Luigi’s Mansion Comes to Nintendo Switch 2: A Spooky Welcome
Exciting news for fans of ghost-hunting and Nintendo nostalgia alike: the original Luigi’s Mansion is officially heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library.
Release & Availability
- Nintendo announced that Luigi’s Mansion will be playable on the Switch 2 starting October 30, 2025, via the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app.
- It will be available exclusively for users of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
- This is not a standalone retail release but part of the GameCube back-catalogue for Switch 2.
Why It’s Significant
- Luigi’s Mansion originally launched for the GameCube in 2001, making it a nostalgic flagship title for many gamers.
- With its inclusion, all three main games in the Luigi’s Mansion series will be playable on Switch 2 (Luigi’s Mansion, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, and Luigi’s Mansion 3).
- For Switch 2 owners, it’s a strong example of Nintendo leveraging legacy content and new hardware to add value to their online service.
Gameplay & Features
Whether you’re jumping in for the first time or revisiting, here’s what to expect:
- You play as Luigi, who inherits a mansion—but soon finds it haunted and his brother Mario missing.
- Gameplay involves exploring the mansion, using the Poltergust vacuum to capture ghosts, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets.
- Since this version is part of the GameCube Classics library, it preserves the original experience. Some enhancements such as improved image quality and smoother controls for Switch 2 are expected, though not yet confirmed.
What to Know Before You Play
- You’ll need an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription to access this title on Switch 2.
- The release date is timed perfectly for spooky season—October 30, 2025.
- As part of Nintendo’s new GameCube Classics initiative, the game will be available through subscription rather than as a standalone purchase.