May 9, 2026

Star Fox Direct Reveals Fox McCloud and Crew Preparing for Liftoff on Nintendo Switch 2 June 25 🚀


🛸 All systems are ready for launch! After thrilling movie audiences worldwide in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Fox McCloud is preparing to soar once again — this time on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo officially announced Star Fox, an action-packed reimagining inspired by Star Fox 64 for Nintendo 64, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25.

🎮 Players can experience exciting new gameplay modes alongside returning fan favorites while embarking on a dangerous mission to save the Lylat System. Thanks to a complete visual overhaul, the galaxy can now be explored in stunning new detail.

⚠️ The evil scientist Andross seeks to dominate the Lylat System, and only Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team can stop him. Pilot the legendary Arwing through intense aerial combat, perform daring maneuvers like barrel rolls and somersaults, and uncover alternate mission paths across multiple playthroughs. Players can also squad up in the all-new 4-vs-4 multiplayer Battle Mode*.

🌌 Star Fox delivers a cinematic reimagining of the classic adventure with redesigned characters, upgraded environments, fully voiced dialogue, dramatic cutscenes, and an orchestral soundtrack. The game also introduces Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and the new GameChat** feature, placing players directly in the cockpit as iconic Star Fox characters.

🎥 To watch the full Star Fox Direct presentation:

 

✨ A Modernized Adventure

Inspired by Star Fox 64, the new Star Fox fully harnesses the power of Nintendo Switch 2 with enhanced visuals and expanded storytelling. 🌍 Explore vibrant planets like Corneria, the polluted oceans of Zoness, dangerous asteroid fields, and mysterious nebulas across the Lylat System. New cinematic sequences and mission briefings reveal even more about the game’s characters and lore.

💥 Intense Space Combat

🛩️ Take control of the Arwing, a high-performance combat fighter equipped with powerful laser weaponry. Use advanced maneuvers like mid-air braking, boosting, somersaults, and iconic barrel rolls to evade enemy attacks and dominate thrilling dogfights.

🎯 New and Returning Game Modes

🌠 Campaign Mode

Travel across diverse planets and battlefields while choosing between Easy and Normal difficulties. 🏅 Unlock Expert Mode by earning medals through skillful play. Mission outcomes and player choices influence branching routes and stage progression, encouraging multiple playthroughs with new experiences each time.

🏆 Challenge Mode

Replay completed stages with additional objectives and special challenges unavailable in the main campaign. Challenges can be tackled on either Normal or Expert difficulty.

⚔️ Battle Mode

Gather your squad for intense 4-vs-4 multiplayer battles featuring Team Star Fox versus Team Star Wolf, with up to eight players total. 🌌 Objectives vary by map, including capturing zones on Corneria, collecting energy crystals on Fichina, and recovering stolen cargo in Sector Y. Players can battle online in private matches or connect with others around the world. Through GameShare***, up to four players can join locally or online via GameChat.

🕹️ Nintendo Switch 2 Features

🖱️ Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls

Solo players in Campaign or Challenge Mode can seamlessly switch between standard button inputs and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for more precise aiming. 🤝 In co-op sessions, one player can focus on piloting while another handles targeting and shooting duties.

😺 GameChat Character Avatars and AR Filters

Appear as Fox McCloud or other Star Fox crew members during GameChat conversations using expressive animated avatars. 🎭 AR filters also let players add themed accessories like fox ears or Falco-style beaks that react while speaking.

🚀 Prepare for launch and defend the Lylat System when Star Fox arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25!

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