Killer Instinct Gold has been freshly 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, now joins the original Killer Instinct in the vast selection of retro games available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.
Originally launched in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold was crafted by the renowned British studio Rare, which was a key second-party developer for Nintendo during that era. Rare's portfolio includes iconic games like Donkey Kong Country, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark. In Killer Instinct Gold, players can choose from a roster of 10 fierce fighters and engage in a variety of game modes, boasting "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."
Interestingly, Rare, and by extension the Killer Instinct series, is now under the ownership of Microsoft. This makes Killer Instinct Gold another Xbox Game Studios title to find its way onto the Nintendo Switch. Since the release of the Xbox One launch title Killer Instinct in 2013, there have been no signs from Microsoft of plans to further expand the franchise with a new sequel.
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Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service designed to enhance the gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch. It offers online multiplayer functionality, enabling players to connect and compete with friends globally. Subscribers also gain access to a rich catalog of classic games from various Nintendo systems, including the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the new GameCube libraries. A complimentary seven-day trial is available for those curious to explore the service.
Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off at the end of April, with the console priced at $449.99. The response was overwhelming, as expected. However, Nintendo has cautioned U.S. customers who preordered via the My Nintendo Store that they might not receive their console on the release date due to the high demand. Despite this, Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, expressed confidence to IGN that the company would be able to satisfy consumer demand "through the holidays."
