Killer Instinct Gold has recently been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, bringing the excitement of this classic Nintendo 64 game to subscribers of the Online Expansion Pack. This addition marks another milestone in the ever-growing catalog of retro titles available through the service.
Originally released in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold is a port of the arcade hit Killer Instinct 2, developed by the renowned British studio Rare. At the time, Rare was a frequent collaborator with Nintendo, contributing iconic titles such as Donkey Kong Country, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark to the early Nintendo lineup. With Killer Instinct Gold, players can choose from a roster of 10 formidable fighters and engage in intense battles across various game modes, boasting "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."
Despite Rare and the Killer Instinct franchise now being under the ownership of Microsoft, Killer Instinct Gold joins a select group of Xbox Game Studios titles available on the Nintendo Switch. Since the launch of the Xbox One version of Killer Instinct in 2013, there has been no official word on a new sequel to the series.
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Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that enhances the gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch platform. It offers online multiplayer capabilities, allowing players to compete and cooperate with friends, alongside an extensive library of classic Nintendo games from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, the new GameCube libraries with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. A free seven-day trial is available for those interested in testing the service.
Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 began at the end of April, with the console priced at $449.99. The demand was overwhelming, leading Nintendo to caution U.S. customers about potential delays in delivery due to high demand. However, Doug Bowser, the head of Nintendo of America, expressed confidence to IGN that the company would be able to meet consumer demand "through the holidays."
