Star Fox News
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...
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...
Guide How To Get To Titania In Star Fox
This 'easy' course can be hard to find
Titania in Star Fox is one of the few stages exclusive to the 'easy' route along the bottom of the map. Accessed from just one other course, Sector X, it requires you to lose a specific team member during the end boss battle, with Titania itself becoming a rescue mission. Here are the routes to get to Titania...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Fox On Switch 2?
Barrel (roll) of laughs?
After skipping the Switch 1 generation entirely, Star Fox's return has felt like a long time coming. This week, the fab four returned (Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy, we mean), and while it might not have been the most original fly past we've seen from the mercenaries, it sure brought a smile to our faces. Because yes, Star...
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 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 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 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 How To Access Corneria's Alternative Exit In Star Fox
Water you doing, Falco?
Cornera’s alternative exit is the first possible branching path in Star Fox. As well as paving the way to a secret boss, it allows you to access Sector Y, meaning every Star Fox route is available to you. This page explains how to access Corneria’s alternative exit in Star Fox on Switch 2, including where exactly it...
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 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 All Macbeth Train Rail Lock Locations In Star Fox
Choo-choo-choose another way to beat the boss
Macbeth’s rail locks in Star Fox allow you to access an alternative route and make your way to the True Ending. Once you reach the train boss at the end of Macbeth - the home of Venom’s army supply base - you’ll be prompted to hit eight switches in order to divert the tracks. Missing a single...
News Star Fox Switch 2 English Voice Actors Officially Revealed
The crew is back
Star Fox is out on the Switch 2 this week, and the credits have already been shared, revealing the game's English voice cast. There was already plenty of conversation about who was voicing Fox McCloud, and it's now officially been confirmed as Hunter McCoy. McCoy previously voiced characters in Neverness to Everness, Genshin...
News Star Fox's Switch 2 Launch Day Update Has Arrived, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
That's why you never rush a systems check
We are just one day away from Star Fox's Switch 2 arrival, and Nintendo is ensuring that the landing goes as smoothly as possible with a launch day update. The ver. 1.1.0 update is available right now, adding a handful of online features like Battle Mode, avatar settings and an easy difficulty option for...
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...
News Star Fox Soft Toy Line Now Available On The Nintendo Store (Europe)
Created for "play and decoration"
Ahead of the return of Star Fox next week, Nintendo has made its Star Fox "soft toy" line by San-Ei available on the Nintendo Stores in the UK and Europe. These plush, created for "play and decoration", were originally released in Japan and will hopefully continue to be made available in more locations around the...
Feature "Why Is Falco So Thick In This Game?" - Lost In Space With Star Fox Zero
THREE pilots, TWO controllers, ONE Arwing, ZERO mission
With the return of Team Star Fox imminently upon us, folks are feeling pretty torn about the series retreading old ground instead of forging a new chapter in Nintendo’s long-running rail shooter. And while that may be disappointing to some, there are at least a few interesting additions to...
Gallery Here's How The Star Fox Demo Compares To The N64 Original
Nice to Meteo
Star Fox surprised us with a free demo during today’s Nintendo Direct, featuring the prologue cutscene, the tutorial, and the Meteo stage. Going hands-on with the game allows us to compare the remake more directly to the Nintendo 64 original, such as a look at Meteo's differences in the screenshots below: [image
News Star Fox Developer Revealed, As Free Demo Barrel Rolls Onto Switch 2
Home (Circuit) Coming
We are approaching Nintendo's next big Switch 2 release with Star Fox, and today, we've learnt the development team behind it all. As revealed on Bluesky, Velan Studios is behind this one. "We’ve been passionately working on this for a while, and we’re so proud to finally share it with the world: Velan Studios is the...
Round Up The First Previews Are In For Star Fox On Switch 2
But what DOES the fox say?
Here's a sentence we had presumed we'd never write again: we've made it to the release month of the next Star Fox game! Star Fox flies onto Switch 2 on 25th June, bringing another (another) remake of the wonderful Star Fox 64 to modern audiences. As that release date nears, we've got our first idea of how this one holds...
News Get Another Look At Star Fox On Switch 2 In New Overview Trailer
Breakdown Complete
Star Fox's newest release is on the horizon, and today, Nintendo has shared a new overview trailer to remind us all what's in store. The trailer (first released on Nintendo Today!) provides a similar rundown of the game's new features that we first saw back in the surprise reveal Direct, but there are a few bits of new footage in...
