Banjo-Kazooie headed to Nintendo Switch Online in January Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Banjo-Kazooie headed to Nintendo Switch Online in January UPDATE: Out on 20th January. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 19 Jan 2022 37 comments UPDATE 19/01/22: Banjo-Kazooie will hit Switch Online on 20th January. Nintendo shared the news in a tweet with a new trailer of the bear and bird duo in action. 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 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings ORIGINAL STORY 10/12/21: Bear and bird duo Banjo and Kazooie are heading to Nintendo Switch Online in January. Rare's incredible N64 platformer, Banjo-Kazooie, is one of the most celebrated games on the console and likely one of the most requested games for the service. Rare studio head Craig Duncan tweeted his delight: "Always a pleasure to work with our good friends at Nintendo, I'm a big fan of #NintendoSwitchOnline and it's really important to preserve classic games for future generations to play." Watch on YouTube Always a pleasure to work with our good friends at Nintendo, I'm a big fan of #NintendoSwitchOnline and it's really important to preserve classic games for future generations to play. Banjo and other @RareLtd classics also available on @XboxGamePass and as part of #RareReplay https://t.co/RV0Gx0fbhh- Craig Duncan (@Gamerboss) December 10, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings After a prolific run of games on Nintendo's console, Rare was bought by Microsoft to work exclusively on Xbox games. But this isn't the first time Banjo and Kazooie have been on Switch, following their addition to Super Smash Bros Ultimate. After the initial run of games, Paper Mario 64 was added to Nintendo Switch Online on 10th December. The announcement of Banjo-Kazooie for January suggests we'll perhaps see one new game on the expansion each month. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store