Donkey Kong 64 Is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in June
Nintendo is bringing one of the Nintendo 64’s most memorable adventures to modern players, as Donkey Kong 64 joins the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library next month. The classic 3D platformer is set to arrive on June 3 globally, giving subscribers another nostalgic favorite to enjoy on Nintendo Switch.
Originally released for the Nintendo 64, Donkey Kong 64 remains a fan-favorite thanks to its huge worlds, colorful characters, tricky collectibles, and chaotic multiplayer battles. Now, players can return to DK Isles and take on King K. Rool once again as part of Nintendo’s growing collection of classic games.
In Donkey Kong 64, the villainous K. Rool and the Kremlings are back with another dangerous plan, and it is up to Donkey Kong and his crew to stop them. Players will explore puzzle-filled areas, recover the stolen Golden Bananas, and protect the Kong homeland from destruction.
The adventure features five playable Kongs, each with their own abilities and personality. Donkey Kong leads the team with strength and balance, while Diddy Kong brings speed and agility. Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong each add their own unique skills, making exploration more varied as players unlock new paths, solve puzzles, and discover hidden secrets.
Donkey Kong 64 is well known for its massive amount of collectibles. Players can search for Golden Bananas, coins, blueprints, and other items across a wide range of themed locations. The game also includes quirky minigames, platforming challenges, boss fights, and plenty of classic Rare-era humor that helped define the Nintendo 64 generation.
Alongside the single-player adventure, Donkey Kong 64 also includes multiplayer battle arenas. Up to four players can compete in split-screen action, making it a fun option for anyone who wants to revisit classic couch multiplayer on Nintendo Switch. Additional controllers or accessories may be required for multiplayer play.
To access Donkey Kong 64 on Nintendo Switch, players will need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. This premium tier of Nintendo’s subscription service gives members access to a growing selection of retro games from systems such as NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, and Virtual Boy.
The arrival of Donkey Kong 64 is a major addition for fans of classic Nintendo platformers. With its large worlds, memorable cast, collectible-heavy gameplay, and nostalgic multiplayer mode, the game remains one of the standout titles from the Nintendo 64 library.
For longtime fans, this is a chance to relive one of Donkey Kong’s biggest adventures. For new players, it is an opportunity to experience a classic 3D platformer that helped shape the era of exploration-focused Nintendo 64 games. Either way, Donkey Kong 64 joining Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack makes June an exciting month for retro gaming fans.
