Nintendo confirms Star Fox June 25

Star Fox is back — and this time Nintendo is not being vague about it. The company used a surprise Star Fox Direct on May 6 to confirm a new Switch 2 game simply called *Star Fox*, with a June 25, 2026 release date. The important part is what kind of comeback this is: not a totally new sequel, but a “cinematic” reworking of *Star Fox 64* with updated presentation and extra modes. That makes this less of a wild reboot and more of a careful relaunch. (nintendo.com) ### What did Nintendo actually announce? Nintendo announced *Star Fox* as an action game for Switch 2 built from *Star Fox 64*. The official news post says Fox McCloud and the team return to defend the Lylat system, and the store page already has the game live with the June 25 da(nintendo.com) retailer listing, not a placeholder. (nintendo.com) ### Is this a remake or a brand-new game? Basically, it’s a remake with some expansion around the edges. Nintendo’s own wording calls it an action-packed adventure “based on *Star Fox 64*,” while other coverage of the reveal points to added story scenes, refreshed presentation, and new multiplayer options. So the spine of the game looks familiar, but Nintendo is trying to make it feel bigger than a straight port. (nintendo.com) ### Why go back to Star Fox 64 again? Because it’s the safest way to bring Star Fox back. The series has been quiet for years, and Nintendo knows *Star Fox 64* is the version most people actually remember. A remake lets Nintendo reintroduce Fox McCloud with a proven structure ins(nintendo.com), test demand, then see what comes next. (nintendo.com) ### What’s new in this version? Nintendo is explicit about a “complete visual overhaul” and “new gameplay modes,” while saying some returning modes are also back. Reports from the reveal add details like online multiplayer and mouse-style aiming support, which would make sense on(nintendo.com)e broad shape is clear before every mechanic is. (nintendo.com) ### How much will it cost? Nintendo’s U.S. store page confirms the game exists and gives the date, but the search summary doesn’t surface a price from Nintendo directly. Broader game listings and coverage around the announcement put it at $49.99 digitally and $59.99 physically. S(nintendo.com)time. (nintendo.com) ### Why does June 25 matter? Because it gives Switch 2 a concrete first-party beat very soon after reveal season. Platform launches live or die on cadence — not just one huge game, but a steady reason to keep paying attention. A June 25 *Star Fox* gives Nintendo another date on the calendar and helps fill out the early Switch 2 story with something recognizably Nintendo. (nintendo.com) ### So what’s the real takeaway? Nintendo finally stopped teasing and put a date on Star Fox. But the bigger signal is the shape of the comeback: polished remake first, bigger ambitions later. If this lands, Star Fox probably gets a future beyond nostalgia. If it doesn’t, Nintendo still used a familiar classic to strengthen Switch 2’s early lineup. (nin([nintendo.com)ox-mccloud-and-crew-prepare-for-liftoff-on-nintendo-switch-2-june-25/))