"Killer Instinct Gold Joins Nintendo Switch Online Library"

Killer Instinct Gold has been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, bringing another classic Nintendo 64 title to subscribers of the Online Expansion Pack. This game is a port of the arcade fighter Killer Instinct 2 and joins the original Killer Instinct in the growing collection of retro games available on the service.

Originally released in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold was developed by the renowned British studio Rare. At the time, Rare was a frequent second-party developer for Nintendo, creating beloved titles such as Donkey Kong Country, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark for Nintendo's early systems. In Killer Instinct Gold, players can choose from a roster of 10 fighters and engage in various game modes, utilizing "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."

It's worth noting that Rare, and consequently the Killer Instinct franchise, is now owned by Microsoft. This makes Killer Instinct Gold yet another Xbox Game Studios title available on the Nintendo Switch. Since the launch of the Xbox One title Killer Instinct in 2013, there have been no announcements from Microsoft regarding a new sequel to the series.

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Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service designed to enhance the gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch platform. It offers online multiplayer functionality, allowing players to compete or collaborate with friends worldwide. Additionally, subscribers gain access to a diverse library of classic Nintendo games from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the new GameCube libraries. A free seven-day trial is available for those interested in trying out the service.

Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 began 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 through the My Nintendo Store that delivery by the release date is not guaranteed due to high demand. Despite this, Doug Bowser, the head of Nintendo of America, expressed confidence to IGN that the company will have sufficient stock to meet consumer demand throughout the holiday season.