Nintendo Launches New Music App Featuring Game Soundtracks

Nintendo launched yesterday a new music app, Nintendo Music, with video game soundtracks for Nintendo Switch Online members with compatible devices, at no additional cost in over 40 countries.

According to the press release, users with a Nintendo Switch paid membership will be able to access music from a great variety of video games, including historical audio content from up to 40 years ago.

“From the iconic beats of Super Mario Bros. and the grand soundscapes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, to the tentacle-tapping tunes of Splatoon 3 and beyond,” states the document.

Nintendo also shared a video announcement across multiple platforms explaining more about the new product, its features, and the music included.

Nintendo Music, a new smart-device app exclusively for #NintendoSwitchOnline members, lets you stream or download music from Nintendo’s library of soundtracks!

Nintendo Music will be released later today! Learn more: https://t.co/X5uL1ThupO pic.twitter.com/2NOu7k22zf

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 30, 2024

Users can listen to specific video game songs, curated playlists (for characters, themes, and moods), create playlists, extend the length of songs to up to 60 minutes, and hide songs through a “spoiler feature” for games users haven’t finished or played yet. The new app is available on the App Store and Google Play.

The multinational video company launched Nintendo Music in 45 countries and expects to expand to more regions soon.

Many users have already shared their excitement for the new app. “Nintendo finally realized people want to listen to the music they made,” said one user on X. “I don’t need any other music app anymore,” added another.

However, in just a few hours, the brand-new platform has also faced criticism for its similarities with the Youtube Music app, and other users not understanding the value of the app.

A few days ago, Nintendo announced a paid version of a new Animal Crossing app called Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete set for release on December 3 at an introductory discount price of $10.