Star Fox launches June 25 on Switch 2

Nintendo will release Star Fox for Switch 2 on June 25, 2026, according to the company’s official store page and a Nintendo news post tied to its May 6 Star Fox Direct. The game is being sold as a Switch 2 exclusive and as a remake of Star Fox 64, the 1997 Nintendo 64 rail shooter that remains the series’ best-known entry. Nintendo’s store page describes the new version as a “cinematic reimagining” with fully voiced dialogue, an orchestral soundtrack and a complete visual overhaul. ### So what, exactly, is Nintendo releasing on June 25? Star Fox is not a sequel in the usual sense. Nintendo’s U.S. store page says it is a reworked version of Star Fox 64 built for Switch 2, while Nintendo’s U.K. and Australian pages describe it directly as a remake of the Nintendo 64 game, known as Lylat Wars in some markets. Nintendo says players will again control Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team as they fight Andross across the Lylat system. (nintendo.com) May 6 was the formal reveal date. In its “What’s New” post, Nintendo said a dedicated Star Fox Direct announced the game and showed new and returning gameplay modes ahead of the June 25 release. Nintendo’s Switch 2 system page is still carrying that date in its latest Star Fox promotional slot. (nintendo.com) ### Why are previews comparing it so closely to Star Fox 64? Mashable and other outlets said Nintendo has kept much of the original game’s structure intact. Mashable wrote that level layouts, enemy placements and power-ups in the early campaign felt the same as the 1997 version, and said Nintendo representatives told the outlet the remake keeps the branching-path design that made Star Fox 64 replayable. VGC similarly said the remake largely recreates each stage one-to-one while adding a new presentation layer. (nintendo.com) CNET’s preview framed that approach as a “do-over” of the classic formula, according to the source briefing provided for this story. The AU Review and Nintendo’s own materials also describe the project as a ground-up or full-scale remake rather than a brand-new numbered entry. ### What do the hands-on reports say about multiplayer? (me.mashable.com) Nintendo’s official store page says Star Fox supports one to two players on a single system and up to eight players online. The same page lists GameShare support and says GameChat is required for online GameShare, with Nintendo Switch Online membership required for online features. Mashable’s hands-on report singled out multiplayer as the standout feature, saying the mode “rules.” Nintendo’s own listing does not use that language, but it does show that multiplayer is a larger part of the package than it was in the original Nintendo 64 release, at least in terms of online support and system-level sharing features. (nintendo.com) That comparison is an inference based on Nintendo’s listed player-count and feature set. (nintendo.com) ### What else is Nintendo saying about the package? Nintendo’s store page lists an estimated file size of 14.8 GB and says the game supports TV, tabletop and handheld play. The company also says the game will include enhanced visuals, new voice work and orchestral music. Nintendo’s overview trailer, posted today by Nintendo of America on YouTube, repeats the June 25 release date and says pre-orders are available now. (nintendo.com) Mashable’s mirrored preview page says the digital edition is priced at $49.99 and the physical edition at $59.99 through Nintendo and other retailers. Nintendo’s official U.S. store page shows a digital edition, while third-party and regional Nintendo pages also reflect the June 25 launch window now being used across Nintendo’s messaging. (nintendo.com) ### Where can readers check the details before launch? Nintendo’s official Star Fox store page carries the release date, player counts, supported modes and current pre-order information. Nintendo’s May 6 Star Fox Direct post and the newly posted overview trailer also remain live for readers who want the company’s own description of the remake before reviews arrive. The next concrete milestone is June 25, when Star Fox launches on Switch 2. (me.mashable.com) (nintendo.com)