Wario Land 4 Hits Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo is bringing the beloved Game Boy Advance classic Wario Land 4 to its Nintendo Switch Online service on February 14.

A Treasure-Hunting Adventure Returns

Revealed through an official trailer, the game will be available at no additional cost for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers with the Expansion Pass.

"The greedy Wario returns in another treasure-filled escapade," the official description states. "Ignoring all warnings, our anti-hero charges into a cursed pyramid rumored to contain untold riches. Wario soon discovers the legends are true - he'll need all his cunning to escape with both treasure and his life."

Wario's back for treasure, trouble, and mayhem in Wario Land 4, arriving on #NintendoSwitch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on 2/14! #GameBoyAdvance pic.twitter.com/TS7WkfHJJY

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 7, 2025

"Players will explore 20 expansive stages filled with puzzles and secrets. Collected gold and treasures can be used between stages to purchase helpful upgrades. The adventure also features quirky mini-games for those needing a break from pyramid exploration."

Critical Acclaim Returns

Originally released in 2001, Wario Land 4 earned widespread praise, including a 9/10 score from IGN. Reviewers particularly praised its inventive level design and puzzle-solving challenges that set it apart from traditional platformers.

This marks the 24th Game Boy Advance title added to Nintendo Switch Online, joining other classics like Mario Kart: Super Circuit, The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team.