Killer Instinct Gold Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online

Killer Instinct Gold has now joined the Nintendo Switch Online library, marking the latest addition from the Nintendo 64 era. This game is a port of the arcade hit, Killer Instinct 2, and it complements the original Killer Instinct already available in the retro gaming collection accessible to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.

Originally released in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold was crafted by the renowned British studio Rare, which was deeply involved with Nintendo at the time. Rare, known for iconic titles like Donkey Kong Country, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark, brought their expertise to this fighting game. Players can choose from a roster of 10 fighters and engage in various game modes, boasting "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."

Now under the ownership of Microsoft, the Killer Instinct franchise sees Killer Instinct Gold as another Xbox Game Studios title available on the Switch. Despite the release of the Xbox One launch title, Killer Instinct, in 2013, there has been no hint of a new sequel in the works.

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View 11 ImagesNintendo Switch Online is a subscription-based service that enhances the gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch. It offers online multiplayer functionality, enabling players to connect with friends worldwide, and a rich library of classic games from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, the new GameCube libraries with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. Prospective subscribers can try the service with a free seven-day trial.

Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 opened at the end of April, with the console priced at $449.99. The response was overwhelming, leading to Nintendo issuing a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store about potential delays in delivery due to high demand. However, Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, expressed confidence to IGN that the company would meet consumer demand "through the holidays."