Nintendo has officially announced F-Zero 99, a new 99 battle royale experience. The game will be available later today exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online owners.
F-Zero 99 marks the first new entry in the F-Zero franchise in decades, with the last one being F-Zero Climax on the Gameboy Advance. While Nintendo has not yet announced a new mainline entry in the series, the NSO-exclusive battle royale game is a great alternative until the next game is finally announced.
F-Zero Returns
F-Zero 99 is available now on the Nintendo Switch through the NSO service. Fans can enjoy the fun of the F-Zero franchise in a massively multiplayer battle royale. Here’s an overview of the game, via Nintendo:
Line up with 98 other F-ZERO machines and race to the finish in this thrilling take on the original Super NES™ game. Keep an eye on your power meter as you boost and bash, because speed is just as important as survival. Defend yourself with a Spin Attack and collect Super Sparks to breeze past the competition on the elevated Skyway. The F-ZERO 99 game is available only to active Nintendo Switch Online* members.
Outpace and outlive your opponents in rotating modes
The core F-ZERO 99 mode is just one way to race at breakneck speeds. Mini Prix and Grand Prix modes appear on a set schedule and challenge you to compete and qualify in a series of races. Team Battle and the extra-tough Pro Tracks mode rotate throughout the day. Prepare yourself in Practice Mode and race against your ghost.
Complete challenges for even more customization
Boost your Skill Rating by excelling in races and take on challenges to unlock customization options. Make your F-ZERO machine your own with alternate colors, decals, and boost effects. Complete achievements in your Pilot Card and receive different unlockable backdrops and display badges.
Check out the official trailer below:
The latest Nintendo Direct has already shown off dozens of new games, including Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, and much more. Stay tuned for more information throughout the day on Nintendo’s lineup for this Winter and beyond.
Lastly, F-Zero 99 is available now on the Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo Switch Online service.
