Forsaken 64, the cult classic first-person shooter originally released in 1998, is set to expand the library of mature-rated Nintendo 64 games on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Nintendo officially announced the game’s availability on the dedicated Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Classics: Mature app for subscribers starting September 4, 2025.

This addition places Forsaken 64 alongside other mature titles such as Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Shadow Man, and Perfect Dark, all of which are accessible exclusively through the Mature app for Nintendo Switch owners. Developed by Iguana UK and published by Acclaim, Forsaken 64 is distinguished by its sci-fi setting and unique gameplay mechanics.

The game is remembered for its innovative six degrees of freedom movement, enabling players to navigate freely in 3D space — forwards, backwards, sideways, up, and down — a feature uncommon among shooters of its era. Players assume the role of a mercenary in the year 2113, tasked with infiltrating and dismantling mechanized enemies and rival bounty hunters on a devastated Earth. Alongside a single-player campaign, Forsaken 64 supports multiplayer battles for up to four players, preserving the original’s social gaming appeal.

While the gameplay and setting have garnered dedicated fans, the title is also known for its controversial U.S. box art, which featured a mysterious woman’s face that bore little relation to the game content — a point of discussion among long-time N64 enthusiasts.

The Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Classics: Mature app is part of Nintendo’s broader strategy to deliver classic gaming experiences to modern audiences, particularly those titles with more adult themes and ratings. By curating a separate app for Mature-rated games within the subscription service, Nintendo balances content accessibility with regulatory considerations.

As the console gaming industry continues evolving with new hardware and subscription models, expansions such as this highlight Nintendo's commitment to preserving gaming history while meeting growing consumer demand for classic yet mature titles. Forsaken 64’s arrival on the Switch platform affirms the ongoing relevance of late 1990s shooters and the niche appeal of games combining intense action with complex spatial navigation.

With its launch on September 4, 2025, Forsaken 64 invites a new generation of players to explore a forsaken future, combining nostalgic gameplay with modern accessibility via the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.