Killer Instinct Gold Joins Nintendo Switch Online Library

Killer Instinct Gold has been recently added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, bringing another classic Nintendo 64 game to the platform. This title, a port of the arcade fighter Killer Instinct 2, joins the original Killer Instinct in the extensive collection of retro games accessible to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.

Released in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold was crafted by the renowned British studio Rare. At that time, Rare was a key second-party developer for Nintendo, known for iconic titles like Donkey Kong Country, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark. The game offers players a selection of 10 fighters and a variety of game modes, boasting "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."

Interestingly, Rare and the Killer Instinct franchise are now under Microsoft's umbrella, making Killer Instinct Gold another Xbox Game Studios title available on the Switch. Since the release of the Xbox One launch title, Killer Instinct, in 2013, there has been no hint of a new sequel in the series from Microsoft.

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View 11 ImagesNintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that enhances the gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch. It provides online multiplayer capabilities for connecting with friends and a vast array of classic Nintendo games from systems like the NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Nintendo 64. With the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, subscribers will also gain access to new GameCube libraries. A free seven-day trial is available for those interested in exploring the service.

Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 began at the end of April, with the console priced at $449.99. The demand was exceptionally high, and Nintendo issued a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed. However, Doug Bowser, the head of Nintendo of America, expressed confidence to IGN that the company would have sufficient stock to meet consumer demand "through the holidays."