{"id":1923137,"date":"2026-05-07T09:41:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T06:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1923137"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T06:41:10","slug":"star-fox-64-remake-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2-this-year-following-mario-movie-cameo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1923137","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Star Fox 64\u2019 remake coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year following \u2018Mario\u2019 movie cameo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/star-fox-switch-2.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><span>Gaming News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">\u2018Star Fox 64\u2019 remake coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year following \u2018Mario\u2019 movie cameo<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The game will feature overhauled visuals and new game modes\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Ali Shutler<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-07T10:41:10+01:00\">7th May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/star-fox-switch-2-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"Star Fox Switch 2\" title=\"star fox switch 2\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">&#8216;Star Fox&#8217;. CREDIT: Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Nintendo hosted a surprise Direct last night (May 6) to confirm that a remake of <i>Star Fox 64 <\/i>would be coming to the Switch 2 later this year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: How Danish raves and Massive Attack birthed Jesper Kyd\u2019s trip-hoppy \u2018Samson\u2019 soundtrack<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Star Fox 64<\/i> AKA <i>Lylat Wars<\/i> was originally released in 1997. The space shooter game focuses on pilot Fox McCloud and his team trying to stop disgraced scientist Andross from destroying the Lylat system. The original was one of the best-selling N64 games, shifting more than 4million copies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>A 3D remake was released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2011 while a reimagined version came to the WiiU in 2016. The original game is currently available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>However a new take on the classic game is on the way. <i>Star Fox<\/i> will be released June 25 for the Nintendo Switch 2.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Star Fox Direct 5.6.2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ePZeyh5q9R8?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<p>According to a press release, <i>Star Fox<\/i> is \u201cbased on\u201d <i>Star Fox 64<\/i> and features a \u201ccomplete visual overhaul that takes full advantage of the power and performance of Nintendo Switch 2.\u201d The remake also includes all-new cinematic cutscenes featuring fully voiced dialogue and never-before-seen mission briefings between stages alongside a new orchestral soundtrack.<\/p>\n<p>As well as the returning \u2018Campaign\u2019 and \u2018Challenge\u2019 modes, you can also take part in all-new multiplayer dogfights in \u2018Battle\u2019 mode. Up to eight players can play as either Team Star Fox or Team Star Wolf to achieve a trio of different objectives \u2013 secure control of a designated zone on Corneria, collect energy crystals on Fichina, or retrieve cargo from space pirates in Sector Y.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\">\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Star Fox <\/i>will also make use of the Nintendo Switch 2\u2019s mouse control while new augmented reality avatars can be used on GameChat.<\/p>\n<p>The surprise <i>Star Fox <\/i>remake comes after Fox McCloud appeared in this year\u2019s <i>Super Mario Galaxy Movie<\/i>, voiced by Glen Powell. Following the cameo, a report claimed a new <i>Star Fox<\/i> game would be released this year alongside a remake of <i>The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time<\/i>. The same report said that a new 3D <i>Mario<\/i> title wouldn\u2019t be released until 2027.<\/p>\n<p>In other news, the team behind <i>Black Myth: Wukong<\/i>\u00a0has confirmed details of a 2026 global tour to celebrate the game\u2019s incredible soundtrack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Nintendo Switch 2<\/li>\n<li>Star Fox<\/li>\n<li>Star Fox 64<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_91  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4 td-is-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-sidebar  tdi_92 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The space shooter game focuses on pilot Fox McCloud and his team trying to stop disgraced scientist Andross from destroying the Lylat system. The original was one of the best-selling N64 games, shifting more than 4million copies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>A 3D remake was released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2011 while a reimagined version came to the WiiU in 2016. The original game is currently available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>However a new take on the classic game is on the way. <i>Star Fox<\/i> will be released June 25 for the Nintendo Switch 2.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Star Fox Direct 5.6.2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ePZeyh5q9R8?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<p>According to a press release, <i>Star Fox<\/i> is \u201cbased on\u201d <i>Star Fox 64<\/i> and features a \u201ccomplete visual overhaul that takes full advantage of the power and performance of Nintendo Switch 2.\u201d The remake also includes all-new cinematic cutscenes featuring fully voiced dialogue and never-before-seen mission briefings between stages alongside a new orchestral soundtrack.<\/p>\n<p>As well as the returning \u2018Campaign\u2019 and \u2018Challenge\u2019 modes, you can also take part in all-new multiplayer dogfights in \u2018Battle\u2019 mode. Up to eight players can play as either Team Star Fox or Team Star Wolf to achieve a trio of different objectives \u2013 secure control of a designated zone on Corneria, collect energy crystals on Fichina, or retrieve cargo from space pirates in Sector Y.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\">\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Star Fox <\/i>will also make use of the Nintendo Switch 2\u2019s mouse control while new augmented reality avatars can be used on GameChat.<\/p>\n<p>The surprise <i>Star Fox <\/i>remake comes after Fox McCloud appeared in this year\u2019s <i>Super Mario Galaxy Movie<\/i>, voiced by Glen Powell. Following the cameo, a report claimed a new <i>Star Fox<\/i> game would be released this year alongside a remake of <i>The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time<\/i>. The same report said that a new 3D <i>Mario<\/i> title wouldn\u2019t be released until 2027.<\/p>\n<p>In other news, the team behind <i>Black Myth: Wukong<\/i>\u00a0has confirmed details of a 2026 global tour to celebrate the game\u2019s incredible soundtrack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/gaming-news\/star-fox-64-remake-nintendo-switch-2-release-date-3944354&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/star-fox-switch-2.jpg&#8221;] NewsGaming News \u2018Star Fox 64\u2019 remake coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year following \u2018Mario\u2019 movie cameo The game will feature overhauled visuals and new game modes By Ali Shutler 7th May 2026 &#8216;Star Fox&#8217;. 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