Nintendo confirmed a high-profile return for its classic space shooter today, announcing a Star Fox remake for Nintendo Switch 2 with a release date of June 25, 2026.
The announcement arrived during a focused Star Fox Direct presentation that was not pre-announced, and the company provided specific details on new features, control options, and multiplayer modes.
The project is being marketed by Nintendo as a modern reimagining of the N64 Star Fox title.
Nintendo said the remake features overhauled visuals, redesigned character models, and newly produced cutscenes, including mission briefings that will appear between stages.
The company also outlined the game structure and accessibility options planned for the Switch 2 version.
Key gameplay and feature highlights
- Release date: June 25, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Remake basis: A reworking of the N64 Star Fox entry with updated graphics and new narrative cutscenes.
- Difficulty and challenge options: Three primary difficulty modes will be available.
A separate Challenge Mode lets players replay cleared stages with new objectives and includes its own Normal and Expert settings.
- Multiplayer Battle Mode: Local or online four versus four dogfights are included in Battle Mode.
- Control options: Mouse-style targeting support is implemented, allowing use of Joy-Con 2 as a pointing device.
The announcement also notes a shared-controller setup where one player can take the Pilot role and another can act as the Gunner.
- Legacy controller support: The game will support the Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller.
Nintendo streamed the Star Fox Direct with the new footage and feature breakdown, and that presentation is available through Nintendo's official channels.
The company indicated these are the confirmed features at launch, and the June 25, 2026 release date applies to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Today's announcement aligns with an earlier report that had suggested a Star Fox entry for Nintendo Switch 2 and referenced other legacy projects, though Nintendo only confirmed the Star Fox title at this Direct.
For players and industry observers, the official details provide a clear roadmap for what Nintendo intends to deliver with this remake on its next-generation hardware.
The announcement arrived during a focused Star Fox Direct presentation that was not pre-announced, and the company provided specific details on new features, control options, and multiplayer modes.
The project is being marketed by Nintendo as a modern reimagining of the N64 Star Fox title.
Nintendo said the remake features overhauled visuals, redesigned character models, and newly produced cutscenes, including mission briefings that will appear between stages.
The company also outlined the game structure and accessibility options planned for the Switch 2 version.
Key gameplay and feature highlights
- Release date: June 25, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Remake basis: A reworking of the N64 Star Fox entry with updated graphics and new narrative cutscenes.
- Difficulty and challenge options: Three primary difficulty modes will be available.
A separate Challenge Mode lets players replay cleared stages with new objectives and includes its own Normal and Expert settings.
- Multiplayer Battle Mode: Local or online four versus four dogfights are included in Battle Mode.
- Control options: Mouse-style targeting support is implemented, allowing use of Joy-Con 2 as a pointing device.
The announcement also notes a shared-controller setup where one player can take the Pilot role and another can act as the Gunner.
- Legacy controller support: The game will support the Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller.
Nintendo streamed the Star Fox Direct with the new footage and feature breakdown, and that presentation is available through Nintendo's official channels.
The company indicated these are the confirmed features at launch, and the June 25, 2026 release date applies to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Today's announcement aligns with an earlier report that had suggested a Star Fox entry for Nintendo Switch 2 and referenced other legacy projects, though Nintendo only confirmed the Star Fox title at this Direct.
For players and industry observers, the official details provide a clear roadmap for what Nintendo intends to deliver with this remake on its next-generation hardware.