F-Zero Maximum Velocity Hack Revives BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 Tracks on Game Boy Advance

A significant milestone for F-Zero enthusiasts was reached this week with the release of F-Zero Vintage Velocity II, a comprehensive ROM hack for the Game Boy Advance title F-Zero Maximum Velocity.

This ambitious project, developed by renowned ROM hackers PowerPanda and GuyPerfect, introduces a suite of new racing tracks to the classic GBA racer, prominently featuring 10 meticulously recreated courses originally from the elusive BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2—an F-Zero entry that was once only available via Nintendo and St.

Giga’s Satellaview service in Japan. F-Zero Maximum Velocity, first released for Game Boy Advance in 2001, is regarded as a pivotal entry in the high-speed racing franchise.

While it brought new characters and tracks to the series, certain classic courses remained exclusive to the Super Famicom and Satellaview.

With the release of F-Zero Vintage Velocity II, fans can now experience these rare tracks directly within Maximum Velocity’s Grand Prix mode. F-Zero Vintage Velocity II builds upon an earlier patch released by the same development team, which largely remade the SNES original within the GBA hardware.

The latest update adds four new playable series—Pawn, Bishop, Sage, and Joker—each offering a unique set of challenges and nostalgic racing experiences.

According to statements shared by the developers, the first two series, Pawn and Bishop, feature tracks sourced from BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2.

This includes both the five returning courses from the original BS F-Zero Grand Prix—such as Sand Storm, Sand Storm II, Big Blue II, and Silence II—as well as five newly introduced tracks from Grand Prix 2 itself, including Mute City IV, Metal Fort I, Metal Fort II, Forest I, and Forest II. The Sage and Joker series go further, leveraging content from F-Zero Maximum Velocity, as well as later games like F-Zero GP Legend and F-Zero Climax.

These selections bring previously unavailable courses into the Grand Prix rotation, expanding the gameplay longevity for both newcomers and longtime fans of the franchise. The fan-made patch is available now at The ROM Hack Plaza, where players can download and install the update to experience these restored and reimagined tracks.

Additionally, F-Zero aficionados are encouraged to explore BS F-Zero Deluxe—a related ROM hack by PowerPanda, GuyPerfect, and Porthor—which reconstructs many Satellaview courses for the original 1990 Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) release. This latest ROM hack exemplifies the ongoing passion within the F-Zero community, showcasing how classic franchises continue to thrive through the creativity of dedicated developers and fans.

As Nintendo Switch owners celebrate recent F-Zero revivals, these community-driven projects further cement F-Zero’s lasting legacy across generations and platforms.

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