For a sport that apparently wasn’t going to get any extra updates, F-Zero 99 certain does get a variety of updates.
As we speak Nintendo has launched Model 1.3.0 of the sport with a hefty record of latest options and a large patch notes record of tweaks to the sport. Extra like a patch novel.
The headliners embrace mirror tracks being added to the sport, a brand new steering help options (just like the one in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe), and practise mode has been expanded. However wait, there’s extra.
A Traditional Mini Prix has been added to particular occasions, it’s a three-race collection with Traditional F-Zero guidelines and programs. There’s extra challenges working at anybody time (like achievements) and extra increase colors, spin results, backdrops, badges and extra. There’s additionally a bunch of high quality of life adjustments and steadiness adjustments to the machines.
New Additions
Mirror tracks have been added. The same old tracks are flipped horizontally, and tracks the place the gimmicks are rearranged will seem.
Mirror tracks will seem in F-ZERO 99 races, Professional Tracks, Staff Battle, Mini Prix, and Mirror Grand Prix.
5 Mirror Knight League tracks shall be added first, adopted by the Mirror Queen and Mirror King League tracks.
Added the Steer Help function. This perform avoids limitations and tough patches whereas driving, and prevents falling off the course whereas leaping.
You possibly can change the Steer Help perform ON or OFF in Choices underneath Major Menu or from the foyer display in every mode.
You can’t use Steer Help in Traditional mode.
Apply Mode has been expanded. Along with the earlier 15 programs, Traditional tracks and Mirror tracks are actually unlocked for follow.
For save knowledge performed with Ver. 1.2.1 or earlier, Traditional tracks that you’ve already raced on shall be unlocked.
Added Traditional Mini Prix to particular occasions. It’s a three-race collection with Traditional guidelines and programs.
SILENCE, WHITE LAND II, and FIRE FIELD will seem.
Added Problem Highlights. You possibly can spotlight limited-time challenges that may solely be tried for a set time period, challenges associated to ongoing occasions, and challenges which are near completion.
Press the L Button on the Major Menu to advance to the Problem Highlights display.
Added Enhance colours and Spin Results for machine customization, in addition to backdrops, badges, and borders for Pilot Card customization. After specified situations are met, these can be utilized for personalization.
You possibly can test the desired situations and carry out customization by deciding on Workshop on the Major Menu, then deciding on Machines or Pilot Playing cards.
Different Changes and Adjustments
Pilot Card badges can now be set a number of occasions with the identical card.
A minimum of one machine card is now included amongst Thriller Ranks in Fortunate Ranks.
You possibly can attain the Fortunate Ranks display by urgent the L Stick on the Major Menu.
The Personal Foyer passcode can now be toggled on and off.
Foyer wait-time specs have modified.
Earlier than: If no different participant joins the foyer for the primary 15 seconds, matching shall be terminated and the race will start.
If no different participant joins 10 seconds after the final participant joins the foyer, matching will finish and the race will start.
Personal Lobbies usually are not topic to this specification change.
Added penalty for gamers who deliberately exit a race.
Barely lowered the variety of ability factors a participant with a ability of S20 or increased loses when shedding to a few or 4 rivals.
With the addition of the MUTE CITY I and BIG BLUE Mirror programs on this up to date knowledge, there’ll now be two secret programs, one based mostly on DEATH WIND I and the opposite based mostly on MUTE CITY I. Consequently, the Mini Prix that consisted of three races on secret programs has been eradicated.
The 2 secret programs will proceed to seem within the Mini Prix together with different programs sooner or later.
In F-ZERO 99 and Traditional, the specification for matching gamers who’ve simply began the sport or who usually are not but accustomed to enjoying the sport with different gamers has been eradicated.
Barely elevated the quantity of energy required for Enhance.
Different Fixes
Mounted points to make for a extra nice gaming expertise.