In an unannounced online conference "Star Fox Direct", Nintendo officially announced the first new "Star Fox" game in ten years, sparking heated discussions among the player community. The new game is still named "Star Fox" and will be officially released on June 25 on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.
Nintendo said that this new game is "based on" the classic shooting game "Star Fox 64". It continues the original framework in terms of level design, while also conducting a comprehensive renovation of the characters and graphics. Judging from the first live footage, the character modeling and light and shadow details have evolved significantly, including the frog character Slippy, which has become more realistic, but the iconic cockpit dialogue is still retained. In addition to traditional fighters, the game also adds other vehicles such as submarines to expand the depth of gameplay.
In terms of gameplay, the new "Star Fox" has added a number of new elements for online experience, including an online battle mode that supports four-on-four air combat. Players also have the option to use a mouse, which is rare for Nintendo's first-party games. What’s more topical is that the new game introduces a realistic character avatar system. Players can present themselves through “interactive avatars that are linked with expressions and movements” in online battles and voice chats. For veteran players who prefer a retro experience, the game also supports N64 classic controllers.
In terms of price, according to information from Nintendo’s official website, the digital version of the new game “Star Fox” is priced at US$49.99, and the physical cartridge version is US$59.99. Nintendo updated the article after the report was published, adding pricing information for both versions.
Nintendo's launch of "Star Fox" at this time is also related to the background of the current Switch 2 game lineup. Currently, in the officially announced list of its own first-party works for 2026, in addition to "Star Fox", there are only a few works such as "Yoshi and the Book of Mysteries", "Groove of Rhythm Paradise", "Sprawl Raiders" and "Fire Emblem: Thread of Destiny". The overall lineup is relatively streamlined.