Nintendo has rolled out patch 1.5.6 for F-Zero 99, intent on smoothing out the gaming experience by tackling several glitches on tracks, pilot cards, and display errors, among other aspects, to make the ride smoother for all players.
The arrival of this update on February 4 encourages fans to jump back into the battle royale racing thrill of F-Zero 99. Nintendo invites gamers to download and install the update as F-Zero 99 proudly takes the beloved classic racing game and transforms it into a competitive online landscape. By revisiting the legendary 1991 SNES release, which fundamentally redefined racing games and paved paths to phenomenal success with franchises like Mario Kart, this version flings 99 competitors into exhilarating races. Here, only a few can claim victory, as many crash out along the way, adding a refreshing twist to the original formula.
After unleashing an unexpected October 2024 update, Nintendo is now tightening the bolts with patch 1.5.6, putting right a mishap where racers were wrongly counted as finishing the race if they crashed near the end on specific tracks like Mute City 2 and Death Wind + White Land Secret Track, among others. Another bug allowed racers to skip laps through a glitch involving going off course and using Super Boost inappropriately—an oversight now rectified with this patch.
Beyond the track, another annoyance disrupted the battle royale essence: pilot cards were failing to reflect players’ proper win tallies due to a display glitch, though behind the scenes, the actual win count was correctly logged. Thanks to this update, the card now accurately displays the win count. Additionally, patch 1.5.6 resolves a strange issue with the Fire Stingray vehicle, where using a specific decal and machine color combination caused the machine to vanish if players pressed the L button during a race.
Moreover, an error that extended weekend events beyond their scheduled time has been ironed out alongside smaller fixes, underscoring Nintendo’s commitment to enhancing the player experience. F-Zero 99, far from a mere nostalgic afterthought, delivers an invigorated version of this once-forgotten SNES gem, revitalizing its legacy for both long-standing fans and newcomers alike.
F-Zero 99 Update 1.5.6 Patch Notes:
- Addressed laps being skipped due to bugs.
- Fixed issues on tracks such as Mute City II and Death Wind + White Land Secret Track where erroneous completion was logged when crashing off-course in the final lap.
- Rectified a flaw where off-course Super Boost usage skipped laps.
- Corrected the display on Pilot Cards to show actual win counts—previously only a display issue as wins were correctly logged.
- Adjusted the Fire Stingray issue to prevent disappearing acts when using specific visual customizations.
- Resolved weekend events persisting beyond their intended duration.
- Implemented other minor refinements to generally elevate the gaming experience.
Nintendo’s continuous updates may signal a renaissance for F-Zero, while expanding the game’s visibility on platforms like Nintendo Switch Online suggests a promising future for the franchise, reigniting excitement among its loyal fan base.
