Overview
- Also Known As
- Star Fox (2026)
- Number of Players
- 2 (8 Player Online)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- Standard Game Card
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch 2
25th Jun 2026 — $59.99
25th Jun 2026 — £49.99
Nintendo eShop
- 25th Jun 2026 — $49.99
- 25th Jun 2026 — £41.99
- Demo Available
- Yes
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Feature Support
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Star Fox (Switch 2) - Stays On The Rails, But Absolutely Hits The Target
Pigma balls
I was a little conflicted at the announcement of Star Fox's long-awaited return. One of Nintendo's finest titles with fresh visuals and updated controls? Yes please. But the same game I've already played tens of times over across various consoles and remakes? Ehh. A replay of the OG Star Fox 64 (or Lylat Wars, if you'd prefer) soon...
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Star Fox Guides
Guide Star Fox Routes Walkthrough And Alternate Routes Map For Every Stage
Plan-et your way ahead
Star Fox has multiple alternate routes to reach the final planet of Venom, with almost every stage offering regular and secret exits. Each alternate route has a special, hidden requirement — such as saving or defeating specific characters in battle, completing objectives or flying through warp gates — that allow you to...
Guide Best Nintendo Remakes & Remasters Of All Time, Ranked
Harder, better, faster, stronger
With Nintendo serving up one of its most anticipated remakes ever later this year with Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 — still "TBA 2026" at the time of writing — we thought it was worth revisiting this article covering every remake in the platform holder's back catalogue, now updated with Star Fox and a couple of...
Guide Nintendo Direct June 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
How would you rate it?
And just like that, the Direct dry spell is over! After nine months of waiting, Nintendo treated us all to a full 50 minutes of full-fat Direct bliss. We got game reveals, surprise announcements, and a bunch of new trailers giving us a closer look at it all. There was so much to take in, in fact, that we've assembled the...
Guide Nintendo Music App: Every Game Soundtrack Included - How To Download, All Systems
A mobile music app exclusive to Switch Online members
'Nintendo Music' is a mobile app from Nintendo giving fans access to thousands of songs from Nintendo's history. If you are curious to know what exactly is available on this mobile application, you've come to the right place. Keep in mind that you can only use this smartphone application if you...
Guide How To Beat Andross In Star Fox
Face time with the final foe
The looming face of Andross is the final boss of Star Fox on Switch 2. Encountered at the end of Venom, there are two versions depending on whether you take a normal route, or end up at Venom 2. Not only do the tunnels on the way to the boss differ, but the hard version (also known as Andross' true form) has an...
Guide How To Reach Venom 2 And The True Ending In Star Fox
The only way isn't up
Star Fox’s True Ending all hinges on your run ending at Venom 2. This alternative version of Venom can only be accessed from one location, Area 6, provided you take the correct alternative routes to reach it before the end. This guide explains the Star Fox True Ending requirement, and suggestions on how to reach Venom 2...
Guide Star Fox Medal Requirements For All Normal And Expert Stages
Gong with the 'wing
There are Star Fox Medals up for grabs across each campaign stage. Each stage’s Medal has two requirements: achieve a certain number of hits (these are points rewarded for defeating enemies), and ensure none of your squad members have been downed. Manage both, and the Medal is yours. Beyond the extra challenge the medal...
Guide How Star Fox amiibo Unlocks Work On Switch 2
Bonus profile customisation options await
You can use Star Fox amiibo on Switch 2’s Star Fox remake, with various unlocks up for grabs. There are 12 bonus battle banner elements - three backgrounds, and nine emblems in total - available by using all three compatible amiibo. This page explains each of the supported Star Fox amiibo, what they...
Guide How To Beat Area 6 Boss Gorgon In Star Fox
You've only Gorgon and done it
Area 6’s boss is all that stands between you and reaching the end of Star Fox's Hard Route, with Venom 2 and the True Ending just round the corner. As you might expect, this boss - named Gorgon - is pretty challenging, and with its health not depleting in the first phase of the fight, also initially confusing. This...
