When is 007 coming to switch

Today, it was announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream that GoldenEye 007 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online. But it’s not alone: it’s also coming to Xbox Game Pass.That’s right: 25 years after its original release, the hit favourite GoldenEye 007 is making its way to modern consoles. Don’t get too excited: this isn’t a remake or even a remaster. It’s a slightly updated version of the original, featuring “new features for the modern age of gaming”.Those new features include dual analogue stick support (yes, GoldenEye 007 is so old that it comes from a time where thumbsticks weren’t a thing), native 16:9 screen ratio and up to 4K resolution, and a full suite of unlockable achievements.Related: The Best James Bond GamesIf you’ve never played GoldenEye 007, this is a stealth shooter lauded for being genre-defining. From a first-person perspective, you’ll step into the shoes of none other than James Bond (of the Pierce Brosnan era – Daniel Craig was barely out of school when this originally released). You’ll then head out on an epic mission to stop the GoldenEye satellite being unleashed on the world.The fan-favourite mode of GoldenEye 007, though, is undoubtedly its split screen multiplayer. There, up to four players battle it out against each other in a true test of stealth skills. You’ll be glad to hear that multiplayer is making a return in both the Switch and Xbox versions. Though, while the Nintendo Direct announcement specified online multiplayer, there’s no mention of that on the Xbox Blog.Still, beggars can’t be choosers, and if this is an old favourite of yours, you can jump in soon at no extra cost thanks to Xbox Game Pass. And if you own a digital version of Rare Replay, the collection of Rare classics, you’ll be able to claim and download GoldenEye 007 free to keep. Nice.There’s no firm release date for this yet, but more information will be coming soon. Co-owner and editor-in-chiefKim's been into video games since playing Dizzy on her brother's Commodore 64 as a nipper. She'll give just about anything a go, but she's got a

(Image credit: Xbox Game Studios)Update (Sep. 13, 2022): Microsoft confirms that GoldenEye 007 will not feature online play on Xbox.What you need to knowThe rumored GoldenEye 007 remaster has been officially confirmed for release in today's Nintendo Direct.Rare has made a statement on Twitter revealing it will come to Xbox Game Pass as part of Rare Replay.The remaster will include improved graphics and split-screen local multiplayer, but no online multiplayer for the Xbox release.Following months of speculation, rumors, and a leaked achievements list, today Rare has finally confirmed the arrival of a GoldenEye 007 remaster. Today's Nintendo Direct showcased an official trailer for the long-anticipated release, followed by a tweet from Xbox studio Rare confirming the game will also come to Xbox Game Pass. However, the tweet does not mention that the Xbox edition will be not receiving online multiplayer, which has been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch.25 years after its original release, experience GoldenEye 007 faithfully recreated for Xbox consoles. Includes achievements, 4K resolution and a smoother framerate – even in split-screen local multiplayer! Coming soon to @XboxGamePass. pic.twitter.com/kpBlJKqFR9September 13, 2022The remaster will feature improved graphics, boosted framerate and native 16:9 4K resolution on Xbox. Local split-screen multiplayer will also be a feature for up to four players, but so far online multiplayer has only been announced for the Nintendo release. Online multiplayer on Nintendo Switch Online is a system level feature, allowing any classic game from the N64 library that had local multiplayer features to work online via virtualized emulation.So far there has been no release date confirmed but this announcement comes 25 years following the original release, and fans will be excited to have all the speculation of the past months confirmed by official sources. The announcement has been dampened somewhat by the online multiplayer effectively being a Nintendo Switch exclusive. Bringing online virtualized multiplayer features to classic games on Xbox would require additional investments in the Xbox backward compatibility system, which has been put on hiatus at least for now.Given the curious rights situation for the GoldenEye 007 video game IP being split between Microsoft and Nintendo, porting the game to modern systems was likely no easy feat. Phil Spencer has previously spoken of having a "ton of respect" for Nintendo despite them being competitors in the console market. With Rare's Banjo-Kazooie having hit Nintendo Switch Online this year, this is one of various recent collaborative efforts between the two studios. GoldenEye007 will be coming to Xbox Game Pass as a day one release, and owners of the Rare Replay compilation of games will receive a free copy of the game.UpdateA Microsoft spokesperson reached out to confirm that the GoldenEye 007 remaster will not feature online

GoldenEye 007 is finally coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch on January 27 via Nintendo Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass. After being announced last September, fans will finally get to replay the game almost solely responsible for making the modern FPS so popular.For e refresher to those who’ve forgotten the game completely, or those new to the classic, you will “enter a world of espionage as Bond in GoldenEye 007. Your covert operation to stop the GoldenEye weapon satellite spans the globe –you’ll infiltrate underground bases, charge through a military train and slink around the depths of a jungle. Along the way, M will brief you on your objectives and Q Branch will support your efforts with an array of gadgets, but the ultimate success of this mission is yours alone. Save the day, then go for the gold in spy-vs-spy action locally** or online in the four-player multiplayer mode and enjoy round after round of first-person competitive action.”For subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, it’ll be available as part of the Nintendo 64 library and let players jump into the single player campaign or spy vs spy action both locally and online. For those with an Xbox Game Pass membership, it’ll be available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One owners.Although there aren’t any specific enhancements for the Switch version, it’ll offer alternative controller options, achievements, and native 16:9 resolution and up to 4K Ultra HD on Game Pass. If players own a copy of Rare Replay, Rare’s 30-game compilation of classics, they’ll be able to download GoldenEye 007 free of charge.There’s a good chance GoldenEye 007 will be better living in the memories of those that played it all the way back in 1997, but still, it’ll be pretty cool hearing that banging soundtrack

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: A new batch of classic Nintendo 64 games is heading to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service in the not too distant future. The crown jewel is GoldenEye 007, which is also getting a re-release on Xbox Game Pass. During its Nintendo Direct presentation on Monday, the Japanese gaming giant confirmed that Pilotwings 64, Mario Party and Mario Party 2 will be added to the collection by the end of the year. In 2023, fans can expect to see Mario Party 3, Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2, Excitebike 64 and 1080 Snowboarding join the mix.Nintendo saved the best for last as it was revealed that classic first-person shooter GoldenEye 007 is also in the pipeline. The first-person shooter from Rare launched on the N64 in 1997 with an excellent single-player campaign but where the game really shined was in split-screen, four-player multiplayer mode.Nintendo did not provide a release date for GoldenEye 007 but did say it was coming soon with online play.A Nintendo Switch Online individual membership starts at $3.99 per month. The Expansion Pack is priced at $49.99 for 12 months (there is no monthly option).In related news, developer Rare announced an updated version of GoldenEye 007 for Xbox Game Pass. The remake will feature improved control options, support for up to 4K resolution, a consistent refresh rate and a full slate of achievements to unlock. The original's campaign mode, difficultly levels, cheats and iconic split-screen local multiplayer mode will all make a return, we are told.Rare's announcement made no mention of online play. Was this a simple oversight or an intentionally worded press release? Only time will tell.Rare said gamers that own a digital copy of Rare Replay will be able to download the game for free. Rare Replay is a compilation of 30 classic Rare games that arrived in 2015. Notably absent from the bundle was GoldenEye 007 and the Donkey Kong Country series, both of which were excluded due to licensing issues. Rare promised to provide more information including a release date soon.