Donkey Kong 64 Heads to Nintendo Switch Online Next Month
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Donkey Kong 64 is heading to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers on June 4, bringing the classic N64 platformer and its four-player multiplayer modes to modern hardware.
Nintendo is finally bringing the legendary N64 platformer Donkey Kong 64 to the Nintendo Switch Online catalog. Subscribers to the Expansion Pack tier will be able to dive into the jungle adventure starting on June 4. As reported by Eurogamer, this release adds one of the platform's most requested classic titles to the modern hybrid console, letting players experience the sprawling collectathon that defined the late nineties for many players.
The game brings back the classic setup where players can switch between five different members of the Kong family, each with unique abilities required to rescue their captured kin from King K. Rool. Beyond the single player campaign, the release includes the chaotic four player split screen competitive battle arenas that made local multiplayer sessions so memorable back in the day. It joins a growing library of N64 titles on the service, giving both nostalgic veterans and younger players an easy way to experience a piece of gaming history on modern hardware.
While retro releases often spark debates about subscription pricing and the slow pace of classic additions, drops like this remain a highlight for the service. Whether you are planning to test your patience with the infamous banana medals or just want to subject your friends to the legendary Donkey Kong Rap in local multiplayer, June 4 marks a solid excuse to boot up the Switch. Be sure to check out the original reporting on Eurogamer for more details on the drop.
Tags: Nintendo Switch, Retro Gaming, Nintendo, Classics, Console
Original article: Eurogamer