Opening up the Star Fox Direct was a brief introduction to his appearance in the Super Mario Galaxy movie. This led directly into Miyamoto discussing the appearance (or lack thereof context depending) of Fox in modern Nintendo releases. We were then thrust into a 10 minute overview of a brand-new title: Star Fox. That name might sound confusing, but it’s seemingly a ground-up recreation of the beloved Star Fox 64. Featuring new modes, new ways to play, and a completely new art style for Fox and friends, Miyamoto and Koizumi had a good bit to showcase this evening.
To start off, we were introduced to the general progression of the game. For those familiar with Star Fox 64, you probably already know, but for those who might be unfamiliar with the franchise or brand new, this one’s for you. Each level has all sorts of objectives you can complete, whether it be shooting down opposing ships, specific kinds of troops, getting so many hits with a bomb, or finding a new area to take a different route through a level. Each goal you accomplish or new path you find can affect which level you head to next, offering a pretty wide range of choice as to how you progress your journey to find and stop Andross. There’s even a little prequel nod to James McCloud (Fox’s father) and what happens to him! Whether this is a full mission or not was not entirely clear, but it was a neat little hint towards Fox’s backstory and the betrayal by Pigma before he joins Star Wolf.
As for the new content shown off, we’ll touch on that now. The first addition (and arguably the coolest) is a brand new 4v4 PVP mode. You can either play with friends or strangers online via matchmaking or the new GameShare feature, usable on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. You’ll be partaking in a Team Deathmatch-style mode of pure dogfighting, a mode involving capturing resources, and a mode about taking down specific HVT (High-Value Target) enemies and delivering their drops to your base, similar to that of perhaps a Capture the Flag mode in other styles of PVP games. For fans of the original Star Fox 64, you can even play using the Nintendo 64 controller from the Nintendo Switch Online store for that classic Star Fox 64 feel and control scheme.
Likely the most surprising detail of all was the release date. Nintendo loves to occasionally drop reveals and announcements close to their release dates for some reason, and Star Fox is no exception. You can look forward to this game’s release on June 25th, 2026. If you’re curious about the full presentation, we’ll have it linked below for your viewing pleasure.
Star Fox Direct 5.6.2026
Star Fox screens:
All systems go! Moviegoers around the world have seen Fox McCloud take to the skies in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – soon players can blast off with Fox and his allies on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. In today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced that Star Fox, an action-packed adventure based on Star Fox 64 for Nintendo 64, will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. Experience new gameplay modes (and rediscover returning ones) as you embark on a dangerous mission to save the Lylat System – which can now be explored in greater detail thanks to a complete visual overhaul of 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 Mode1.
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 GameChat2 feature that puts you in the cockpit as your favorite characters from the Star Fox universe.
To view the Star Fox Direct presentation in its entirety, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/5-6-2026/. Read below for more information about everything featured:
- 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 GameShare3, 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 GameChat4. 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.
Are you ready to blast off for Corneria and save the Lylat System? Squad up for Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 June 25.
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