On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., Nintendo will broadcast the " Star Fox Direct 2026.5.7 ". In it, Nintendo suddenly announced the Nintendo Switch 2 software " Star Fox ".
Star Fox" Nintendo Switch 2 software was suddenly announced!
This game is a remake of the Nintendo 64 game "Star Fox 64". The graphics and character design have been completely redesigned and optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a briefing between stages, a new movie scene, and a new illustrated text book with detailed information on characters and planets.
Story Mode.
NintendoトピックスIn the " Story Mode," the player fights his way through various planets and space zones to reach the enemy's home base, with routes branching off depending on the number of missions completed and enemy aircraft shot down. There are three difficulty levels to choose from : Easy, Normal, and Expert.
The game also supports 2-player play, with the pilot and shooter sharing the Joy-Con 2. A total of 16 stages are included in the game, and a " Challenge Mode " is also included, where players can challenge themselves by completing the stages they have cleared.
Three types of machines
Fox and his friends board their beloved "Irwin" to explore a variety of locations. Depending on the route, they may have to use the "Landmaster," a highly maneuverable surface-to-air tank, or the "Blue Marine," a modified exploration submarine, to clear a path.
New "Battle Mode
NintendoトピックスA new " Battle Mode " is included, which allows players to enjoy 4 vs. 4 team battles in three stages with different rules. Players can play against other players from around the world, play private matches with friends, or team up with other friends for online matching. Offline, players can enjoy playing alone against the CPU.
NARIGIRI Filter
Using the " NARIGIRI Filter " in game chat, you can change your face on the screen to that of the character in the game. Mouth movements, blinking and eyebrow movements are also reflected. This filter can be used with a USB camera such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera.
Also compatible with "NINTENDO 64 Controller
The game is also compatible with the NINTENDO 64 Controller, a product available only to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. You can also enjoy the game with a feeling of control similar to the original "Star Fox 64".
"Star Fox" will be available at and on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Pre-orders are now being accepted on the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. For more information, please visit the official "Star Fox" website.