Star Fox (Switch 2) News Articles
Sunday24th May 2026
News Star Fox On Switch 2 Is Getting A Day One Update
Required to access certain online features
Ahead of the release of Star Fox on the Switch 2 next month, Nintendo's Japanese website has revealed an update will be required to unlock certain features. As spotted by Nintendo Everything, the update will allow you to participate in the online Battle Mode, which supports 4-vs-4 multiplayer dogfights...
Tuesday12th May 2026
News Star Fox - Meet The Returning Cast In This Modernised Adventure For Switch 2
Fox and his crew are back
It's been a while since we've seen Fox McCloud in action on Nintendo's platforms, but he's finally returning next month in Star Fox - a modernised take on his 1997 Nintendo 64 title, releasing exclusively for the Switch 2. Nintendo's recent Star Fox Direct included a light introduction to Fox and his crew, but as it's been...
News Star Fox Is Getting An Adorable New Plush Line In Japan
Update: Pre-orders are now available
[Thu 7th May, 2026 07:00 BST]: Nintendo's been giving Star Fox a lot more attention recently, and following his big game reveal, we've now got an adorable plush toy announcement. Japanese company Sanei has announced it will be releasing a new line of Star Fox plush in Japan in "late June". As you can see, the...
Sunday10th May 2026
News Star Fox Switch 2 amiibo Compatibility Confirmed, Here's What You Can Unlock
It's time to dust off your Fox amiibo
Star Fox for Switch 2 comes loaded with all sorts of features and if you happen to have an amiibo on hand, you'll be able to receive some extra in-game goodies. Nintendo's Japanese website goes into detail about this compatibility, confirming you'll unlock exclusive backgrounds and emblems when you place an...
Saturday9th May 2026
PSA You Can Get Star Fox's Switch 2 Physical Release For Just $50 (US)
Prepare for liftoff this June
In case you missed it, pre-orders for Star Fox on Switch 2 have officially gone live, and there's currently a deal available for the physical version in the US. Instead of paying the standard price of $60, Walmart and Amazon are currently offering the hard copy of the title for just $50. This offer matches the Nintendo...
Friday8th May 2026
Video Star Fox Gives James McCloud The Spotlight In His Own Prologue
Shown at the end of the Direct
This week's surprise Star Fox Direct gave us, well, a lot of surprises. A new game in the form of Star Fox, new designs, more multiplayer options, toys... the list is endless. But the coolest part of the Direct, arguably, were shown in the last three minutes — a prologue featuring Fox McCloud's father, James...
News Analyst Predicts A "Silent" Year Ahead For Nintendo
Say it ain't so
In light of Nintendo's recent financial report and price increases for the Switch 2, an analyst has predicted that the fiscal year ahead might be "relatively silent" for the company. Speaking with VGC, Dr. Serkan Toto from Kantan Games comments on the notion of Nintendo lowering its console sales forecast for the year ahead, noting...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Some big-hitters incoming
Nintendo's released its latest financial data, which means it's also reconfirmed the release dates/windows for its major upcoming games. After the announcement of Star Fox this week, it's actually looking okay, with Nintendo maintaining its cadence of one game per month. We've got Yoshi and the Mysterious Book coming up...
News Former Star Fox Voice Actor Says It's Not His Voice In The Switch 2 Game
"I truly appreciate the love, but that is not my voice"
The new Star Fox game for Switch 2 has many Nintendo fans incredibly excited, and following the announcement this week, there's been some discussion within the Nintendo community about who might be voicing the characters in this modernised take on the N64 classic. Nintendo hasn't officially...
News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adds Tracks From Star Fox's Switch 2 Game
Let's rock and roll!
Nintendo this week has lifted the lid on Star Fox for the Switch 2, and to celebrate, it's now released 10 songs from the upcoming game on its mobile music app. These tracks, which have been added to the service "early", offer 30 minutes of music from this sweeping orchestral soundtrack. You can listen to iconic Title Theme,...
Gallery Here's A Look At Star Fox On Switch 2
Save the Lylat system this June
Nintendo this week surprised fans with the reveal of Star Fox for the Switch 2, and it's flying onto the new hybrid system next month. We've already seen plenty of footage of this modernised adventure, and now to add to this, Nintendo's official Japanese website has shared even more footage and screenshots of this...
Thursday7th May 2026
Random "Personally, I Prefer The Movie Version" - Star Fox Designer Weighs In On New Look
"But I thought this one was good in its own right"
Lots of people are extremely happy about the return of Fox McCloud in Star Fox, the character's first brand new game since Star Fox Zero. But perhaps no one is happier than Takaya Imamura, the original character designer of McCloud and co. Imamura-san has been sharing his thoughts on the movie on...
Video Here's How Star Fox On Switch 2 Compares To The N64 Original
Falco[mparison]
After many whispers and rumours, Nintendo has lifted the lid on Star Fox, a full Switch 2 remake of Lylat Wars from the N64. We've all seen how it looks by now, right? It's a surprisingly realistic take on the 1997 original, with redesigned characters to boot. But have you seen them side-by-side yet? Well, thanks to our pals over at...
PSA You Can Play Star Fox's Switch 2 Game With A Nintendo 64 Controller
Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are also supported
If you're a veteran pilot, Nintendo has revealed you'll be right at home with the new version of Star Fox on the Switch 2. In this modernised adventure, based on the 1997 original, Nintendo has highlighted the ability to play with a Nintendo 64 controller. During the Star Fox Direct, Nintendo's Yoshiaki...
News Nintendo Reveals Star Fox GameChat Character Avatars And AR Filters
"Embody Star Fox characters in GameChat"
Switch 2's GameChat support will be put to use in the upcoming Switch 2 release Star Fox, with Nintendo revealing the game will feature character avatars. These allow you to change your face in GameChat to look like a character from the Star Fox universe and tracks your head movement and facial expressions...
News Dogfights Return In Star Fox's New Online Battle Mode, GameShare Support Detailed
Are you Team Fox or Team Wolf?
Aerial dogfights are back on the menu in the new Star Fox game for Switch 2, with Nintendo revealing the game's battle mode during its Star Fox Direct. The battle mode will allow you to gather a crew and compete in all-new 4-vs-4 dogfights with up to a total of 8 players online. Four will fight on the side of 'Team...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Star Fox For Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
Next month, Fox McCloud and his team will return to the stars and skies to save the Lylat system once more. Now that Nintendo has briefed us on what to expect, including the price £41.99 / $49.99 (or $10 more physically), we're curious to know if you'll be picking up this new version of the game when it takes flight for the Switch 2...
News Star Fox's Official Switch 2 Box Art, Price And Estimated File Size Revealed
Pre-orders are now live
Nintendo has today lifted the lid on a remake of its N64 classic Star Fox 64, simply titled Star Fox, and it will be coming to the Switch 2 this June. Apart from the initial reveal via a special Direct presentation, Nintendo has also shared some other details about this new release. This includes the pri
Wednesday6th May 2026
News Star Fox Is Finally Getting Another Game, Out June 2026 Exclusively On Switch 2
Another 64 remake? Say it McClouder!
It's official, everyone! Nintendo has today announced Star Fox for Switch 2, and it launches on 25th June 2026. And, yes, it is indeed another remake of Star Fox 64, with Nintendo calling it a "cinematic take” on the classic. It’ll cost £41.99 / $49.99 d
