Nintendo gave N64 fans quite a surprise this week, announcing that Rare’s 3D platformer Banjo-Tooie will be joining the expansion pack service next week on October 25, 2024.
As part of this announcement, Rare (known today for titles like Sea of Thieves) took to social media to share its unique appreciation for fans being able to access this classic in an “alternative, modern way.” expressed excitement. Here’s what the UK-based studio had to say:
“Banjo-Tooie! Coming to Nintendo Switch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion members! Next week! Excited to see this available in another modern way (alongside @XboxGamePass and Rare Replays). If we can do that, we’ll see how a lot of new players approach Grunty Industries.”
Banjo Tooey! Nintendo Switch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion members! Next week!
Very happy to see this made available in another modern way (alongside @XboxGamePass and Rare Replay). We hope to see many new players finding their way into Grunty Industries. https://t.co/zZXJnwPq8M
— Rare Ltd. (@RareLtd) October 18, 2024
As previously mentioned, this title is already available on Xbox Game Pass and Rare Replay Collection. The trailer for the Switch Online version also mentions that the N64 release is “now in widescreen mode.”
Stephen Mayles, the “father of Banjo-Kazooie,” also wished everyone “good luck” in getting through Grunty Industries.
Good luck getting through the bloody Grunty industry, everyone https://t.co/4K429mubn9— Steve Mayles (@WinkySteve) October 18, 2024
Other rare titles added to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack N64 library so far include Blast Corps, the original Banjo-Kazooie, and GoldenEye 007. Some other retro series such as Donkey Kong Country and Battletoads have also been added to the service.
Will you be revisiting Banjo-Tooie on Switch Online next week? Let us know in the comments.
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