Nintendo confirms new Star Fox for Switch 2, release set for June 25

gamingMay 7, 2026753,878

Nintendo confirmed Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 25 and posted the game on its official My Nintendo Store page. The announcement showcases more realistic character renders for Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team, a clear shift from the series' traditional stylized look. The visual upgrade positions Star Fox as an early Switch 2 showcase title, giving potential buyers a concrete example of the console's improved graphics and why the release matters to fans and upgraders.

pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky”

@pixelatedboat.bsky.social

Looking at the features of the Star Fox remake, I feel like this game will be controversial

Screenshot from the Nintendo website -

Intense Space Combat: Hop into your Arwing, a high-performance aerospace fighter, and use laser blasts to take down opposing forces. You can also brake in mid-air to get enemies off your tail (no pun intended), and, of course, pull off barrel rolls to defend against incoming fire.

Protection Against Perverse Enjoyment: The animal characters are not intended to provide sexual gratification. The Switch 2 console will shut down if it detects that the player is becoming aroused.

79944d ago

Wonton 🇺🇦 🇵🇸44

asexuals will be very good at this game, I assume this is what they mean by ace combat.

Bixlee, The New Online Checkout Option16

as someone who spent a lot of time in super mario maker, i can confirm that nintendo's boner detection algorithms are extremely good

Dimlan10

I'll be aroused the entire time. Switch won't be able to establish a baseline!

Ben7

Well yeah, this isn't Disney's Robin Hood these aren't sexual foxes

TransAmber7

Third Impact of bricked switches with this one

Mark7

Do a barrel roll slowly... ..oh yeah..

Jim Armstrong5

Does getting the sensor to hook up to your wang cost more, or is it included in the price of the game?

Fat4all (Agatha) 🏳️‍⚧️4

i have a feeling they intended that pun 😡

Meegan🌙 [Beegan🐝]4

How dare they try to stop me from my feelings

David2

but that was the best part of the original......

TrixieBun

@sillybandzds.bsky.social

Moon Child: a new and excitingly different story ✅ Star Fox (Switch 2): a new and excitingly different story ❌ step up your'e game nintendo 🙄🙄🙄🙄

63145d ago

SolverShadz7

Star Fox (Nintendo Switch 2) has NO new and excitingly different story! Moon Child DOES have a new and excitingly different story! So Moon Child wins by default!

MK Zero3

You also can't be Star Fox's friend. But you CAN be Moon Child's friend. Moon Child wins again have another L Nintendo.

Culture Crave 🍿

@culturecrave.co

First poster for the new 'Star Fox' game Releasing June 25 on Nintendo Switch 2

47545d ago

Grick T.16

the SNES artstyle for the character designs fucking rocks. Love the odd realism, just like we were given in the 90s

nagi6

slippy looks horrifying and i mean that positively

blur4

Nah. Glad I still have my 64.

Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Mirror]

@nintendousa.bsky.social

Step into the Arwing using AR Filters and Character Avatars! #StarFox is coming to #NintendoSwitch2 on June 25. Watch the Star Fox Direct: ninten.do/6016vMYb0

50145d ago

SolverShadz30

ah good ol nintendo they LOVE shadow dropping random things on random ass days

Mega Laik X15

MFW they reveal Krystal in the 100% completion ending.

Julius 🦇12

I’m not gonna lie. Rather disappointed it’s Star Fox 64 AGAIN.

Papyrus "It's Pronounced Puh-Pie-Rus Sem-Ee" Semi8

so it's star fox 64 again except it looks really good with character redesigns i'm gonna need some time to get used to (a la donkey kong) and a bunch of stuff that's Really Funny

UNKNOWNER: Sirius7

My very own Star Fox Vtuber model

Crandall Mikeingfone5

I can make him say bad words like freak and dang now hehehe

Anamonator5

Furry Vtubers Rise up lol

craftersshaft4

thanks for the roblox verification data sucker >:D

Nintendeal

@nintendeal.com

Four games releasing over two months May 21 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book June 25 - Star Fox July 2 - Rhythm Heaven Groove July 23 - Splatoon Raiders

23945d ago

Feenixfire902

Nintendo has been releasing a game a month since February and it's honestly good to see!

Jumpycool2

It’s weird to think about how Rhythm Heaven Groove might be the final major Switch 1 release.

Wario64

@wario64.bsky.social

Star Fox (Switch 2) up for preorder at Best Buy ($59.99) buff.ly/fPHiRyV Amazon amzn.to/48LZnU4 VGP buff.ly/O7x4FZu PNP buff.ly/W7DE6jO #ad

19645d ago

TheForceWorks10

I was complaining about the minimalist logo but that cover art is peak.

Nicky P6

I was hoping for Star Fox 4

Cherry4

I’m so happy we’re getting a new Star Fox. Hoping the Mario Galaxy movie combined with smash was enough to make the series popular again

Katana-Smirk 🔞 (God Emperor of Snek)

@katana-smirk.bsky.social

I’m Him (star Fox 64) I’ve been Him (star Fox 3DS remake) I’ll will continue to be Him (star Fox switch 2 remake)

5045d ago

Eurogamer

@eurogamer.bsky.social

"I suppose this is what happens when I'm not overseeing it" - Star Fox's original artist reckons Fox McCloud's design is better in The Super Mario Galaxy movie than it is in the Switch 2 game www.eurogamer.net/star-fox-64-...

Fox McCloud in Switch 2's Star Fox remake

6344d ago

Oddball2

I do honestly prefer Super Mario Galaxy Fox over this, but this version of Fox is good too, let’s not forget. It is a good design. Not perfect or even great, but certainly good. Would prefer Great over just Good, though.

Azel

@azeldraws.bsky.social

I bet most people haven't played the best Star Fox game ever made- Starlink Battle for Atlas. Absolutely loved this game, but it was so under the radar. You can play the entire game as Fox on Switch and his storyline ties into the main story. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm0Q...

4745d ago

Bastion3

100% agree on this. So sad it flew under the radar

Kilmo 🐽2

I gave it a shot, but Newegg sent me an empty box and then refused to refund me, and then my credit card declined my transaction dispute, and by the time it all got sorted out I never wanted to think about the damn game ever again lol

Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷

@toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk

Star Fox announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 in a surprise Direct livestream. A remake of Star Fox 64 (Lylat Wars), launching next month on June 25 - Online Battle Mode - GameShare - Supports N64 controller - Mouse targetting - Furry game chat filters www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqNB...