Chibi-Robo! is set to join the Nintendo Switch 2's Nintendo Switch Online library as the next GameCube classic, arriving as early as next week.
While Nintendo's eShop summary had already confirmed the adorable platformer was on its way, the company has now announced its release date: August 21, 2025. This will be the second title added to the service since the Switch 2 launched in June, following Super Mario Strikers (known as Mario Smash Football in Europe).
Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that enables online play for the Nintendo Switch, allowing you to team up or compete with friends. It also offers a growing catalog of classic Nintendo games from systems like the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and the newly added GameCube collection. A free seven-day trial is available.
The current GameCube library features titles such as The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2, and Super Mario Strikers. Upcoming additions expected to join the service include Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, among others. For the full nostalgic experience, an officially licensed GameCube controller replica is also available.
Back in 2006, we gave Chibi-Robo! an IGN Editor's Choice award and a solid 8.2/10 score, highly recommending players to "Give [it] a chance."
"Many might dismiss this game at a glance, thinking it's too peculiar or too cute," we noted in IGN's original review. "While it's certainly both, it's also a delightful, engaging, and satisfying puzzle-platformer."
As for the Nintendo Switch 2's performance? The console is off to a promising start, having sold 3.5 million units. However, an analysis of its launch week sales indicates varied success for third-party titles not developed by Nintendo.
