Nintendo has surprised again with a last-minute Direct where it announced a remake of Star Fox 64 for Switch 2. Simply titled Star Fox, it will arrive on June 25, 2026. It retains the original levels and gameplay, but with improved graphics and a character redesign that maintains the puppet aesthetic characteristic of the series.
Graphical improvement without touching the original level structure 🎮
The game maintains the same structure of linear missions with alternate paths that defined the original. However, new informational cutscenes between missions are added that delve deeper into the story and lore of the Corneria universe. Technically, the graphics engine has been updated to take advantage of the Switch 2's power, offering sharper textures and a stable frame rate, without modifying the classic gameplay that veterans know.
The same route as always, but with more lore for coffee fans ☕
If you were hoping Fox would decide to take a different route for a change, bad news: the decisions are still the same as 30 years ago. What's new are those informational cutscenes that promise to explain why Andross has a space octopus face. Because yes, what Star Fox really lacked was more dialogue between laser explosions. Now you'll be able to know what Slippy eats for breakfast before crashing into an asteroid.