Nintendo Switch Online Officially Removed Its First Game, and Nobody’s Happy

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For enthusiasts of old-school gaming, the Nintendo Switch Online subscription provides an enticing library of games spanning from NES to N64 and beyond. It’s become the preferred choice for Nintendo devotees seeking a nostalgic journey, as the collection has been steadily expanding for several years. New games are frequently added, and until recently, this didn’t result in any other titles being removed. However, Nintendo Switch Online has now permanently withdrawn one classic game from its selection. This is the first instance of a retro game being eliminated from the service post-addition, and many fans aren’t pleased with the decision.

As a passionate gamer, I’ve got some sad news to share. The game we used to love called “Super Soccer,” developed by Human Entertainment in 1991 for SNES, was unexpectedly taken off Nintendo Switch Online this year, not just in Japan and South Korea, but globally, including North America and Europe. This means that the world-wide soccer game enthusiasts like me can no longer access this classic title. Though it’s an older, less popular game, its absence will surely be felt by those of us who enjoyed its unique charm.

I’m just wrapping up some game time for Super Soccer on Nintendo Switch Online, hanging out with the awesome @TomLegend101. It’s too bad it was taken off, but we make the most of it! #SNES #NintendoSwitch

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— ★Gustavo★ツ (@LightBlueSquid) March 28, 2025

For individuals looking to keep playing “Super Soccer” without updating their SNES app, I regret to inform you that there’s some unfortunate news. The servers for “Super Soccer” have been shut down, meaning even older versions of the app will no longer be able to connect to the game. While the specific reasons behind this decision haven’t been disclosed yet, it is believed to be connected to licensing matters.

Fans React to Super Soccer Leaving Nintendo Switch Online

It seems that in an attempt to offset the disappointment of taking down its initial game, the Nintendo Switch Online service has introduced four fresh titles today. Similar to _Super Soccer_, these games originate from the SNES period and comprise _Nobunaga’s Ambition, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire,_ and _Uncharted Waters: New Horizons_. However, fans are still grappling with the news of _Super Soccer’s_ departure, as many comments on Nintendo’s post about the new games primarily revolve around expressing their disappointment over its removal.

Super Soccer….LOST MEDIA!?

— sky (@sky915X) March 28, 2025

In the words of a gaming enthusiast, “Let’s take a moment to remember the legendary game, ‘Super Soccer’.” Although adding four new games and removing one means the Nintendo Switch Online library is growing, it leaves some gamers wondering if the subscription service might be heading for a downward trend. Since no classic titles have been added since 2018, the removal of ‘Super Soccer’ could signal the beginning of a period where more such games are being taken off the service.

Currently, Nintendo Switch Online has not disclosed any additional games being taken off the platform. However, their decision to remove the game “Super Soccer” without clear explanation has raised some questions and worries about the future of third-party games on the service. Whether it was because of licensing issues or lower popularity compared to other games, “Super Soccer” has been taken down from Nintendo Switch Online. For now, it’s unclear whether this is an isolated incident or a sign of more removals in the future. Fans will have to stay tuned for updates.

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2025-03-28 16:12