Surprise! Nintendo's StarFox Remake Hits Switch 2 on June 25

Surprise! Nintendo's StarFox Remake Hits Switch 2 on June 25

It looks like a remake of StarFox 64, but the visuals look impressive.

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Fox McCloud, appearing in Super Mario Galaxy, already 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's not a totally brand-new game.

StarFox is a remake of the critically acclaimed StarFox 64, a Nintendo 64 game that can already be played on the N64 app on Nintendo Switch Online. 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.

StarFox video game screenshot on Switch 2, a ship flying over an ocean

The new graphics in this version of StarFox look pretty great.

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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.

As good as it looks, we still don't know what it will cost for the privilege of a revamped StarFox. But it looks like another solid addition to Nintendo's upcoming release calendar. The only thing missing now is...well, a new Mario game.

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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.

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