Killer Instinct Gold has been newly added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, bringing the excitement of this classic Nintendo 64 game to subscribers of the Online Expansion Pack. This title is a port of the arcade favorite Killer Instinct 2, joining its predecessor, the original Killer Instinct, in the ever-growing collection of retro games available to play.
Originally released in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold was crafted by the renowned British studio Rare, which at the time was a prominent second-party developer for Nintendo. Rare's portfolio includes iconic titles such as Donkey Kong Country, GoldenEye 007, and Perfect Dark. In Killer Instinct Gold, players can choose from a diverse roster of 10 fighters and engage in intense battles across various game modes, with the promise of "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."
Now owned by Microsoft, the inclusion of Killer Instinct Gold on the Nintendo Switch marks another Xbox Game Studios title available on the platform. Since the release of the Xbox One launch title Killer Instinct in 2013, there has been no official word from Microsoft about plans for a new installment in the series.
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Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that enhances the gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch by offering online multiplayer capabilities and a vast library of classic games from various Nintendo consoles spanning over four decades. This includes titles from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the new GameCube libraries. New subscribers can also take advantage of a free seven-day trial.
Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 commenced at the end of April, with the console priced at $449.99. The demand was predictably high, leading Nintendo to issue a warning to U.S. customers about potential delays in receiving their pre-ordered consoles. However, Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, expressed confidence to IGN that the company would have sufficient stock to meet consumer demand through the holiday season.
