The Star Fox Direct is now available to watch on demand! Catch the roughly 15-minute presentation and get the latest details on #StarFox, launching June 25 on Nintendo Switch 2. #NintendoDirect Watch here: https://t.co/1AuWdETNOu pic.twitter.com/iJb8R1QF5j— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 6, 2026

May 7 (UPI) -- Nintendo surprised announced a new Star Fox video game that is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25.

Nintendo made the announcement late Wednesday with a surprise Direct presentation that showcased the game.

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Yoshiaki Koizumi presented the new Star Fox, which sees the return of ace space pilot Fox McCloud and his ragtag team as they protect the galaxy.

The new Star Fox is a remake of 1997 classic Star Fox 64 for the Nintendo 64 console with overhauled graphics and gameplay elements.