Introduced by way of Nintendo’s YouTube channel and the Xbox Wire, the long-anticipated launch date lastly confirms when gamers can leap again into the function of James Bond each in single-player and its beloved multiplayer.

A sequence of leaks and rumours had been lastly confirmed by the 2 corporations in September final yr, although GoldenEye 007 beforehand solely had a “coming quickly” launch window.

These seeking to play the sport on Swap will want each Nintendo Swap On-line and its Growth Cross (that provides the N64 digital library), whereas Xbox customers will be capable to obtain it for no extra value by way of Xbox Sport Cross.

The 2 variations of the sport aren’t equivalent, nevertheless, as solely the Swap model will embody on-line multiplayer – the primary time this characteristic has been formally obtainable for the 26 yr previous recreation. The Xbox model can be a remastered version that features new management choices, achievements, 16:9 decision, and as much as 4K Extremely HD decision.

GoldenEye 007 had been all however confirmed on Xbox for a very long time as fan web site True Achievements and even Xbox’s personal web site listed the sport’s achievements, however followers will lastly be capable to get their fingers on it later this week.

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