F-ZERO Maximum Velocity Goes Live on Nintendo Switch Online

Fans of high-speed racing games have good news as Nintendo announces that F-Zero Maximum Velocity will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online library on March 29, 2024. This addition brings the nostalgia of the futuristic racing game that first launched for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. With this update, Nintendo Switch Online expands its collection to include 15 Game Boy Advance games, promising players the classic experience of striving to become an F-Zero champion across 20 courses and four difficulty levels.

Which games are included in the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance library?

Along with F-Zero Maximum Velocity, the Nintendo Switch Online service's Game Boy Advance library includes titles like Fire Emblem series, the Super Mario Advance series, and the first two Golden Sun games among others.

The F-Zero series is renowned for its fast-paced racing and futuristic aesthetics. F-Zero Maximum Velocity, specifically, was a launch title for the Game Boy Advance and represented the franchise's handheld debut. The series has been known for its difficulty, speed, and the introduction of Captain Falcon, a character that later became famous as part of the Super Smash Bros. roster. Despite its popularity, the series has been dormant for many years, with F-Zero Maximum Velocity often remembered for its challenging gameplay and innovation in portable racing games at the time.