F-Zero Climax, a Japan-Exclusive GBA Racing Game, Added to Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Get Ready to Race! Two F-Zero GBA Classics Join Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack!

Nintendo's just announced a thrilling addition to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack: two iconic F-Zero Game Boy Advance racing games!

F-Zero Climax and F-Zero: GP Legend Speed Onto Switch Online

Launching October 11, 2024

Prepare for high-octane action! Nintendo revealed today that F-Zero: GP Legend and the previously Japan-only F-Zero Climax will be available on the Switch Online + Expansion Pack starting October 11th.

The F-Zero franchise, Nintendo's futuristic racing series, first roared onto the scene in Japan over 30 years ago (1990). A critical darling, F-Zero's influence is undeniable, inspiring other racing giants like SEGA's Daytona USA. Known for pushing the boundaries of console technology, F-Zero titles were consistently among the fastest racing games on systems like the SNES.

Like Nintendo's Mario Kart, F-Zero challenges players to reach the finish line while navigating treacherous tracks and battling rival racers in their powerful "F-Zero machines." The series' star, Captain Falcon, even makes appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series.

*F-Zero: GP Legend* debuted in Japan in 2003, followed by a worldwide release in 2004. *F-Zero Climax*, released in Japan in 2004, remained a region-exclusive title until now – a 19-year wait before the release of the Switch's *F-Zero 99* last year. In an interview, F-Zero designer Takaya Imamura cited the immense popularity of *Mario Kart* as a contributing factor to the F-Zero series' extended hiatus.

This October 2024 update to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack brings both F-Zero Climax and F-Zero: GP Legend to subscribers. Get ready to compete in Grand Prix races, story modes, and various time trials to conquer the leaderboards!

For more details on Nintendo Switch Online, check out our related article (link below)!