{"id":1922047,"date":"2026-05-06T22:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1922047"},"modified":"2026-05-06T22:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:37:00","slug":"surprise-nintendos-starfox-remake-hits-switch-2-on-june-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1922047","title":{"rendered":"Surprise! Nintendo&#8217;s StarFox Remake Hits Switch 2 on June 25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ada51b7128e3fff46d57075a616626993e042646\/hub\/2026\/05\/06\/245f50ad-676b-412a-8c31-4200f66f0df9\/img-2528.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=675&amp;width=1200&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-149a04a3-67d7-47fe-9c40-7a1579d66608\" class=\"c-pageArticle_body sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-6 lg:u-col-start-2\">\n<div class=\"c-pageArticle_content\">\n<div class=\"u-grid-columns\">\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">Fox McCloud, appearing in\u00a0<a href target=\"_blank\" rel>Super Mario Galaxy,<\/a>\u00a0already seemed to telegraph that Nintendo had some sort of StarFox game up its sleeve sooner or later. On Wednesday, Nintendo surprise-dropped news that StarFox is headed to <span><span>Switch 2<\/span><\/span> very soon, although it&#8217;s not a totally brand-new game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">StarFox is a remake of the critically acclaimed StarFox 64, a Nintendo 64 game that can already be played on the N64 app on <span><span>Nintendo Switch Online<\/span><\/span>. The new StarFox, however, has graphics that clearly are making the most of the Switch 2 hardware. The footage shown off in a video makes it look like one of the most impressive Switch 2 graphics showcases yet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1cbed84a9dd42ded6e2fd97db71ab2f436b9f7ae\/hub\/2026\/05\/06\/6417f069-fa8a-4e85-8428-d5ce33dfd453\/img-2529.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"StarFox video game screenshot on Switch 2, a ship flying over an ocean\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>The new graphics in this version of StarFox look pretty great.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Nintendo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are extra challenge modes and online Battle Modes in this one, which should add a lot to the mix. The game supports GameShare to other local Switches for multiplayer, too, including original Switches and Switch Lites. Aiming has Joy-Con mouse controls, too.<\/p>\n<p>As good as it looks, we still don&#8217;t know what it will cost for the privilege of a revamped StarFox. But\u00a0it looks like another solid addition to Nintendo&#8217;s upcoming release calendar. 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height=\"64\" width=\"64\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_nameText\">\n<div class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_name\"><span>SCOTT STEIN<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_credentials\">Editor at Large<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_bio\"><span>I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR\/AR, tablets, gaming and future\/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets. My background includes an MFA in theater which I apply to thinking about immersive experiences of the future.<\/span> See full bio <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-pageArticle_content\">\n<div class=\"u-grid-columns\">\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">Fox McCloud, appearing in\u00a0<a href target=\"_blank\" rel>Super Mario Galaxy,<\/a>\u00a0already seemed to telegraph that Nintendo had some sort of StarFox game up its sleeve sooner or later. On Wednesday, Nintendo surprise-dropped news that StarFox is headed to <span><span>Switch 2<\/span><\/span> very soon, although it&#8217;s not a totally brand-new game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">StarFox is a remake of the critically acclaimed StarFox 64, a Nintendo 64 game that can already be played on the N64 app on <span><span>Nintendo Switch Online<\/span><\/span>. The new StarFox, however, has graphics that clearly are making the most of the Switch 2 hardware. The footage shown off in a video makes it look like one of the most impressive Switch 2 graphics showcases yet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1cbed84a9dd42ded6e2fd97db71ab2f436b9f7ae\/hub\/2026\/05\/06\/6417f069-fa8a-4e85-8428-d5ce33dfd453\/img-2529.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"StarFox video game screenshot on Switch 2, a ship flying over an ocean\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>The new graphics in this version of StarFox look pretty great.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Nintendo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are extra challenge modes and online Battle Modes in this one, which should add a lot to the mix. The game supports GameShare to other local Switches for multiplayer, too, including original Switches and Switch Lites. Aiming has Joy-Con mouse controls, too.<\/p>\n<p>As good as it looks, we still don&#8217;t know what it will cost for the privilege of a revamped StarFox. But\u00a0it looks like another solid addition to Nintendo&#8217;s upcoming release calendar. The only thing missing now is&#8230;well, a new Mario game.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">Fox McCloud, appearing in\u00a0<a href target=\"_blank\" rel>Super Mario Galaxy,<\/a>\u00a0already seemed to telegraph that Nintendo had some sort of StarFox game up its sleeve sooner or later. On Wednesday, Nintendo surprise-dropped news that StarFox is headed to <span><span>Switch 2<\/span><\/span> very soon, although it&#8217;s not a totally brand-new game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">StarFox is a remake of the critically acclaimed StarFox 64, a Nintendo 64 game that can already be played on the N64 app on <span><span>Nintendo Switch Online<\/span><\/span>. The new StarFox, however, has graphics that clearly are making the most of the Switch 2 hardware. The footage shown off in a video makes it look like one of the most impressive Switch 2 graphics showcases yet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1cbed84a9dd42ded6e2fd97db71ab2f436b9f7ae\/hub\/2026\/05\/06\/6417f069-fa8a-4e85-8428-d5ce33dfd453\/img-2529.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"StarFox video game screenshot on Switch 2, a ship flying over an ocean\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-text-xxsmall\"><\/p>\n<p>The new graphics in this version of StarFox look pretty great.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Nintendo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are extra challenge modes and online Battle Modes in this one, which should add a lot to the mix. The game supports GameShare to other local Switches for multiplayer, too, including original Switches and Switch Lites. Aiming has Joy-Con mouse controls, too.<\/p>\n<p>As good as it looks, we still don&#8217;t know what it will cost for the privilege of a revamped StarFox. But\u00a0it looks like another solid addition to Nintendo&#8217;s upcoming release calendar. The only thing missing now is&#8230;well, a new Mario game.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/cnet.com\/tech\/gaming\/surprise-nintendos-starfox-remake-hits-switch-2-june-25\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ada51b7128e3fff46d57075a616626993e042646\/hub\/2026\/05\/06\/245f50ad-676b-412a-8c31-4200f66f0df9\/img-2528.png?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=675&amp;width=1200&#8243;] Fox McCloud, appearing in\u00a0Super Mario Galaxy,\u00a0already seemed to telegraph that Nintendo had some sort of StarFox game up its sleeve sooner or later. On Wednesday, Nintendo surprise-dropped news that StarFox is headed to Switch 2 very soon, although it&#8217;s not a totally brand-new game. 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