Killer Instinct Gold Joins Nintendo Switch Online Library

Killer Instinct Gold has recently been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, bringing the nostalgia of the Nintendo 64 era to modern gamers. This title, a port of the arcade fighter Killer Instinct 2, now joins the original Killer Instinct within the extensive collection of retro games available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.

Originally released in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold was crafted by the renowned British studio Rare, which was a key second-party developer for Nintendo during that period. Rare's portfolio includes iconic games such as Donkey Kong Country, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark, which have left a significant mark on early Nintendo gaming systems. In Killer Instinct Gold, players can choose from a selection of 10 fierce fighters and engage in various game modes, boasting "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."

Despite Rare and the Killer Instinct franchise now being under Microsoft's ownership, Killer Instinct Gold marks another Xbox Game Studios title available on the Nintendo Switch. Since the launch of Killer Instinct for the Xbox One in 2013, there have been no announcements regarding a new sequel to the series.

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View 11 ImagesNintendo Switch Online is a subscription-based service that enhances the Nintendo Switch gaming experience. It offers online multiplayer capabilities, allowing players to engage in competitive or cooperative play with friends. Additionally, subscribers gain access to a rich library of classic Nintendo games from multiple generations, including titles from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and the soon-to-be-launched Nintendo Switch 2, which will introduce the new GameCube libraries. A free seven-day trial is available for those interested in exploring the service.

Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 opened at the end of April, maintaining a price point of $449.99. The demand was exceptionally high, leading to Nintendo issuing a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store, indicating that release date delivery is not guaranteed. However, Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, expressed confidence to IGN that the company would have sufficient units to meet consumer demand "through the holidays."