Pilotwings 64

Yes, Pilotwings 64 was one of only two launch titles for the Nintendo 64 in North America when the console launched in September 1996, alongside Super Mario 64. It was developed by Nintendo in partnership with Paradigm Simulation, a Texas-based company that had experience with flight simulator technology. Shigeru Miyamoto served in a production role for the title.

The game features six playable characters—Hawk, Goose, Lark, Robin, Ibis, and Kiwi—each with different stats affecting speed, control, and resilience during missions. These characters unlock as you progress through the game's certification challenges. Each character's attributes make them better suited to certain events like hang gliding, rocket belt, or gyrocopter missions.

Pilotwings 64 features aerial challenges across light plane, hang glider, skydiving, rocket belt, and gyrocopter categories, set across multiple island environments. In addition to the certification missions, the game includes bonus games like cannonball and skydiving target challenges. The open-world islands also reward exploration with hidden items and character interactions.

Yes, Pilotwings 64 was added to the Nintendo 64 library on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, making it officially available on a modern platform. This re-release allows new players to experience one of the N64's most distinctive launch titles. It joins the original SNES Pilotwings, which is available on the SNES app within the same service.