Nintendo has confirmed a modernized Star Fox game for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a global release date set for June 25.
Announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation and distributed by Nintendo of America, the title is described as a cinematic reimagining of the classic Star Fox 64 for the Nintendo 64, rebuilt to take advantage of the increased performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Modern visual overhaul and cinematic presentation
The new Star Fox delivers a complete visual overhaul, featuring updated character designs, revamped stage visuals, and expanded cutscenes with fully voiced dialogue.
Nintendo positions the release as a chance for long-time fans to revisit the Lylat System — from Corneria to the polluted seas of Zoness — with enhanced graphical fidelity and orchestral music recorded for the new presentation.
Gameplay and combat
Players will pilot the Arwing through the Lylat System in what Nintendo frames as an action-packed experience rooted in the movement and combat of Star Fox 64.
The game emphasizes aerial maneuvers such as barrel rolls, somersaults, mid-air braking, and boost-assisted thrusts.
Objectives and player performance can alter mission routes, encouraging multiple playthroughs to discover alternative paths and stage encounters.
New and returning modes
Nintendo detailed three primary modes: Campaign, Challenge, and a new Battle Mode.
Campaign includes adjustable difficulty settings — Easy and Normal at the start, with Expert unlocked by earning medals — and branching routes that change based on in-stage actions.
Challenge Mode allows replaying cleared stages with unique objectives at Normal or Expert difficulty.
Battle Mode introduces 4-vs-4 multiplayer dogfights, supporting up to eight players split between Team Star Fox and Team Star Wolf across objective-driven stages.
Switch 2-specific features
The Switch 2 release includes Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for more intuitive aiming in solo play, plus a GameChat feature that provides interactive character avatars and AR filters during online play.
Nintendo also outlined GameShare functionality: local GameShare supports play across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems, while online GameShare is limited to Nintendo Switch 2.
Availability
Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 25.
Nintendo has positioned the release as both a faithful nod to Star Fox 64 and a technically modern action title for the new platform.
Announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation and distributed by Nintendo of America, the title is described as a cinematic reimagining of the classic Star Fox 64 for the Nintendo 64, rebuilt to take advantage of the increased performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Modern visual overhaul and cinematic presentation
The new Star Fox delivers a complete visual overhaul, featuring updated character designs, revamped stage visuals, and expanded cutscenes with fully voiced dialogue.
Nintendo positions the release as a chance for long-time fans to revisit the Lylat System — from Corneria to the polluted seas of Zoness — with enhanced graphical fidelity and orchestral music recorded for the new presentation.
Gameplay and combat
Players will pilot the Arwing through the Lylat System in what Nintendo frames as an action-packed experience rooted in the movement and combat of Star Fox 64.
The game emphasizes aerial maneuvers such as barrel rolls, somersaults, mid-air braking, and boost-assisted thrusts.
Objectives and player performance can alter mission routes, encouraging multiple playthroughs to discover alternative paths and stage encounters.
New and returning modes
Nintendo detailed three primary modes: Campaign, Challenge, and a new Battle Mode.
Campaign includes adjustable difficulty settings — Easy and Normal at the start, with Expert unlocked by earning medals — and branching routes that change based on in-stage actions.
Challenge Mode allows replaying cleared stages with unique objectives at Normal or Expert difficulty.
Battle Mode introduces 4-vs-4 multiplayer dogfights, supporting up to eight players split between Team Star Fox and Team Star Wolf across objective-driven stages.
Switch 2-specific features
The Switch 2 release includes Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for more intuitive aiming in solo play, plus a GameChat feature that provides interactive character avatars and AR filters during online play.
Nintendo also outlined GameShare functionality: local GameShare supports play across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems, while online GameShare is limited to Nintendo Switch 2.
Availability
Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 25.
Nintendo has positioned the release as both a faithful nod to Star Fox 64 and a technically modern action title for the new platform.