Nintendo has announced Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2, a full remake of Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64 (known as Lylat Wars in Europe), which will arrive on June 25, 2026.
The details:
- As revealed in a surprise Star Fox-focused Nintendo Direct, the new remake will feature new visuals, updated character designs, fully voiced dialogue, new cutscenes, an orchestral soundtrack, and more, while retaining the original’s gameplay.
- Alongside the classic Campaign Mode, the remake adds a Challenge Mode with stage-specific objectives. An expanded multiplayer Battle Mode will also be added that supports 4v4 games between Team Star Fox and Team Star Wolf across three maps.
- Nintendo describes Star Fox as a more “cinematic” take on Star Fox 64, with new story sequences including a playable prologue mission starring Fox’s father James McCloud and expanded mission briefings that share more details of the Star Fox team and Lylat system.
- Star Fox will also be compatible with the Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller and feature support for Switch 2 mouse controls.
