Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2: Fox McCloud returns in a beefed-up remake

On board your Arwing, take on enemies in style and outwit the schemes of the fearsome Andross! Fox McCloud and his crew are back on consoles with their very own video game... Not as new as you might think. Star Fox is a remake of Lylat Wars, a redesigned and modernized version to be released exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 25, 2026.

Star Fox trailer:

The Star Fox synopsis:

« Fox McCloud and his team are back in Star Fox, a remake of Lylat Wars, the Nintendo 64 classic, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Get ready for intense aerial battles and reclaim Lylat from Andross's clutches... one planet at a time. »

Nintendo stunned players on May 6, 2026, with an announcement that was unexpected but very warmly received by longtime fans. A Nintendo staple is making his return. Less known to younger audiences, Fox McCloud is the star of the Star Fox series, which debuted in 1993. The elite pilot fox has appeared in several Star Fox titles, is a recurring character in Super Smash Bros., and he also appears in the film Super Mario Galaxy, released recently in cinemas.

It had been a few years since the Star Fox saga had gathered dust on Nintendo’s shelves. Now it resurfaces with a new entry that could win over fans—or just as easily disappoint them.

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Indeed, the new Star Fox game is a remake of Lylat Wars (1997), a title that was itself a remake of Star Wing. So it feels a little like déjà vu... Still, fans of Fox McCloud and his squad can look forward to once again sharing in a grand space–faring adventure alongside this iconic character.

If you’re not familiar with this license, this is your chance to dive into a universe built on space‑faring dogfights and bold challenges. The remake flags modernized, refreshed designs, more detailed cinematics, full French voice acting, and new features that take advantage of the Switch 2... In short, a game brought up to date, letting you relive our classic adventures.

We are eagerly looking forward to finally getting to test Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2, as early as this summer!