News Star Fox's Mouse Mode Controls Take The Spotlight In New Switch 2 Gameplay Footage
Peppy in your Steppy
We're closing in on Star Fox's almighty return, and Nintendo has today shared a little more footage of how the game plays with Switch 2's unique control schemes. It's Mouse Mode that takes the spotlight in this new clip (re-posted to Bluesky by @Stealth40k), showcasing the opening Corneria City stage with the super-precise...
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...
Opinion Replaying Star Fox 64 Convinced Me A Switch 2 Remake Is A Good Idea
Slippy slope
Last week's Star Fox announcement left me feeling a little mixed. On the one hand, yay, Star Fox again! On the other, oh, Star Fox 64 again. Truthfully, I didn't know what to make of the big reveal that Star Fox was really another remake, a reimagining, of Star Fox 64. Maybe it was the fact that I was watching the surprise Direct in a...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Talking Point Star Fox Old Vs. New Designs Compared - Which Do You Prefer?
See every Hare
The rumours were true! Star Fox is indeed returning to Nintendo consoles on 25th June in another Star Fox 64 remake. In yesterday's surprise Direct, Nintendo billed this one as a "cinematic take" on the N64 on-rails classic, complete with a visual overhaul, fresh multiplayer modes, and, of course, some character redesigns. "Fox and...
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
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
Talking Point Star Fox Zero Is 10 Years Old - Have You Actually Played It?
And would you want a Switch port?
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Star Fox Zero's North American launch, the last release in the series at the time of writing. In fact, it shares that honour with Star Fox Guard, but as an eShop game whose only physical version came bundled with Zero, the tower defence spin-off tends to get overshadowed. After a...
Talking Point What Would You Want From A New Star Fox Game?
WHAAAAT?
Whispers of a new Star Fox game this year just waiting to be announced by Nintendo for the summer have many a fan on edge. On the one hand, it's been nearly 10 years since Lylat's finest had their own game — the admirable but divisive Star Fox Zero — so it's certainly high time for a new series entry. Fox's appearance in The Super...
News Jock Blaney, The Voice Of Star Fox 64's Wolf & Bill Grey, Has Died
"You're good, but I'm better!"
Wolf O'Donnell, as seen in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Veteran radio broadcaster and voice actor Jock Blaney passed away last month at the age of 76. Nintendo fans will likely know him best as the original voice of Star Fox 64 antagonist Wolf O'Donnell, and he also portrayed Fox's ally Bill Grey and Granga, the mech...
News Miyamoto Expected "Significant Resistance Internally" To Fox In The Mario Galaxy Movie
"I wanted to see what it would be like"
Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination's Chris Meledandri are out promoting the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and in an interview with Forbes the Star Fox creator has discussed how Fox McCloud ended up in the movie, despite Nintendo's general reticence to mixing its IPs. Miyamoto told Forbes that the pitch to...
Random Miyamoto Thought The Star Fox 'Amputation' Theory Was Nuts
Something's afoot
Shigeru Miyamoto is apparently aware of a fan theory that the Star Fox team all had their lower legs amputated and surgically replaced with robotic limbs. However, on hearing about it for the first time, "the look on his face was a combination of "wait, what?"/"get me out of here"/"are you nuts". That's according to former NOA PR...
Rumour Nintendo's 2026 Plans Include New Star Fox & Zelda Remake, No 3D Mario
A bumper year
Nintendo is having a pretty busy 2026, with at least one game (sometimes two) coming out every single month, right up until May's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Beyond that, we don't have much of an idea of what the Big N has up its sleeve. However, NatetheHate reports that the company has a pretty big, if surprising, year planned,...
News Fox McCloud Blasts Into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Excuse me, WHAT?
Here's a headline we never thought we'd be writing — Star Fox's very own Fox McCloud will be making an appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Yes, you read that correctly — Fox McCloud will be in the Mario Galaxy movie. No need to pinch yourselves. Shared by the official Mario Galaxy Movie social media accounts, this is...
News Star Fox Programmer's Next Game May As Well Be A New Entry In Nintendo's Series
New gameplay is more than Peppy
Chuhai Labs has shared the first gameplay trailer of its stunning-looking on-rails shooter, Wild Blue Skies (formerly known as Wild Blue), featuring some anthropomorphic animals piloting flying vehicles through the skies to fight evil. Sound a little familiar? Okay, so the game still isn't confirmed for Switch (or...
News Star Fox Veteran's New Game Is Channelling Serious Lylat Energy
Every McCloud has a silver lining
With the Star Fox series skipping the Switch generation, we've seen more than a few imitators step up to fill its space. But none have appeared quite as Star Fox-y as Wild Blue, an upcoming "modern take of the beloved on-rails adventures of the 90s" from Giles Goddard's indie game studio, Chuhai Labs (Cursed to...
