Nintendo announces a new Star Fox for the Switch 2
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo has announced a new Star Fox game, simply titled Star Fox, set to launch on June 25th, marking the first new entry in the series in a decade.
- The game is a modern remake based on Star Fox 64, featuring redesigned characters, upgraded visuals, and familiar level design, including detailed character models like a realistic Slippy Toad.
- New gameplay features include online four-on-four dogfighting multiplayer, mouse control options, and interactive avatars that mirror players' expressions and movements during online play.
- The game supports the classic N64 controller for players seeking a nostalgic experience and includes additional vehicles such as submarines alongside the traditional flying ships.
- This announcement is part of a relatively light lineup for Nintendo's Switch 2 in 2026, which also includes titles like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Splatoon Raiders, and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.
