Nintendo schedules Star Fox June 25

Nintendo announced on May 6 that Star Fox will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, reviving the series with what the company calls a “cinematic reimagining” of Star Fox 64. The game was unveiled in a dedicated Star Fox Direct and is listed on Nintendo’s U.S. store as a Switch 2 exclusive. (nintendo.com) Nintendo’s product page says the remake includes fully voiced dialogue, an orchestral soundtrack and a complete visual overhaul. (nintendo.com) Early hands-on coverage published this week added detail beyond Nintendo’s announcement. The AU Review said the game is “touching down exclusively” on Switch 2 on June 25 after a session arranged through Nintendo Australia. (nintendo.com) Mashable wrote that the multiplayer mode “rules,” while CNET described the remake as “a pretty fantastic do-over” in its preview. ### Is this a new Star Fox game or a remake of Star Fox 64? Nintendo said in its announcement that Star Fox is based on Star Fox 64 for Nintendo 64, and regional Nintendo sites describe it as a remake of Lylat Wars, the game’s title in some markets. The company’s U.K. page says Fox McCloud and his wingmen are back in “a remake of the Nintendo 64 game Lylat Wars.” (nintendo.com) The store description frames the package as more than a straight port. Nintendo says the release adds new voice work, new presentation and enhanced visuals while keeping the core mission of defending the Lylat system from Andross. (theaureview.com) ### What exactly did Nintendo announce for June 25? Nintendo’s U.S. store page lists June 25, 2026 as the release date and says the game will be available only on Nintendo Switch 2. The same page lists an estimated file size of 14.8 GB and says the game supports TV, tabletop and handheld play. Nintendo’s Switch 2 page also points users to a roughly 15-minute presentation with details on Star Fox launching June 25. (nintendo.com) Separate Nintendo regional news posts in Southeast Asia and Australia repeat the same release date. ### What do the first previews say about multiplayer and the new features? Nintendo’s store listing says Star Fox supports 1-2 players on one system and up to 8 players online. (nintendo.com) It also lists GameShare support and says Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features, including GameChat. Mashable said the multiplayer mode stood out in its early session and reported that the game will be sold for $49.99 digitally or $59.99 physically. (nintendo.com) Polygon, in a separate preview, said the remake also functions as a showcase for Switch 2 features including Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and the Switch 2 camera. (nintendo.com) ### How positive has the early reaction been? The AU Review said the game looked like “the next best thing to grace the Nintendo Switch 2” after its hands-on session. CNET wrote that the remake felt like “the game I always wanted to play,” according to its preview headline and deck. (nintendo.com) Shacknews and other preview coverage published on June 2 and June 3 also emphasized the game’s updated presentation and its return to the series’ on-rails formula. Nintendo Life’s roundup said the first previews centered on a June 25 launch and the return of Star Fox 64 in remade form. (me.mashable.com) ### What happens next before launch day? Nintendo said pre-orders are already available on the eShop in multiple regions. The company’s New York store is also planning a June 25 launch event from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., with demos led by Nintendo New York ambassadors and a themed photo opportunity. June 25 is the next fixed date in Nintendo’s rollout. (theaureview.com) That is when Star Fox is scheduled to launch on Switch 2, and Nintendo New York has tied its in-store event to the same day. (nintendo.com 1) (nintendo.com 2) (shacknews.com)