Star Fox[a] is a 2026 rail shooter game developed by Velan Studios and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch 2. A remake of Star Fox 64 (1997), it adapts the original game’s level design, story, and gameplay while introducing a new artstyle and rebooting the series.[b]
After numerous reports and leaks of a Star Fox game following the protagonist Fox McCloud‚s appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), Star Fox was revealed in a surprise Nintendo Direct on May 7, 2026. Its reveal drew mixed responses for its art style and the decision to again revisit Star Fox 64 after Star Fox 64 3D (2011) and Star Fox Zero.
Star Fox was released on June 25, 2026. It received positive reviews, with praise for its gameplay, graphics, and faithfulness to the original, but criticism for the lack of innovation or additional features.
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