The classic Nintendo 64 gameGoldenEye 007is coming to Xbox Game Pass, and it’s doing so with some major enhancements that should sweeten the pot for Xbox gamers. AGoldenEye 007remaster or re-releasehas been rumored for years now, but has been held back due to the game’s complicated licensing issues. However, it’s finally been announced thatGoldenEye 007is coming to modern gaming platforms, and it will be available to play through Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Evidence of theGoldenEye 007re-release has been steadily leaking online for years now. Most recently,GoldenEye 007achievements appeared online, which was the strongest evidence yet that the game existed. Now that it’s been confirmed, fans have a better idea of what to expect from the project.
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GoldenEye 007currently lacks a release date, but it’s been confirmed that the game will have achievement support, 4K resolution, and an improved frame rate. What has not been confirmed at this time is ifGoldenEye 007will have online multiplayer when it comes to Xbox Game Pass. The official blog post announcing the game makes no mention of online multiplayer, so it seems like those hoping to playGoldenEye 007online may be missing out.
While it’s unclear if the Xbox Game Pass version ofGoldenEye 007will have online multiplayer, we do know that it will be supported when it comes to the Switch Online Expansion Pack version of the game. It was confirmed during the latest Nintendo Direct thatGoldenEye 007is coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack, and like other games available through that service, it will let players set up online matches with their friends. There will be no online matchmaking for multiplayer, unfortunately.
This may be disappointing news for some fans, but others will be happy to playGoldenEye 007split-screen multiplayer on a modern console. Pricing and specific release date information remain elusive for the Xbox version of the game, but we do know that those that own theRare Replaycollectionwill be able to get the game completely free of charge, with no need to even be signed up for Xbox Game Pass. This is a nice bonus, and it goes a long way in makingRare Replaya more comprehensive collection of Rare’s library.
GoldenEye 007is available now for Nintendo 64, and is coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
