Banjo-Kazooie enter Super Smash Bros. Ultimate today

Posted byby Mike Minotti
September 4, 2019
Updated June 19, 2025
1 min

Nintendo announced today during its latest Direct presentation that Banjo-Kazooie will become available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate today.

Banjo-Kazooie debuted in 1998 in a game by Rare. It had a sequel, Banjo-Tooie, in 2000. After that, Microsoft brought Rare and acquired the rights to the franchise.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.