LogFAQs > #980113544

Which switch? Lite, regular model?

also, none of the multiplayer features are available for if you dont have the Nintendo base subscription (free trials also count)

Pokemon sword has some multiplayer features that kinda give the game life, a bit like Dark Souls where you see phantoms roaming around the area whereas Pokmon sword lets you see other Pokmon trainers though they like lifeless npcs that give you free stuff whenever you interact with them.

also theres usually a ton of sales almost every month or so, so you might find something you like cheap