Rare's beloved collect-a-thon platformer Banjo-Kazooie will be the latest title added to Expansion Pack, Nintendo's premium online subscription. Expansion Pack — itself an addition to Switch Online — already supports a wealth of classic games from the early 3D era, like Star Fox 64, SuperMario 64, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, as well as some memorable additions from the Sega Genesis library.
Banjo’s on a mission to rescue his sister from the envious wicked witch Gruntilda!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 10, 2021
Foil her selfish plan to snatch the beauty from Tooty in Banjo-Kazooie, available to #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members in January! #Nintendo64pic.twitter.com/pvPD4aRvwr
The roadmap for Expansion Pack teased Banjo-Kazooie back in September, but the company has now confirmed it will be playable on modern hardware come January 2022. While Switch Online can be purchased in 1-, 3- or 12-month increments, Expansion Pack is only available as a year-long subscription. It retails for an additional $50 on top of Switch Online's $20 annual price tag.