Guide Where To Buy Star Fox For Nintendo Switch 2
Arwinging it
Following rumours of a return, the Star Fox team has returned to a Switch 2 near you in a game with an unguessable title. Star Fox is a remake of Star Fox 64, the most celebrated entry in the on-rail shooter series, bringing modern visuals and new features to a faithful-looking remake that has Fox, Peppy, Slippy, and Falco looking more...
Guide Sector X Warp Gates And All Other Exit Paths In Star Fox Explained
Mourn Slippy?
Sector X in Star Fox is unique in being a stage with three possible alternative routes available. One requires the use of Warp Gates, propelling you across the map, while another will lead to Macbeth - both of which can help you reach Venom 2 and the True Ending. The third and final path leads to
Guide Nintendo Treehouse: Live June 2026 - All Switch 1 & 2 Gameplay Reveals
Star Fox! Splatoon! Rhythm Heaven!
If the 50-minute Direct wasn't enough for you, Nintendo followed it up with a whopping 90 minutes of gameplay footage from some of those upcoming games in a Treehouse: Live show. Watching the equivalent of a feature-length film right off the back of a stacked Direct is a lot, so we've provided the following...
Star Fox News
News Shigeru Miyamoto Defends Nintendo's Production Of Remakes
No worries, Shigsy
Nintendo puts out a lot of games. This year alone it's released Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Pokémon Pokopia, and Mario Tennis Fever. Yet with this year's
News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Directly Led To New Star Fox And Yoshi Games, Miyamoto Confirms
When worlds collide
Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie directly led to the production of both Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Switch 2. As covered by Nintendo Everything, Miyamoto recently participated in a huge interview for Famitsu in
News Latest Physical Sales Data Proves The Format Is, In Fact, Dying
Oof... Big oof
When Sony recently announced it would be ending the production of physical media for the PS5 (and presumably the PS6) from January 2028, the gaming community was quite rightly up in arms. Yet despite the ongoing backlash, the actual data indicating how poorly physical media sells these days doesn't lie. And it's looking grim, indeed...
Video Why All The Remakes, Nintendo?
Why?
With Nintendo launching remakes of Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in 2026, it's only natural that fans are beginning to wonder whether it's all just a bit too much. It's not a new thing for Nintendo, of course, with the company flexing its remake chops back in the '90s with Super Mario All-Stars for the SNES. Since then,...
Japanese Charts Switch 2 Surpasses 6 Million Consoles Sold
And Rhythm Heaven Groove continues to dominate
The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and golly gosh, there are quite a few new entries this week. Rhythm Heaven Groove is at the top again with another 126,073 copies to its name, taking its running total to over 500,000. Awesome job. Magical Girl Witch Trials comes in at number...
Reminder Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates The Return Of Star Fox, Unlock A Special Theme
Update: Event now live
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 03:30 BST]: Star Fox is out today on the Switch 2, and to celebrate Fox McCloud's return, Nintendo has announced a new event for its addictive online battle royale title, Tetris 99. This 55th 'Maximus Cup' will take flight on 10th July 2026 and runs until 13th July 2026. During this time, if you compete...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th July)
Finding the Groove
Hello everyone, and well done on making it to another weekend. It's been another fairly quiet week for us as the gaming industry continues to come to terms with Sony and Microsoft's shenanigans. It's probably a good idea for Nintendo to just sit down, shut up, and don't do anything stupid. There were still a few notable events,...
Japanese Charts Holy Moly, Look At Those Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales
Wiping the floor
Ahoy folks, we're back with another look at the latest Japanese boxed charts (goodness, will these even exist in a few years time..?), courtesy of Famitsu. It's time for Rhythm Heaven Groove to shine, and wowie-zowie, what a great start. What many are deeming to be the Switch's swan song has absolutely smashed it with a total of...
UK Charts Star Fox Dips As World Cup Fever Takes Hold
Red card, no backsies
The latest UK Charts data is in, and as World Cup fever seemingly takes hold as we approach the quarter-finals, EA SPORTS FC 26 has once again grabbed the gold. Meanwhile, Star Fox has slipped down to fourth place, just behind Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Still a pretty good result for its second week on the market, mind...
Opinion What's The Best Star Fox Stage, And Why Is It Sector X?
