When is Donkey Kong 64 on Switch Online?
Donkey Kong 64 arrives on Switch Online next month
Nintendo has confirmed that Donkey Kong 64 is coming to its Switch Online + Expansion Pack library, with availability beginning next month for subscribers.
The move continues Nintendo’s ongoing effort to expand its N64 catalog on Switch, with this title positioned as one of the most notable N64 entries that finally becomes easily accessible on modern Nintendo hardware. It also represents a long-awaited reappearance for fans who previously had to rely on older hardware or alternative ways to play.
What’s confirmed
- Service: Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
- Model: Subscribers get access to the N64 classic through the Switch Online library
- Game: Rare’s Donkey Kong 64
Why it matters
For preservation-minded players, N64-era titles are often the hardest to access consistently—especially in convenient, official ways. Adding Donkey Kong 64 to the Switch Online catalog makes it easier for new players to experience the game and for longtime fans to revisit it on a supported platform.
It also highlights Nintendo’s continued focus on building value in the Expansion Pack tier by periodically rotating in major first-party and third-party N64 titles rather than smaller, more obscure additions.