Pokémon Sword And Shield Players Will Be Able To Buy Switch Online Memberships In-Game

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Update: Nintendo issues official statement to clear things up.

Update 2: Nintendo has issued the following statement to

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regarding this situation:

As stated on the Game Store pages for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games at

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, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the games’ online features. The games include an in-game option to purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership for those who do not already have one.

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