Nintendo has released version 1.7.2 of F-Zero 99 for Switch, continuing support for its battle royale racing game. However, the official Japanese patch notes only state that several issues were fixed to improve the playing experience, leaving the specific changes undisclosed.

The update became available on 13 August 2026, with an English-language Nintendo of America translation still pending at the time of publication. While the changes may be minor, the update confirms that Nintendo is still maintaining F-Zero 99, despite offering little detail about the fixes.