Killer Instinct Gold has recently been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, marking another exciting addition for subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. This classic title is a Nintendo 64 port of the arcade hit Killer Instinct 2, complementing the original Killer Instinct already available in the service's retro gaming catalog.
Originally released in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold was crafted by the renowned British studio Rare. During that era, Rare was a prolific second-party developer for Nintendo, responsible for iconic games 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, boasting "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."
Currently, Rare and the Killer Instinct franchise are owned by Microsoft, making Killer Instinct Gold a notable addition from the Xbox Game Studios to the Nintendo Switch platform. Although Microsoft released a new Killer Instinct title in 2013 for the Xbox One, there have been no announcements regarding future sequels in the series.
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Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription-based service designed to enhance your gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch. This service not only provides seamless online multiplayer functionality, enabling you to play with or against friends, but also grants access to an ever-growing library of classic Nintendo games from various eras. This includes titles from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and with the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the new GameCube libraries. Prospective members can also take advantage of a free seven-day trial to explore what the service has to offer.
Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 opened 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 pre-ordered via the My Nintendo Store that delivery on the release date cannot be guaranteed due to the high demand. Despite this, Doug Bowser, the head of Nintendo of America, expressed confidence to IGN that the company will have enough units to meet consumer demand "through the holidays."
