Nintendo confirms Star Fox remake for Nintendo Switch 2 arriving in June
Nintendo has announced a remake of the Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64, titled simply Star Fox, and confirmed it will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in June.
The reveal came during a special Nintendo Direct presentation and includes key launch details such as price, digital file size, retail pricing expectations and the game's box art.
Box art, file size and pricing
Nintendo shared the game's box art as part of the announcement, featuring Fox McCloud and his team set against an orange backdrop.
For players opting for a digital copy, Nintendo lists an estimated install size of 14.8GB on the Switch 2.
Digital pricing on the eShop is set at $49.99 / £41.99, while Nintendo has indicated the physical edition is expected to retail for around $60 or the regional equivalent.
Pre-orders and pre-loads
Nintendo confirmed that pre-orders are now live on its storefront.
The company also stated that customers who pre-order the digital version will be able to pre-load the game so they can launch it immediately when it goes live in June.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In direct terms, Nintendo told customers that pre-orders are available now on the eShop and that digital pre-loads will be supported so players can jump into the game at launch.
Context and relevance
Star Fox 64 is one of Nintendo's most iconic rail shooters, and this newly announced remake is positioned as a flagship release for the Switch 2 hardware this summer.
The announcement follows Nintendo's long-running strategy of updating classic franchises for modern hardware, and the inclusion of clear pricing and file-size information aims to help buyers plan ahead for the June release.
What to expect next
Nintendo's initial reveal provided the core commercial details; further information on specific launch date, gameplay changes, or additional editions is expected in follow-up communications.
For now, Nintendo fans can secure their copy through the eShop pre-order page and prepare storage space on their Switch 2 systems for the 14.8GB download.
Nintendo has announced a remake of the Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64, titled simply Star Fox, and confirmed it will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in June.
The reveal came during a special Nintendo Direct presentation and includes key launch details such as price, digital file size, retail pricing expectations and the game's box art.
Box art, file size and pricing
Nintendo shared the game's box art as part of the announcement, featuring Fox McCloud and his team set against an orange backdrop.
For players opting for a digital copy, Nintendo lists an estimated install size of 14.8GB on the Switch 2.
Digital pricing on the eShop is set at $49.99 / £41.99, while Nintendo has indicated the physical edition is expected to retail for around $60 or the regional equivalent.
Pre-orders and pre-loads
Nintendo confirmed that pre-orders are now live on its storefront.
The company also stated that customers who pre-order the digital version will be able to pre-load the game so they can launch it immediately when it goes live in June.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In direct terms, Nintendo told customers that pre-orders are available now on the eShop and that digital pre-loads will be supported so players can jump into the game at launch.
Context and relevance
Star Fox 64 is one of Nintendo's most iconic rail shooters, and this newly announced remake is positioned as a flagship release for the Switch 2 hardware this summer.
The announcement follows Nintendo's long-running strategy of updating classic franchises for modern hardware, and the inclusion of clear pricing and file-size information aims to help buyers plan ahead for the June release.
What to expect next
Nintendo's initial reveal provided the core commercial details; further information on specific launch date, gameplay changes, or additional editions is expected in follow-up communications.
For now, Nintendo fans can secure their copy through the eShop pre-order page and prepare storage space on their Switch 2 systems for the 14.8GB download.