Nintendo is set to bring an unexpected piece of its gaming history to Nintendo Switch Online next week. Beginning Aug. 4, Switch and Switch 2 owners will be able to play D-Hopper and Zero Racers, two Virtual Boy titles that were never officially released.
The update stands out because it effectively gives Nintendo fans new Virtual Boy games in 2026, long after the original hardware faded into gaming history. For players interested in rare and unfinished corners of Nintendo’s catalog, the arrival of these two games is a notable addition to the subscription service.
Zero Racers is especially likely to draw attention, as it is described as a forgotten F-Zero-style racing game. That connection could make it one of the more talked-about releases in the lineup, particularly among fans of Nintendo’s retro racers and collectors who have followed lost or unreleased projects.
With D-Hopper joining it, the release gives Nintendo Switch Online another unusual retro offering and turns a long-dormant Virtual Boy revival into something tangible. For many players, Aug. 4 will mark the first real chance to see how these unreleased games fit into Nintendo’s broader history.
