Nintendo enthusiasts are in for a treat as a recent video from YouTube’s ‘Rakanai’ has unveiled two hours of gameplay footage from an exciting new project: an unofficial PC port of the beloved classic, Star Fox 64. This project, aptly named Starship, is being developed by the same talented team that previously brought a native PC version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to life.
Innovative Features of Starship
Starship is built upon a decompiled version of Star Fox 64, similar to the PC adaptations of other iconic titles like Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time. As a native PC port, it boasts impressive features that include:
- Support for wide-screen monitors
- 4K resolution capabilities
- 60 frames per second performance
- Compatibility with keyboard and mouse controls
While there is no official release date available at this time, the current state of the project appears promising. Speculation suggests that a beta or demo could be released as early as the first quarter of 2025.
This development is particularly thrilling for fans eager to experience Star Fox 64 on PC. Despite Nintendo’s reluctance to bring its classic NES, SNES, or N64 titles to the PC platform—much to the chagrin of the retro gaming community—this unofficial port offers a glimmer of hope. Although players can currently access Star Fox 64 through Nintendo 64 emulators, the native port promises enhancements that could elevate the gaming experience significantly.
Potential improvements may include:
- Higher-quality textures
- Enhanced 3D models
- Possibilities for Ray Tracing or Path Tracing modifications
As the development of Starship progresses, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, the gameplay video shared by Rakanai serves as an exciting preview of what’s to come.