Sector Why?
I'm all for celebrating the little anniversaries. For example, did you know that Star Fox launched on Switch 2 one week ago today? Far from the biggest achievement, I'll admit, but it does mean that one thought has been rattling around in my head for a whopping seven days now (even longer, if you include the review period), and I just...
Previews
Preview Star Fox (2026) - Just A Remake, But What A Remake
Nothing's wrong with the G-Diffuser
I grew up on Star Fox and Star Fox 64 (or Starwing and Lylat Wars as they liked to be called in Europe), but it’s safe to say that my initial response to the reveal of Star Fox (2026) was…mixed. I’m still not convinced it’s going to set the gaming world on fire, but having now played the game after being...
About The Game
Maniacal scientist Andross seeks control of the Lylat star system, and only Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team stand in his way.
Pilot your Arwing and travel the system battling opposing forces and performing thrilling aerial maneuvers, like barrel rolls and somersaults, to shake off enemies. Find alternative routes through the Lylat System during multiple playthroughs, taking on new missions and varied challenges. Plus, team up with friends in the new 4-vs-4 multiplayer Battle Mode.
Star Fox is a cinematic take on the Star Fox 64 game, featuring newly overhauled character designs, freshly revamped looks for each stage, plus detailed cutscenes, fully voiced dialogue and a sweeping orchestral soundtrack. The game also includes Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and a brand-new GameChat feature that puts you in the cockpit as your favorite characters from the Star Fox universe.
- A Modernized Adventure: Star Fox is based on the Star Fox 64 game and features a complete visual overhaul that takes full advantage of the power and performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Explore diverse planets and the insides of a nebula within the Lylat System, from the vibrant world of Corneria to the desolate, polluted oceans of Zoness. There are also all-new cinematic cutscenes featuring fully voiced dialogue and never-before-seen mission briefings between stages, where you can learn even more about the characters and worlds that make up the Star Fox universe.
- Intense Space Combat: Hop into your Arwing, a high-performance aerospace fighter, and use laser blasts to take down opposing forces. You can also brake in mid-air to get enemies off your tail (no pun intended), deploy a Boost for added thrust, do a somersault and, of course, pull off barrel rolls to defend against incoming fire.
- New and Returning Game Modes: Star Fox features a variety of different modes, including:
- Campaign Mode: Travel to a wide variety of planets, navigate through asteroid fields and engage in free-flying dogfights. Choose between Easy or Normal difficulty at the start and hone your skills to earn all the medals needed to unlock the Expert setting. The objectives you complete, foes you defeat and other actions you take can alter your route and what you do in each stage. Taking different routes can also affect the stages you encounter on your path through the system, so there’s always a reason to revisit each mission.
- Challenge Mode: Replay stages you’ve cleared and take on a variety of new objectives and challenges, some of which you won’t find in Campaign Mode. Challenges are available in either Normal or Expert difficulty settings.
- Battle Mode: Gather up your crew to compete in all-new 4-vs-4 dogfights, with up to eight players divided between Team Star Fox and Team Star Wolf. This mode features three stages with different objectives: secure control of a designated zone on Corneria, collect energy crystals on Fichina, or retrieve cargo from space pirates in Sector Y. Join team battles online via private matches, or match with players from near and far. With GameShare, up to four players can take to the skies locally or online through GameChat. While GameShare online is only available for Nintendo Switch 2 systems, local GameShare allows sharing of compatible games with both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems.
- Additional Nintendo Switch 2 Features:
- Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls: If you are playing the game solo in Campaign Mode and/or Challenge Mode, you can swap seamlessly between button and mouse controls with the Joy-Con 2 controller. The mouse control feature allows for more intuitive aiming, and if a friend joins in, either on the same system or through GameShare via GameChat, they can assume gunner duties while you focus on flying (or vice versa!).
- GameChat Character Avatars and AR Filters: Appear as Fox McCloud or any of his crew while chatting with friends using an interactive avatar that mirrors your expressions and movements in GameChat. With the game’s AR Filters, you can also add a pair of Star Fox-like ears or a Falco-inspired beak that moves when you talk.
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