The wait is finally over for fans of the classic shooter game, GoldenEye 007. The game will be releasing for Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles on January 27th, 2023.
The release of GoldenEye 007 for modern platforms has been a long time coming, due to complicated licensing and rights issues.
#1. GoldenEye 007 HD on Switch
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The Switch version of the N64 classic will be available to subscribers of Nintendo's Switch Online Expansion Pack tier. Like other N64 titles on the service, it will include online play, something that fans have been eagerly waiting for. Switch Online's classic games library is able to feature online play through emulation of the original local modes as a feature of the platform. A pair of trailers published on Wednesday confirm widescreen support for both versions of the shooter.
#2. GoldenEye 007 HD on Xbox
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The Xbox version will include "achievements, 4K resolution and a smoother framerate" in addition to split-screen local multiplayer. Rare, the developer of the game, previously said of the Xbox port: "The original experience has been updated with improved control options (including dual analogue stick support), native 16:9 resolution up to 4K Ultra HD (where supported), a consistent refresh rate and a full complement of achievements to unlock." GoldenEye 007 will be made available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S as part of Xbox Game Pass. Additionally, players who own a digital copy of Rare Replay will be able to download the game free of charge.
#3. Not the Same as Cancelled Xbox 360 Remaster
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It's important to note that the version of GoldenEye releasing for modern platforms is not the same as the cancelled Xbox 360 remaster that was leaked online in 2021. A Rare employee previously confirmed that the version of GoldenEye releasing for modern platforms is not the same as the cancelled Xbox 360 remaster that was leaked online in 2021. In an interview with VGC in 2021, the canned Xbox 360 remaster's co-directors said they didn't think it would ever be officially released.
#4. A Long Time Coming
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GoldenEye 007 is a legendary game that was first launched in 1997. It's been 26 years since it's first launch and fans have been eagerly waiting for a remastered version of the game. It's finally coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch this week, and fans couldn't be more excited. Licensing and rights issues have complicated the release of the game for years, but now it's finally happening.
GoldenEye 007 is a classic shooter game that fans have been waiting for. The game will be
releasing for Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles on January 27th, 2023. The Switch version will be available to subscribers of Nintendo's Switch Online Expansion Pack tier and will include online play. The Xbox version will include "achievements, 4K resolution and a smoother framerate" in addition to split-screen local multiplayer. It's important to note that the version of GoldenEye releasing for modern platforms is not the same as the cancelled Xbox 360 remaster that was leaked online in 2021. The game will be free for those who own a digital copy of Rare Replay on Xbox and it will also be part of Xbox Game Pass. So, mark your calendars, GoldenEye 007 is coming on January 27th, 2023.
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