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Star Fox officially returns after nearly a decade of absence. Nintendo announced a full remake of the iconic Star Fox 64, which will be released exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026. The production is said to be significantly larger than a standard remaster and will offer a completely refreshed graphics, new storyline scenes, and an online multiplayer mode.
Nintendo is giving a major refresh to the iconic Star Fox series
The new version of Star Fox has been described by Nintendo as a full "cinematic refresh" of the classic from the Nintendo 64. Players will once again take on the role of Fox McCloud and his team in the battle for the Lylat system against Andross, but this time the story will include additional narrative scenes and a new prologue focusing on James McCloud, the father of the main protagonist. The creators have also prepared a completely new underwater mission, refreshed character models, full voice acting, and an orchestral soundtrack. However, the classic rail shooter gameplay will be preserved, in which players control the Arwing during dynamic space battles.
Multiplayer online, cooperation, and 60 FPS on Switch 2
The remake will offer three main gameplay modes. The story campaign will maintain branching paths and several difficulty levels, a special Challenge Mode will also be available, as well as an online Battle Mode for up to eight players. In multiplayer, Team Star Fox will face off against Team Star Wolf on dedicated PvP maps.
Nintendo has also prepared a cooperative mode, where one person controls the ship as the pilot, while the other is responsible for shooting. The game is expected to support the new features of Joy-Con 2, including mouse-like controls. According to initial analyses, Star Fox runs at 60 FPS and uses a resolution of about 1440p after scaling.
Nintendo is bringing back one of its most iconic series after many years. The new Star Fox aims to combine classic gameplay with modern graphics, online multiplayer, and additional story elements specifically designed for Switch 2.
source: wccftech
