Nintendo confirmed the release of a complete remake of Star Fox 64, Nintendo 64’s 1997 classic, exclusively for Switch 2 on June 25, 2026. The announcement ended a wait of more than a decade for fans of the series who were awaiting new news. The game maintains the essence of the original, but features completely redesigned graphics, rewritten dialogue and new character designs that modernize the experience.
Durante Presenting the title, Nintendo revealed that the remake offers three distinct difficulty levels, suitable for both veterans and new players. By completing objectives in each stage, new paths open up to reach planet Venom, allowing for greater replayability and exploration of secret routes.
Campanha and main game structure
Fox McCloud returns as a pilot for the Star Fox team, tasked with defending the Lylat system from the threat of the evil scientist Andross. The campaign takes place in different scenarios, including combat ships, blue submarines and land-based tanks, with stages that alternate between different environments. Missions culminate in boss encounters, maintaining the structure of the original game while preserving its essential DNA.
Stages explore various worlds of the Lylat system as well as outer space. Gameplay combines intense action with strategic navigation, offering challenges that balance direct combat with tactical exploration. The central objective remains unchanged: defeat Andross and restore peace to the star system.
Modos gameplay and multiplayer experience
- Modo Desafio: allows you to define custom objectives in campaign stages with standard or expert difficulties.
- Modo Batalha: supports up to 4 players on two teams competing against each other with varying rules.
- Combates local and online against global opponents through private matches.
- Amigos can compete against each other or against global players in head-to-head matches.
- GameShare allows one copy of the game to run in local multiplayer for all users.
Battle mode includes three distinct difficulty levels, each with unique mechanics. Jogadores can establish their own objectives before facing opponents, controlling more resources and returning captured items to base more quickly. Private and online Partidas guarantee flexibility for both sessions between friends and international competitions.
Controles innovative and cooperative mode
Utilizando or Joy-Con 2, players can hold the controller like a traditional computer, operating Star Fox in mouse mode. Essa innovation allows two players to cooperate throughout the adventure, with one piloting the ship while the other manages the firing system. Para veteran players, the original Nintendo 64 controller also works on the Switch 2, recreating the 1997 experience.
Co-op mode represents a significant change from the original, making the experience more social and accessible. The refined control system caters to experienced players and beginners alike, balancing modern input mechanisms with classic control nostalgia.
Narrativa expanded and revamped cinematics
Nintendo delved deeper into the story of Fox McCloud and his team, adding cinematics to the original. Cenas presentation reveals moments in which Fox’s father is separated from the family, opening up possibilities for new narratives. Novas cinematic sequences expand the plot while maintaining the essence of the 1997 game, offering richer context for the campaign.
Essas’s narrative additions suggest that the remake could serve as a starting point for future iterations of the series. The rewritten dialogue preserves the original tone while incorporating modern storytelling elements, creating an experience that honors the past and embraces the present.
Preço and current availability
The game will retail for $59.99 at Switch 2. Pré-pre-orders are now available at retailers such as Fnac.com. The exclusivity of Switch 2 reflects Nintendo’s strategy of unifying the catalog of remastered classics through the new console. The launch on June 25th marks a strategic sales offensive in the middle of the year, consolidating the portfolio of titles for the platform.