The Star Fox 64 recompilation, known as Starship Barnard Alfa (v2.0.0), received a significant update with releases for the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.
The updated version runs natively on modern hardware and offers enhanced graphics, cheats, and various other features, marking the first major update since its initial release in December 2024.
This project, originally introduced as Starship on Windows, has now expanded to include the Steam Deck and Switch platforms, providing users with a new way to experience the N64 classic.
Key modernizations in the native fan port include support for higher resolutions, widescreen output, upscaling, cheats, 5.1 surround sound, and customizable controls like inverting the stick for players' convenience.