Nintendo Announces Star Fox 64 Remake for Switch 2

Nintendo announced a new Star Fox game for its upcoming Switch 2 console during a surprise dedicated presentation on Wednesday, marking the franchise's return after a decade without a mainline entry.

The game, simply titled Star Fox, is a remake of the 1997 Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64. It retains the original's stage layouts and branching campaign paths but features overhauled visuals, new character designs described by Nintendo as more detailed and animal-like, fully voiced dialogue, additional cutscenes including pre-mission briefings and a prologue involving Fox McCloud's father, and an orchestral soundtrack. The title launches exclusively on Switch 2 on June 25, 2026.

Shigeru Miyamoto, Star Fox creator, and producer Yoshiaki Koizumi hosted the 15-minute Star Fox Direct, which showcased gameplay footage of the team flying Arwings through asteroid fields and dogfights. Campaign Mode offers Easy, Normal, and Expert difficulties, with medals unlocking harder settings and alternate routes based on player performance. New additions include Challenge Mode for replaying stages with unique objectives and Battle Mode, pitting up to eight players in 4v4 online or local matches...