Starlight Project: Harbour Masters Release Star Fox 64 PC Port with Modern Enhancements

Harbour Masters Release Legal Star Fox 64 PC Port in Starlight Project Veteran fan development team Harbour Masters has once again made waves in the Nintendo community by launching the 'Starlight Project'—a high-quality PC port of the beloved Nintendo 64 title, Star Fox 64.

This impressive release marks yet another milestone for the group, which has previously brought classic Nintendo games such as Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, and Super Mario 64 to PC platforms through painstaking reverse engineering. The Starlight Project uses the same above-board approach the Harbour Masters have become famous for: rather than using leaked source code or proprietary Nintendo assets, the team has fully reverse-engineered Star Fox 64.

This meticulous process ensures the port operates within legal boundaries, making it possible for users to enjoy the classic space shooter without infringing on copyright.

To play the PC version, users must provide their own legally-sourced Nintendo 64 (N64) ROM, following similar requirements common in the modding community. The PC port of Star Fox 64 isn’t simply a direct adaptation.

Players gain access to modern enhancements such as higher frame rates and widescreen visual support, greatly improving the overall experience while preserving the core gameplay that established Star Fox 64 as a Nintendo classic.

According to Andy Robinson of Video Games Chronicle (VGC), these features represent a significant upgrade over the original 1997 release, making the PC version an attractive option for both veteran fans and newcomers. Since the team’s earlier projects, such as the Ocarina of Time PC port, the modding scene has flourished—fans have leveraged these legal ports to introduce unique gameplay elements, from creative abilities inspired by newer Nintendo Switch titles like Tears of the Kingdom to completely new features.

The release of Star Fox 64 on PC stands to further fuel this innovation, offering an entirely new canvas for modders and game developers to explore. For Harbour Masters, the Starlight Project is more than just a technical achievement—it’s a testament to respectful game preservation and a celebration of Nintendo’s enduring legacy.

With fan demand growing for fresh entries in the Star Fox series, this latest port underscores both the ongoing devotion of the Nintendo community and the power of legal modding initiatives. The Star Fox 64 Starlight Project PC port is available now, inviting players to experience one of Nintendo’s most iconic shooters with a fresh, modern edge.

For anyone interested in revisiting or reimagining the adventures of Fox McCloud, Harbour Masters' work opens new possibilities both for gameplay enjoyment and creative expansion.

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