Star Fox remake lands on Switch 2, second-highest-rated

Velan Studios released its remake of Star Fox 64 for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026. The game is available digitally for $49.99 and on physical disc for $59.99.

The title is a full remake built specifically for Switch 2 hardware and represents the franchise’s most prominent release since 2016. Aggregate review scores stand at 82 on Metacritic and 84 on OpenCritic, making it the second-highest-rated entry in the series behind the original Star Fox 64.

Reviewers highlighted the game’s visual overhaul and responsive controls while noting the remake largely preserves the original campaign rather than expanding it with extensive new content. Individual review scores ranged from the mid-eight range to top marks in some assessments.

A new Mouse Targeting system uses the Joy-Con 2 controller’s built-in optical sensor. Players place the controller flat on a surface and slide it sideways; the controller’s sensor maps that movement directly to the on-screen crosshair. Velan describes the approach as bypassing traditional velocity-based aiming curves to produce more direct crosshair positioning.

The release includes fully voiced cutscenes and an orchestral soundtrack. Online multiplayer supports up to eight players. A Challenge Mode adds optional objectives, and players can select multiple difficulty paths through the game’s version of the Lylat System.

A free demo that covers the tutorial and the Meteo stage has been available on the Nintendo eShop since June 9. Progress made in the demo transfers to the full game.

Velan Studios, the developer behind previous multiplayer titles, focused on modernizing visuals and controls while keeping the original game’s structure. The remake is available now for Nintendo Switch 2 in both digital and physical editions, and players who used the demo can continue their progress in the full release.

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