Nintendo announces Star Fox June 25

Nintendo announced a new *Star Fox* for Switch 2 on May 6 in a dedicated “Star Fox Direct,” ending a decade-long gap between standalone releases in the series. The game launches June 25, 2026, and Nintendo’s official store page describes it as a “cinematic reimagining” of *Star Fox 64* with enhanced visuals, fully voiced dialogue and an orchestral soundtrack. Preview coverage published this week said the remake keeps the structure of the 1997 Nintendo 64 game while expanding its multiplayer features. ### So what, exactly, did Nintendo announce? Nintendo said *Star Fox* is an “action-packed adventure based on Star Fox 64 for Nintendo 64” and will be exclusive to Switch 2. The official store listing says players will “step into the cockpit” with Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team as they fight Andross across the Lylat system. (nintendo.com) May 6 was the date Nintendo used for the reveal, with the company publishing a news post saying the “Star Fox Direct” showed Fox McCloud and crew preparing for liftoff on June 25. Nintendo’s store page lists the title simply as *Star Fox*, not *Star Fox 64* or *Star Fox Zero*. (nintendo.com) ### Is this a new game or a remake of Star Fox 64? Nintendo’s own language points to a remake, not a wholly separate sequel. The company calls it a “cinematic reimagining” of *Star Fox 64*, while outside reports described it as a ground-up rebuild of the Nintendo 64 original. Polygon reported that Shigeru Miyamoto and Yoshiaki Koizumi introduced the game as being based on *Star Fox 64*. (nintendo.com) Mashable’s hands-on preview said the level layouts, enemy placements and power-ups in the early campaign demo matched the 1997 game, but with new visuals. CNET, in its preview, described the project as a “do-over” after a short demo session, according to the briefing material provided for this story. (nintendo.com) ### What do the previews say actually changed? Nintendo’s store listing says the remake adds fully voiced dialogue, a full visual overhaul and support for TV, tabletop and handheld play. The page also lists online features, GameShare and GameChat requirements for some modes. Mashable said the multiplayer mode stood out in its session, and Nintendo’s store page gives a clearer sense of scale: single-system play for one to two players and online play for up to eight. (me.mashable.com) Polygon reported that the game includes 4v4 online dogfights in a new battle mode, while Nintendo Everything, citing Nintendo’s announcement, said the game also includes Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. (nintendo.com) ### What does Nintendo’s listing say about price and release details? June 25, 2026 is the release date listed on Nintendo’s official store page. That page also estimates the file size at 14.8 GB and says the game supports multiple languages, including American English, Japanese, French, German and Spanish. Gematsu reported that the digital version is priced at $49.99 and the physical edition at $59.99, and Mashable said pre-orders are available through Nintendo’s online store and other retailers. (me.mashable.com) Nintendo’s official news post also says pre-orders are open. ### Why are people focusing on multiplayer in the early coverage? (nintendo.com) Mashable’s preview put the emphasis on multiplayer, saying that mode “rules” after a hands-on session. Gizmodo’s hands-on article framed the game as a reason for Nintendo to use Switch 2’s GameChat features, while Nintendo’s own store listing ties online GameShare to GameChat requirements. (gematsu.com) Nintendo’s official page says online play supports up to eight players, and Polygon reported that local GameShare can support up to four players. Those details help explain why early coverage has centered less on nostalgia alone and more on how the remake uses Switch 2-specific features. June 25 is the next fixed date. (me.mashable.com) Nintendo’s official store page says *Star Fox* will be available that day only on Switch 2, and the company’s May 6 news post says pre-orders are already underway. (nintendo.com)