The popular 1998 classic Banjo-Kazooie is all set to arrive on the popular gaming service Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, leaving the fans excited. It’s been many decades since the devs launched this game despite that, fans can’t get enough of it. So, this iconic game will be coming on Switch Online and Expansion Pack on the 20th of Jan 2022. Moreover, the publisher Nintendo has also released a brand new trailer of this game, especially for this most awaited update.
In fact, the official Nintendo’s American Twitter handle has also shared this joyful news. Last month in Dec 2021, the official Japanese Nintendo Twitter account confirmed the same but didn’t announce any release dates. Since last month, the fans waited in anticipation of getting new leads on this. Finally, the wait for avid fans is over and soon they will be able to enjoy this classic game.
Embark on a wild quest with an unlikely pair! The adventures of Banjo and Kazooie begin here!
Banjo-Kazooie is coming to #NintendoSwitch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on 1/20! #Nintendo64 pic.twitter.com/R349r8gbvD
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 19, 2022
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On the 19th of Jan 2022, the official Nintendo’s American Twitter handle, “Nintendo of America” shared the game’s arrival news.
This tweet also features a stunning trailer of this iconic title. Fans are requested to go through the tweet and can also consider watching the game’s trailer. It looks like this news is already on its way to getting viral.
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As of now, this tweet has gained some significant numbers in terms of likes and retweets.
Fans react to Banjo-Kazooie coming on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
The tweet has crossed a whopping 15k likes, 3k retweets, followed by over 1.5k quote retweets. In fact, there’s no stopping to these figures as they are increasing with each passing second. Somewhere down the line, these numbers reflect how eager the fans are for this game’s arrival on Switch Online and Expansion Pack.
There’s one thing that fans must note here, in order to enjoy this iconic title on Nintendo Switch. The fans will need to have a subscription to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack. That’s going to cost the fans $49.99 for an entire year, which is around $4 a month.
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This seems to be a pretty reasonable amount, and it’s worth it. Therefore, pertaining to the price scheme and the released trailer, let’s have a look at some fan reactions:
Wow that’s cool
If only it was in widescreen without any emulation bugs… pic.twitter.com/7HXSZMasDM
— ⚙Gibo⚙ (Forgotten Land Hype 2: Electric Boogaloo) (@stardream61016) January 19, 2022
Or just, ya know . . .
(play on the original if ya have it – this game was the best birthday present I ever got from my dad, from all the way back in '98 when I turned 9) pic.twitter.com/7FUgEkQAMa— BigHead2615 (@BigHead2615) January 19, 2022
And Rare Replay is always fun!
2nd best gift my brother ever gave me!
… pic.twitter.com/NcDIflwFmQ— BigHead2615 (@BigHead2615) January 19, 2022
Excited to play the Rated T Banjo Kazooie! Welcome back, Bear and Bird duo! pic.twitter.com/0xC0Nan0MB
— ❄️🎄🎁TisTheSnowballEggnog (back up acc)❄️🌟 (@ChowderGumball) January 19, 2022
THE YEAR OF BANJO’S REVIVAL pic.twitter.com/sYAHhzblvo
— Pastap0wer (@pastap0wer) January 19, 2022
Omgggggggggggggggg yessssss played this so much when I was younger ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥲
— Pokemon Queen🗡👸🏻 (@GachaQueenn) January 19, 2022
Omg why didn’t I see this sooner
— Leonhart (@LeonhartYT) January 19, 2022
Glad to have you back 🐻 🐦 pic.twitter.com/qrG2qHnJlg
— Generation Game | (@GenerationGameX) January 19, 2022
they're finally back home where they belong #Nintendo64 #NintendoSwitchOnline #NintendoSwitch ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pLrPkE3QkU
— joup (@VideoGamerJoup9) January 19, 2022
NICE!!!!! Happy to see them on a Nintendo platform again😌 pic.twitter.com/6sGl0EcPIj
— 🌟Koolkamjam💫 (@KameronKKJ) January 19, 2022
First Microsoft buying Activision and now this! AMAZING
— BroskiPlays #V23RMAN🪶👨 (@broskiplays_) January 19, 2022
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They home 🥺🏡
— Walmart Canada Gaming (@WalmartCAGaming) January 19, 2022
Good memories
I still have the old Banjo Kazooie VHS from #NintendoPower narrated by @realjonlovitzhttps://t.co/0JZuuEWKMb
— Nick Reynolds (@NickLReynolds) January 19, 2022
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What do you make out of reactions from the game fanatics above? Are you excited about trying out this game? Let us know in the comments below.