Nintendo adds Donkey Kong 64 to Nintendo Switch Online

Donkey Kong 64 returns with its fellow retro games in the Nintendo 64 Nintendo Classics. It will be available for anyone to try on June 4, 2026.

The trailer showcases Donkey Kong 64 as a 3D platformer that gives more spotlight to the Kong family. Tiny Kong, Diddy Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong assist with Donkey Kong’s main quest to fight against King K Rool’s Kremlin crew, save his friends, and reclaim his Golden Bananas.

Nintendo 64 Nintendo Classics is only available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass. Nintendo Switch owners are only able to bind in-game controls, while Nintendo Switch 2 players can utilize Rewind, CRT filters, and controller schemes. Nintendo will continue to bring more nostalgic games for its online service in the near future.

Brandon Williams

Brandon has played games ever since the PS2 like Ape Escape, Rampage Total Destruction, and Crash Bandicoot. His love for RPGs would only grow once he played Persona 3, which made him try other immersive games like Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne and Xenoblade Chronicles. He continues to play on modern consoles like PS4 and Nintendo Switch 2.