Star Fox (2026 video game)

Star Fox is a third-person rail shooter. Players control a variety of vehicles piloted by Fox McCloud. Fox, the son of the late James McCloud, joins and leads the Star Fox team in a mission to stop the evil Andross from destroying the Lylat System.^[1] As a remake of Star Fox 64, its gameplay and control scheme remain similar. Controlling the Arwing, players automatically progress through the level. They must defend themselves against enemies and their surroundings, using offensive means such as lasers and bombs, or employ defensive moves like a somersault or a spin to deflect incoming projectiles.^{[citation needed]}

The game is divided into levels, which incorporate plot elements where players' actions alter the outcome of the story and overall progression of the campaign. During these levels, players are limited to a shield and a boost that can be restored by collecting gold and silver rings scattered in a level. Optional tasks unique to each level can be completed for other rewards. Similar to Star Fox 64 and its first remake, Star Fox 64 3D, the campaign supports three difficulties.^{[citation needed]}

The game supports multiplayer, in which players separated into the Star Fox and Star Wolf teams must compete in various modes.^[2] The game supports the GameChat feature of the Switch 2, in which players can use a filter of any of the Star Fox team members for their webcam.^{[citation needed]}

In March 2026, industry insiders and journalists reported that a new Star Fox game was in development for a mid-year release, following Fox McCloud's appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).^[3][4][5] The new Star Fox was announced in a surprise Nintendo Direct on May 7, 2026, which itself was announced ten minutes before it was broadcast.^[6][7] It is a remake of the Nintendo 64 game Star Fox 64 (1997), itself a reboot of the original Star Fox (1993); 64 was previously remade in Star Fox 64 3D (2011) and reimagined in Star Fox Zero (2016).^[8][9] Star Fox expands on the original game's level design, story, and gameplay, and introduces new character designs.^[10] It is scheduled to release for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026.^[2]