Star Fox Direct 5.6.2026

Shigeru Miyamoto introduces a new Nintendo Switch 2 game, "Star Fox," featuring Fox McCloud from the "Star Fox" series, following his cameo in the "Super Mario Galaxy" movie. Yoshiaki Koizumi elaborates that "Star Fox" is a reimagining of the Nintendo 64 title, "Star Fox 64," with completely updated visuals and redesigned characters. The game retains familiar elements like character banter and stage layouts but boasts significant visual enhancements. Players will join Fox McCloud, leader of the Star Fox mercenary squad, along with his team: Falco Lombardi, the ace pilot and rival; Slippy Toad, the engineer; and Peppy Hare, the strategic mastermind. Their mission is to reclaim the Lylat system from Andross, planet by planet. Players will pilot the high-performance Arwing, equipped with lasers, charged shots, and bombs, capable of boosts, barrel rolls, and somersaults. Depending on the mission, the agile Landmaster ground vehicle and the Blue Marine submersible are also available. The campaign spans diverse planets like the vibrant Corneria, the icy Fichina, the scorching Solar, and the polluted Zoness, as well as asteroid fields and nebulae. Stages feature free-flying dogfights in all-range mode and massive boss battles, promising intense aerial combat. The game offers branching routes based on player objectives and performance, encouraging replays. New cutscenes, including mission briefings, delve deeper into the characters and the Star Fox universe. Difficulty settings range from easy to expert, catering to all skill levels. Challenge mode offers unique objectives for cleared stages, while Battle mode supports 4v4 dogfights between Team Star Fox and Team Star Wolf across three distinct stages with varied rules. Multiplayer options include online private matches, global matchmaking, and local co-op with game share for up to four players. The game supports Joy-Con 2 motion controls for intuitive aiming and steering, and co-op play allows one player to pilot and another to gun. Character avatars, which mimic facial movements via a compatible USB camera, can be used in game chat and even seen by friends playing other games. For a nostalgic experience, the game also supports the Nintendo 64 controller. "Star Fox" launches on June 25th, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. The presentation concludes with a prologue depicting a past battle involving James McCloud, Fox's father, highlighting the series' long legacy and inviting new players to experience the adventure.