Nintendo has announced the addition of two classic Namco titles to its Nintendo Switch Online service, specifically for the Game Boy Advance library. The first game is Mr. Driller 2, a beloved puzzle game originally launched in arcades before being ported to the Game Boy Advance. The second is Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, a 2D platformer spin-off from the popular Klonoa series that focuses more on puzzle-like gameplay. Both titles will be available starting September 25, 2025, for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers with the Expansion Pack. This update follows recent enhancements to the Game Boy Advance app, including a nostalgic bootup sequence when the analogue stick is wiggled.

When can I play Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams on Switch?

You can play Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams on Nintendo Switch starting September 25, 2025, as part of the Game Boy Advance library available to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.

Mr. Driller debuted in arcades in the late '90s and quickly gained popularity for its engaging gameplay mechanics, tasking players with drilling through multi-colored blocks to reach the surface. Klonoa: Empire of Dreams is part of the Klonoa series that began its journey on the PlayStation, and it offers a unique, whimsical platforming experience that highlights both action and puzzle-solving elements. This latest inclusion to the Switch catalog not only revives nostalgic memories for fans but also introduces these classic games to a new generation of players.