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Nintendo Music Expands Free-Roam Playlists with New Tracks from Yoshis Island, Donkey Kong, Luigis Mansion, WarioWare and Flipnote Studio
Nintendo Music, the streaming service that delivers Nintendo soundtracks to Switch Online subscribers, has broadened its Free‑Roam playlists as part of the Mario Kart World rollout. The update adds seven tracks from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, one from Donkey Kong Country, one from Luigi’s Mansion, one from WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, and one from Flipnote Studio.
Free‑Roam mode is a feature of Mario Kart World, the 2025 open‑world racing game released for the Nintendo Switch 2. In this mode players can wander the game’s large island outside of races, and the new playlists let users listen to music from other Nintendo titles while they explore.
The Yoshi’s Island playlist contains seven tracks:
Opening Melody Flower Field BGM (Ska) Flower Field BGM (Jazz) Stage Boss (Jazz) Stage Boss (Rock ‘n’ Roll) Athletic BGM * Bowser
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island debuted in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It introduced Yoshi’s flutter jump and egg‑spawning mechanics, and its soundtrack has been praised for its melodic variety.
From Donkey Kong Country comes a single track, “DK Island Swing.” The 1994 platformer, developed by Rare and published by Nintendo, is known for its lush jungle levels and memorable music.
Luigi’s Mansion contributes “Title Theme (Humming).” The 2001 horror‑comedy game, also on the SNES, features a spooky soundtrack that has become iconic among fans.
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! supplies the track “Voiced Being Carried on the Waves.” The 2001 micro‑game collection is noted for its rapid‑fire gameplay and quirky tunes.
Flipnote Studio provides “Mario Drawing Song.” Flipnote Studio is a creative application that lets users draw, animate, and compose music on the Nintendo 3DS. Its inclusion is notable because it is not a traditional game.
Nintendo Music launched on October 31 2024 for Android and iOS, and a web player was added on June 1 2026. The service is available to users who subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online, which grants access to a library of classic Nintendo titles and their soundtracks.
Critics have praised the curated playlists and the ability to extend tracks for longer listening sessions, but they also point out the absence of composer credits and the limited number of songs available at launch.
A user on the Nintendo Music page noted that Flipnote Studio was a surprise inclusion, and that the new tracks are useful for listening while exploring Mario Kart World or playing other games.
Adding non‑Mario titles to the Free‑Roam playlists reflects Nintendo’s effort to showcase the breadth of its intellectual property. The new releases are part of the ongoing rollout of Mario Kart World content, which has already added more tracks from other Nintendo series such as Super Mario Kart and Super Mario Kart 64.
The expanded library is expected to encourage more Switch Online subscribers to use the music service, and it demonstrates Nintendo’s commitment to making its classic soundtracks accessible on modern platforms. As Nintendo continues to grow Nintendo Music, additional playlists from other franchises are likely to follow, further enriching the listening experience for users worldwide.
Free‑Roam mode is a feature of Mario Kart World, the 2025 open‑world racing game released for the Nintendo Switch 2. In this mode players can wander the game’s large island outside of races, and the new playlists let users listen to music from other Nintendo titles while they explore.
The Yoshi’s Island playlist contains seven tracks:
Opening Melody Flower Field BGM (Ska) Flower Field BGM (Jazz) Stage Boss (Jazz) Stage Boss (Rock ‘n’ Roll) Athletic BGM * Bowser
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island debuted in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It introduced Yoshi’s flutter jump and egg‑spawning mechanics, and its soundtrack has been praised for its melodic variety.
From Donkey Kong Country comes a single track, “DK Island Swing.” The 1994 platformer, developed by Rare and published by Nintendo, is known for its lush jungle levels and memorable music.
Luigi’s Mansion contributes “Title Theme (Humming).” The 2001 horror‑comedy game, also on the SNES, features a spooky soundtrack that has become iconic among fans.
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! supplies the track “Voiced Being Carried on the Waves.” The 2001 micro‑game collection is noted for its rapid‑fire gameplay and quirky tunes.
Flipnote Studio provides “Mario Drawing Song.” Flipnote Studio is a creative application that lets users draw, animate, and compose music on the Nintendo 3DS. Its inclusion is notable because it is not a traditional game.
Nintendo Music launched on October 31 2024 for Android and iOS, and a web player was added on June 1 2026. The service is available to users who subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online, which grants access to a library of classic Nintendo titles and their soundtracks.
Critics have praised the curated playlists and the ability to extend tracks for longer listening sessions, but they also point out the absence of composer credits and the limited number of songs available at launch.
A user on the Nintendo Music page noted that Flipnote Studio was a surprise inclusion, and that the new tracks are useful for listening while exploring Mario Kart World or playing other games.
Adding non‑Mario titles to the Free‑Roam playlists reflects Nintendo’s effort to showcase the breadth of its intellectual property. The new releases are part of the ongoing rollout of Mario Kart World content, which has already added more tracks from other Nintendo series such as Super Mario Kart and Super Mario Kart 64.
The expanded library is expected to encourage more Switch Online subscribers to use the music service, and it demonstrates Nintendo’s commitment to making its classic soundtracks accessible on modern platforms. As Nintendo continues to grow Nintendo Music, additional playlists from other franchises are likely to follow, further enriching the listening experience for users worldwide.