country™, and more—all at no extra charge. Plus, you can compete (or cooperate) online with friends, share your screen, or virtually pass the controller, depending on the game.
Included games:
- 1080º Snowboarding
- Banjo Kazooie
- Banjo-Tooie
- Blast Corps
- Dr. Mario 64
- Excitebike 64
- Extreme G
- F-Zero X
- GoldenEye 007
- Harvest Moon 64
- Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls
- Jet Force Gemini
- Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Mario Golf
- Mario Kart 64
- Mario Party
- Mario Party 2
- Mario Party 3
- Mario Tennis
- Paper Mario
- Pilotwings 64
- Pokémon Puzzle League
- Pokémon Snap
- Pokémon Stadium
- Pokémon Stadium 2
- RIDGE RACER 64
- Sin & Punishment
- Star Fox 64
- Super Mario 64
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Wave Race 64
- WIN BACK: COVERT OPERATION
- Yoshi’s Story
Pick up and play — You can play, save, and jump back into the action whenever you have a few minutes—wherever you happen to be.
Play together online — Connect with friends online and share your screen for co-op or competitive play. With newly added online play for up to 4 players, get set for some epic Mario Kart 64 races with friends, no matter where they are!Give friends a hand — When playing online, you can display a hand-shaped cursor on your friend’s screen. Use it to give hints or point out strategic locations. You can even clap to congratulate them.
Cheer them on with voice chat — You can use voice chat in these games via the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app. It’s the next best thing to hanging out together.
- Persistent internet and compatible smartphone required to use app. Data charges may apply. Nintendo Account age 13+ required. Smartphone app features available in compatible games.
Nintendo 64™ Controller — Play enhanced Nintendo 64™ games the way they’re meant to be played—using a full-size Nintendo 64 style controller!* This controller is the perfect way to explore 3D worlds that debuted on the Nintendo 64 system. It even includes built-in rumble functionality for compatible games! Controller available for purchase by any Nintendo Switch Online members. Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online library of games only available with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
