Nintendo Music has rolled out a delightful surprise for Pokémon enthusiasts by adding the Pokémon Legends: Arceus soundtrack to its extensive music library. This streaming service, operated by the iconic Japanese video game creator, serves as a musical treasure trove of soundtracks from their beloved franchises. Launched in October 2024, the service is accessible to all with a basic Nintendo Switch Online subscription, and fans can enjoy it on both Android and iOS platforms.
Music lovers can curate their personal playlists and explore an ever-growing collection of soundtracks, with 23 available right at launch. November 2024 brought an update to the Nintendo Music app, ironing out some technical kinks across both platforms to ensure a smoother user experience. Notably, Android users benefited from a fix that addressed startup issues, allowing them to get back to relishing the tunes of their favorite video games.
The latest addition to Nintendo Music’s repertoire is the Pokémon Legends: Arceus soundtrack, timed perfectly before the much-awaited Pokémon Day next month. This collection packs a whopping 102 tracks, offering listeners over four hours of immersive music that captures various in-game locations and battles — from Jubilife Village to the intense encounters with Kleavor, Lord of the Woods, and the almighty Dialga and Palkia. This soundtrack joins the ranks of other celebrated Nintendo game soundtracks on the app, such as The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Super Mario Galaxy, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Nintendo Music is highly praised, with fans considering it one of the top playlists around, rivaling Break Time and offerings like The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Top Tracks and K.K. Slider hits. Plus, the service recently enriched its library with various new soundtracks, including classics like Wii Sports, Super Mario 64, and Wave Race 64, ensuring there’s something for every music enthusiast.
Released in 2022, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a notable entry in the Pokémon franchise’s eighth generation. Set in the historical Hisui region, Arceus serves as an interquel to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, where players travel through time to fill out the game’s Pokédex. Anticipation is building for the series’ next installment, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for a 2025 release and set in the bustling Kalos region’s Lumiose City. Even though recent rumors suggest that this upcoming game might not be optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2, the fan base remains eager to dive into another thrilling adventure.
