Nintendo Connect’s latest installment features a playful twist with costumed Teddiursa and a showcase of the eF-eM initiative, released October 8, 2025. The video, now available, highlights the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet‘s “Hidden Treasure of the Area Zero” downloadable content and details the ongoing eF-eM program designed to enhance the Nintendo Switch Online experience.
The Nintendo Connect presentation, a recurring series offering updates on Nintendo’s games and services, took an unexpected turn with the appearance of staff members dressed as Teddiursa, a popular Pokémon. This lighthearted segment preceded a deeper dive into the upcoming “The Indigo Disk” expansion for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the second part of the “Hidden Treasure of the Area Zero” DLC. The expansion, slated for release in December 2025, will allow players to explore Blueberry Academy, an underwater school. Alongside the Pokémon news, Nintendo reiterated its commitment to the eF-eM initiative – a program focused on expanding the value of nintendo Switch online through exclusive content and benefits.
The eF-eM program, launched earlier in 2025, aims to provide subscribers with a wider range of classic games, exclusive in-game items, and special offers. Nintendo emphasized that eF-eM is a long-term commitment, with plans to continually add new features and content to the service. The latest Nintendo Connect video provides a comprehensive overview of thes benefits and encourages players to explore the expanded Nintendo Switch Online offerings.