Forsaken 64 Joins Nintendo Switch Online’s Mature Games Library

Nintendo continues to broaden its Nintendo Switch Online offerings, announcing that Forsaken 64 will be the latest classic title to enter its curated library.

Forsaken 64, initially released in 1998, will be available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members starting September 4th via the 'Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics: Mature' app.

This significant update underscores Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to offering a comprehensive range of nostalgic and diverse gaming experiences on the Nintendo Switch. Originally developed by Iguana Entertainment and published on the Nintendo 64, Forsaken 64 is a futuristic, first-person shooter renowned for its intense gameplay and distinctive atmosphere.

Its addition to the Nintendo Switch Online library is particularly notable, as it becomes only the fifth M-rated game accessible through the service, following well-regarded titles such as Perfect Dark, Shadow Man, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil. Subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack can access Forsaken 64 through the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics: Mature app, which is available for download now from the Nintendo eShop.

This dedicated application is part of Nintendo’s initiative to provide faithful emulations of classic titles while updating them for modern hardware compatibility and online play. In a statement detailing the upcoming launch, Nintendo emphasized its dedication to expanding the Switch’s library of mature-rated games, offering longtime fans and new players access to landmark releases from the past.

The arrival of Forsaken 64 further cements the publisher’s strategy of revitalizing retro gaming for today’s audiences. Since its original release, Forsaken 64 has been recognized for pushing the technical capabilities of the Nintendo 64, delivering advanced graphics and fast-paced action sequences.

Its cult following and critical acclaim make it a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch Online lineup, which now boasts an impressive mix of family-friendly and mature titles spanning decades of gaming history. To experience Forsaken 64, interested players must hold an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription and download the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics: Mature app through the eShop.

With this latest update, the Switch’s growing selection of legacy content reinforces the platform’s position as a hub for both contemporary and classic games.

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