Donkey Kong 64 Announced For Nintendo Switch Online – Coming in June

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After years of requests from fans, Donkey Kong 64 is coming to the Nintendo Switch! Nintendo has confirmed it will be added to the Switch Online service on June 4th, making it the 43rd Nintendo 64 game available on the console.

Donkey Kong 64 was a significant game for the series and a standout title on its console when it was released in 1999. Developed by Rare, this open-world 3D platformer was celebrated for its impressive graphics, engaging story, and polished gameplay.

The game also debuted the iconic “DK Rap,” a song created for the opening that has since become a signature tune for the Donkey Kong series. Although Nintendo has been updating and re-releasing other Donkey Kong games on systems like the Wii U, 3DS, and Switch, Donkey Kong 64 hasn’t received the same treatment until now.

For the first time in over 27 years, you can officially play Donkey Kong 64 without needing to use unofficial methods like emulation or piracy. This is a significant moment for fans of the game. Plus, this release fits with a previously leaked list of Nintendo 64 games expected in 2025.

A recent leak revealed a list of games, including Pokémon DX: Gale of Darkness, Rayman 2, and Super Smash Bros. So far, only Glover and Super Smash Bros. haven’t been officially announced from that list. With the announcement of Donkey Kong 64, it’s likely more announcements are coming soon.

Get ready to explore the world of Donkey Kong 64 on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack! Join Donkey Kong and his family as they battle the villainous King K. Rool, who’s causing trouble with a mechanical island and kidnapping the Kongs to distract Donkey Kong. You’ll play as one of five Kongs – Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong – and embark on a quirky adventure to rescue friends, recover Golden Bananas, and protect DK Island. Each Kong has unique abilities and upgrades to help you climb, swim, and jump through challenging levels. Along the way, you’ll meet helpful characters like other Kongs and even a surprisingly friendly Kremling named K. Lumsy. Whether you’re playing solo to collect everything and enjoy fun minigames, or battling it out with friends in four-player split-screen arenas, there’s plenty of fun to go around!

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2026-05-28 10:44