Nintendo dropped a new Star Fox remake during a surprise Direct on May 7, and preorders are already live at My Nintendo Store UK. The game, arriving June 25, 2026, reimagines the beloved 1997 Star Fox 64 for Switch 2 with upgraded level design, expanded story, and modernized combat mechanics.
Players can grab either a digital download or physical cartridge, though Nintendo's pricing strategy favors the former. The digital version costs £41.99, while the physical cartridge will run £49.99. In the US, both editions carry the same £49.99 price tag, suggesting Nintendo's UK pricing reflects regional differences rather than a format-based discount there.
What makes the My Nintendo Store UK preorder stand out is the exclusive bonus gear. Anyone ordering through that retailer, whether digital or physical, gets a three-piece pin set and a velcro patch emblazoned with the Star Fox team emblem at no extra cost. My Nintendo Store US has not yet confirmed identical bonuses, though that could change as launch nears.
This marks the second remake of Star Fox 64, following 2011's Star Fox 64 3D on 3DS. The new Switch 2 iteration pushes further, with overhauled character designs and gameplay systems that feel built for the new hardware rather than simply ported over. The game is available for preorder at other retailers as well, though My Nintendo Store UK's bundle incentive gives early adopters a reason to secure it there.
Author Emily Chen: "Free bonus items have become Nintendo's go-to preorder sweetener, but a pins-and-patch combo actually feels thoughtful, not like warehouse filler."
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