Velan Studios Confirmed as Developer of Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's Star Fox franchise has a long console pedigree dating back to the Super NES in 1993 and including notable entries such as Star Fox 64 (Nintendo 64) and Star Fox Zero (Wii U).
Today, Velan Studios — known for its work on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit in partnership with Nintendo and the multiplayer title Knockout City on Nintendo Switch — has confirmed it is developing a new Star Fox title for Nintendo Switch 2.
Velan's announcement clarified that this project is not being handled by an internal Nintendo development team but by Velan itself, marking one of the more prominent third-party collaborations on the new hardware.
In an official company message, Velan said it has been working on the project for some time and is proud to reveal its role as the developer bringing Fox McCloud and his crew to Nintendo Switch 2.
Reporters' paraphrase of Velan's statement: Velan stated it has been passionately developing the new Star Fox and considers it an honor to collaborate with Nintendo on the franchise.
The studio said the game is being built in Viper, its in-house engine, which Velan claims enables higher fidelity visuals, 60 frames-per-second gameplay, and cinematics rendered in real time.
Velan's pedigree includes a prior collaboration with Nintendo on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which blended physical RC karts with augmented gameplay on Nintendo Switch, and Knockout City, a team-based multiplayer arena shooter that launched on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.
Those projects demonstrate Velan's experience working on both experimental hardware-linked titles and conventional console releases.
A playable demo for Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 was also announced by Velan; the company has provided details through its official channels.
Nintendo and Velan will be the primary sources for further confirmation, including release timing and distribution plans such as eShop availability.
What to watch next: expect official follow-ups from Nintendo and Velan with specifics on release windows, platform features tailored for Nintendo Switch 2, and demo access.
Given Velan's established collaborations and the high profile of the Star Fox IP, the partnership is one of the most notable third-party developments for Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
Nintendo's Star Fox franchise has a long console pedigree dating back to the Super NES in 1993 and including notable entries such as Star Fox 64 (Nintendo 64) and Star Fox Zero (Wii U).
Today, Velan Studios — known for its work on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit in partnership with Nintendo and the multiplayer title Knockout City on Nintendo Switch — has confirmed it is developing a new Star Fox title for Nintendo Switch 2.
Velan's announcement clarified that this project is not being handled by an internal Nintendo development team but by Velan itself, marking one of the more prominent third-party collaborations on the new hardware.
In an official company message, Velan said it has been working on the project for some time and is proud to reveal its role as the developer bringing Fox McCloud and his crew to Nintendo Switch 2.
Reporters' paraphrase of Velan's statement: Velan stated it has been passionately developing the new Star Fox and considers it an honor to collaborate with Nintendo on the franchise.
The studio said the game is being built in Viper, its in-house engine, which Velan claims enables higher fidelity visuals, 60 frames-per-second gameplay, and cinematics rendered in real time.
Velan's pedigree includes a prior collaboration with Nintendo on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which blended physical RC karts with augmented gameplay on Nintendo Switch, and Knockout City, a team-based multiplayer arena shooter that launched on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.
Those projects demonstrate Velan's experience working on both experimental hardware-linked titles and conventional console releases.
A playable demo for Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 was also announced by Velan; the company has provided details through its official channels.
Nintendo and Velan will be the primary sources for further confirmation, including release timing and distribution plans such as eShop availability.
What to watch next: expect official follow-ups from Nintendo and Velan with specifics on release windows, platform features tailored for Nintendo Switch 2, and demo access.
Given Velan's established collaborations and the high profile of the Star Fox IP, the partnership is one of the most notable third-party developments for Nintendo's next-generation hardware.