Donkey Kong 64 joins Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack

Nintendo has announced that the classic Nintendo 64 game Donkey Kong 64 will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online service next month. The game will become available to subscribers of the Expansion Pack tier on June 4.

Originally released exclusively for the Nintendo 64 in November 1999, Donkey Kong 64 is a 3D platformer developed by Rare. It was the first and only 3D Donkey Kong title for many years and represents the final major Donkey Kong game from Rare before the studio was sold to Microsoft. Upon its original release, the game earned high critical praise.

The game’s story involves the villain King K. Rool, who kidnaps the Kong family from DK Island. Players must guide Donkey Kong to rescue his friends, reclaim Golden Bananas, and save his homeland. The adventure allows players to choose from five distinct Kong characters: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong. Each character possesses unique abilities used to navigate treacherous areas, solve puzzles, and hunt for a vast array of collectibles. The game also includes competitive four-player split-screen battle arenas and various minigames.

This addition marks the first Nintendo 64 title to be added...