Star Fox launches June 25 on Nintendo Switch 2. Norwegian outlet Gamer.no published a review score before it was pulled. Previews have compared the cinematic storytelling to a Star Wars film. Here’s everything confirmed before launch.
JUNE 24, 2026 · NEWS · NINTENDO / STAR FOX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2: the comeback is real
- What the game actually is
- The leaked Star Fox review score
- What previews are saying
- Price and how to get Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2: The Comeback Is Real
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 launches today, June 25 — and it’s already generating the kind of conversation that only a long-dormant Nintendo franchise can produce when it finally comes back.
The game is developed by Velan Studios and published by Nintendo. It’s a cinematic remake of Star Fox 64, the most celebrated entry in the on-rail shooter series, rebuilt from the ground up for modern hardware.
What Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 Actually Is
According to Nintendo’s official description, Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 features:
- ✅ Fully voiced dialogue
- ✅ Epic orchestral soundtrack
- ✅ Complete visual overhaul from the ground up
- ✅ 4-on-4 online Battle Mode across Corneria, Sector Y, and Fichina
- ✅ Two-player co-op via GameShare
- ✅ Joy-Con 2 support for local co-op — one player as pilot, one as gunner
The campaign follows Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team protecting the Lylat System from scientist Dr. Andross — faithful to the Star Fox 64 story structure with modern production values.
The Leaked Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 Review Score
Norwegian outlet Gamer.no published its Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 review score before the embargo lifted — then deleted it. The score: 8/10.
The article text was pulled before it could be archived, so only the rating is known. The official review embargo reportedly lifted June 24 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET, meaning full reviews from major outlets are landing today.
An 8/10 from a pre-embargo review is a strong signal. That score puts Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 in the same range as some of Nintendo’s most celebrated recent releases.
What Previews Are Saying About Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2
Hands-on previews following a 90-minute press session in May were broadly positive:
- Multiple outlets praised the cinematic storytelling and compared the experience to watching a Star Wars film
- Nintendo Life’s preview noted mixed initial expectations from long-time fans but came away more optimistic after actually playing it
- The consensus: Velan Studios has been more faithful to the original than many feared
The comparison to Star Wars is notable. Star Fox 64 was always cinematic for its time — voice acting, dramatic mission briefings, branching paths. The remake appears to have pushed that quality significantly further.
Price and How to Get Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 launches at $49 — below the standard first-party Nintendo price point of $59.99. Nintendo appears to have priced it to reflect the game’s scope as a focused, campaign-driven experience rather than an open-world flagship.
How to get it:
- Digital: Unlocks at 9 PM PT on June 24 / midnight ET on June 25 via Nintendo eShop
- Physical: Available at launch from Nintendo retail partners
- Price: $49.99 — no deluxe edition announced
Want more Nintendo coverage? Check out our Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Every Announcement and Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Major Announcement.
