Nintendo has released a final launch trailer for Star Fox ahead of the game's worldwide release on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25.
The new title is presented as a cinematic reimagining of Star Fox 64, rebuilt with overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, and an orchestral score to match the hardware upgrade of Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo positioned Star Fox as a ‘‘cinematic take on the Star Fox 64 game’’ that takes advantage of Nintendo Switch 2’s increased power and performance, delivering redesigned character models, refreshed stage visuals and expanded narrative briefings between missions.
Gameplay and modes
- Campaign Mode: Players pilot the Arwing across the Lylat System, visiting planets from Corneria to the polluted seas of Zoness.
The campaign preserves branching routes influenced by player actions, with difficulty options starting at Easy or Normal and an Expert setting unlocked by earning medals.
- Challenge Mode: Replay cleared stages with new objectives on Normal or Expert settings.
- Battle Mode: A new 4-vs-4 multiplayer mode supports up to eight players divided between Team Star Fox and Team Star Wolf across objective-driven stages—control points on Corneria, energy crystal collection on Fichina, and cargo-retrieval missions in Sector Y.
Private matches, regional matchmaking, and GameShare-enabled local or online play are supported; GameShare online requires Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
Controls and Switch 2 features
Nintendo’s update highlights Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for more intuitive aiming during solo Campaign and Challenge play, and the ability for a second player to join as a gunner via GameShare.
The GameChat feature offers character avatars and AR filters that mirror player expressions and let users appear as Fox McCloud or other crew members during chat sessions.
What to watch for on launch day
The launch trailer serves as one of the last official previews before release.
Star Fox arrives on the Nintendo eShop and retail on June 25 for Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo has also issued a day-one update and initial review coverage is available from outlets that received early access.
This release marks a high-profile return for the franchise on Nintendo’s newest hardware, with a focus on cinematic presentation, refined controls, and expanded multiplayer options for both local and online play.
The new title is presented as a cinematic reimagining of Star Fox 64, rebuilt with overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, and an orchestral score to match the hardware upgrade of Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo positioned Star Fox as a ‘‘cinematic take on the Star Fox 64 game’’ that takes advantage of Nintendo Switch 2’s increased power and performance, delivering redesigned character models, refreshed stage visuals and expanded narrative briefings between missions.
Gameplay and modes
- Campaign Mode: Players pilot the Arwing across the Lylat System, visiting planets from Corneria to the polluted seas of Zoness.
The campaign preserves branching routes influenced by player actions, with difficulty options starting at Easy or Normal and an Expert setting unlocked by earning medals.
- Challenge Mode: Replay cleared stages with new objectives on Normal or Expert settings.
- Battle Mode: A new 4-vs-4 multiplayer mode supports up to eight players divided between Team Star Fox and Team Star Wolf across objective-driven stages—control points on Corneria, energy crystal collection on Fichina, and cargo-retrieval missions in Sector Y.
Private matches, regional matchmaking, and GameShare-enabled local or online play are supported; GameShare online requires Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
Controls and Switch 2 features
Nintendo’s update highlights Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for more intuitive aiming during solo Campaign and Challenge play, and the ability for a second player to join as a gunner via GameShare.
The GameChat feature offers character avatars and AR filters that mirror player expressions and let users appear as Fox McCloud or other crew members during chat sessions.
What to watch for on launch day
The launch trailer serves as one of the last official previews before release.
Star Fox arrives on the Nintendo eShop and retail on June 25 for Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo has also issued a day-one update and initial review coverage is available from outlets that received early access.
This release marks a high-profile return for the franchise on Nintendo’s newest hardware, with a focus on cinematic presentation, refined controls, and expanded multiplayer options for both local and online play.
