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Nintendo, Velan Launch Star Fox Remake on Switch 2

6/25/2026

Summary

Nintendo Releases Star Fox

Nintendo and Velan Studios released Star Fox for Switch 2 on June 25, 2026, at $49.99 digital, $59.99 physical.
The remake runs at 60 fps and up to 1440p/4K-upscaled via the VIPER engine.
Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic and 84 on OpenCritic from 25 reviews.
It features voiced cut-scenes, an orchestral soundtrack, real-time cinematics, Challenge Mode, online 4-vs-4 Battle (Switch Online required), a £41.99 price, and a sequel if sales match its reviews.

Summary

Nintendo Faces Backlash

Critics say the $49.99 digital price is hard to justify because of limited new content and on-rails gameplay.
Fans objected to Fox McCloud’s redesign, citing the original designer’s preference for the Super Mario Galaxy movie version.
Reviewers noted the cockpit’s green glow washes the pilot in an unnatural hue.
Nintendo’s AR face-tracking mirrors players’ eyebrows, mouth and cheek movements on in-game avatars.

History

Historical Context

In February 1993 Nintendo and Argonaut released Star Fox for the SNES, the first home-console game to use the Super FX chip for real-time 3D polygon graphics. The rail shooter sold over 4 million copies worldwide and set a template for later Nintendo 3D titles such as Super Mario 64. The 2026 Switch 2 remake revives that pioneering technology for modern audiences.

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Nintendo Releases Star Fox

Nintendo and Velan Studios released Star Fox for Switch 2 on June 25, 2026, at $49.99 digital, $59.99 physical.
The remake runs at 60 fps and up to 1440p/4K-upscaled via the VIPER engine.
Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic and 84 on OpenCritic from 25 reviews.
It features voiced cut-scenes, an orchestral soundtrack, real-time cinematics, Challenge Mode, online 4-vs-4 Battle (Switch Online required), a £41.99 price, and a sequel if sales match its reviews.

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