“Falcon Kick!”

As of May 14, 2025, the third wave of new F-ZERO 99 icons is available now with Nintendo Switch Online. The icons will only be available until May 21, 2025 at 00:59 UTC, with wave 4 consisting of the following icons:

  • 12 Characters (10 Platinum Points each)
    • Of the 12 Characters, all 12 are NEW
  • 12 Backgrounds (5 Platinum Points each)
    • Of the 12 Backgrounds, all 12 are NEW

Images of the new icons can be seen pictured here:

About F-ZERO 99:

Ready…go! – Lightning-fast F-ZERO racing with a 99-player twist

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.

MASTER THE MODES – 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.

CHOOSE YOUR MACHINE – 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.

PLAY IT OLD SCHOOL! – Enjoy classic F-ZERO action the way it’s meant to be played—using a full-size Super Nintendo Entertainment System style controller!

EVEN MORE TRACKS – Queen League and King League available now!

Two additional leagues have been added to Grand Prix mode. Both Queen League and King League are now available to play, each with their own set of tracks!

Queen League:

  • Mute City II
  • Port Town I
  • Red Canyon I
  • White Land II (Grand Prix only)
  • Death Wind II (Pro Tracks and Mini Prix only)

King League:

  • Mute City III
  • Fire Field (Grand Prix only)
  • Red Canyon II (Pro Tracks and Mini Prix only)

By Jack Longman

In 2015, when rumours of the NX and Zelda U were everywhere, my brother and I started Miketendo64 and we've been running it ever since. As the Editor-in-Chief, I have attended video gaming events in three different countries, been to preview events, and penned more than 4,000 articles to date, ranging from news, to features, reviews, interviews and guides. I love gaming and I love all things Nintendo. I also love Networking, so don't be afaid to reach out. Email: contact@miketendo64.com / jack.lo@miketendo64.com Website: https://miketendo64.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVMO4QgcniAjhLxoyc9n8Q

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