Trending Now - Nintendo Switch Online Welcomes Donkey Kong 64 Next Week

WHO:

Engadget - Nintendo announced the addition of Donkey Kong 64 to its Nintendo Classics library.

Nintendo Life - The game was developed by Rare.

WHAT:

Engadget - Donkey Kong 64 is described as a "cult favorite" and "remains an important part of Nintendo's history."

Nintendo Life - The game features a storyline where K. Rool kidnaps the Kong family to distract Donkey Kong, who must rescue them and reclaim his Golden Bananas.

Nintendo Everything - The game allows players to engage in "competitive battle arenas with friends in four-player split-screen action" (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately).

Engadget - Donkey Kong 64 will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.

Engadget - The game is a 1999 collectathon platformer featuring Donkey Kong.

Nintendo Life - Players will control five Kong characters: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong.

Nintendo Life - The game includes the famous 'DK Rap' and various collectibles, puzzles, and battle arenas.

WHERE:

Engadget - The game will be available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.

Nintendo Life - Japan will also receive Donkey Kong 64 on its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.

WHEN:

Engadget - Donkey Kong 64 will be available on June 4, 2026.

Engadget - This will be the first N64 game added to Nintendo Switch Online in 2026.

WHY:

Engadget - The addition of Donkey Kong 64 follows the release of Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble in December, indicating a continued expansion of the N64 library on Nintendo Switch Online.

Engadget - Nintendo fans have been requesting the addition of Donkey Kong 64 since the introduction of the N64 emulator nearly five years ago.

HOW:

Engadget - The game will be accessible to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, which costs $50 per year for an individual membership.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 19:52 UTC)

Nintendo has announced the addition of Donkey Kong 64 to its library on Nintendo Switch Online, a game that is often described as a "cult favorite" and holds a significant place in Nintendo's history. In this classic adventure, players follow Donkey Kong as he attempts to rescue his kidnapped family from K. Rool while reclaiming his Golden Bananas, and they can also enjoy competitive battle arenas with friends in four-player split-screen action, though additional accessories may be needed for multiplayer mode. This release comes after the introduction of Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble in December, highlighting Nintendo's ongoing efforts to expand the N64 offerings available to subscribers.

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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 18:04 UTC)

Nintendo has announced that Donkey Kong 64 will be added to its Nintendo Classics library and will be available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service starting June 4, 2026. This beloved 1999 collectathon platformer, developed by Rare, allows players to control five Kong characters and features the iconic 'DK Rap' along with various collectibles, puzzles, and battle arenas. Fans have been eagerly requesting this addition since the N64 emulator was introduced nearly five years ago, and it will be the first N64 game added to the service in 2026.