Star Fox 64 Remake Releases June 25 for Nintendo Switch 2, Demo Released
Nintendo is bringing new life to the Star Fox series that fans have been waiting for. According to Anime News Network, a fully remade version of the original 1997 Star Fox 64 will be released on June 25 for the Nintendo Switch 2. Even more exciting is that the game now has a downloadable demo on the eShop. This demo allows fans to experience the new graphics and updated gameplay before launch.
When Star Fox 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997, it revolutionized the rail-shooter genre. Produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and developed with technical support from Argonaut Games, the game told the story of Fox McCloud and his team's fight against Andross. Its innovative Rumble Pak support and unique storytelling were the elements that made it legendary. However, the series had fallen silent since Star Fox Zero in 2016. That's why this remake came as a huge surprise for long-waiting fans.
It's no coincidence that the remake is arriving around the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. After the Switch 2 was announced in early 2025, Nintendo began reviving classic series for the new hardware. The Star Fox 64 remake is expected to offer 4K resolution support, revamped sound effects, and smoother frame rates. It is also rumored that the game will take advantage of the improved motion controls of the Switch 2's new Joy-Cons. Nintendo has not yet released a full list of features, but the innovations seen in the demo seem to have pleased fans greatly.
What does this news mean for the Star Fox community? The fate of the series has been uncertain for many years; some fans thought Nintendo had shelved the IP. But this announcement shows that Nintendo still values its classic series and wants to introduce them to a new generation of players. If the remake is successful, we might see Star Fox 2 or an entirely new game in the future. For now, all eyes are on June 25 – but you can download the demo and experience the excitement right now.
