A report from an industry insider claims that Nintendo may be working on multiple new Star Fox games. The rumor comes amid a big year for the Star Fox franchise, which saw the characters thrust back into the spotlight in 2026, marking the first time in years that Nintendo seems focused on the series.
Nintendo has a history of allowing some of its IP to remain dormant for years, including games like Star Fox. Although series star Fox McCloud and his crew have seen a handful of games released over the last few generations, such as Star Fox Zero, the franchise’s more recent entries have not been as warmly received as titles like Star Fox 64 or the Nintendo GameCube’s Star Fox Adventures. With Nintendo’s recent push to create movies around its franchises, the possibility of a resurgence of the series feels more likely than ever.
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Star Fox May Be Getting a Multiplayer Spin-off as Well as a New Single-Player Game
The Star Fox franchise could see the release of multiple new games, with a multiplayer spin-off coming in 2026 and a single-player-focused title releasing in 2027, according to new rumors from industry insiders. The claim comes from a ResetEra thread where users discussed comments made by Oscar Lemaire, a respected reporter from French gaming website Gamekult. Posts from the ResetEra thread state that Lemaire reported on two Star Fox games being worked on, with one focused on multiplayer, although it should be noted that commenters from a Reddit thread on the topic suggest that this information could be inaccurate. Reddit users claiming to have tuned in to Lemaire’s live stream, where the industry veteran first discussed the rumor, have argued that he merely implied that the upcoming Star Fox game would also include a multiplayer mode.
Rumors of a new Star Fox title have picked up in recent months, stemming around the franchise’s well-publicized role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Insiders have claimed that the game will have a stronger narrative focus than Star Fox Zero, which launched in 2016 for the Wii U. In that title, communication and story beats between Fox McCloud and company were limited to comms broadcasts that occurred mid-mission, cutting down on the cutscenes and larger story beats that fans may be hoping for this time around.
With Fox’s appearance in the latest Mario movie, long-time series fans are hoping that the Star Fox franchise is in for a comeback. After a hot streak that began with the Super Nintendo’s original Star Fox titles and tapered out after the cult classic Star Fox Adventures, Nintendo players are long overdue for a brand-new reason to be excited about the series. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the perfect platform for such a grand return, with a fresh library that’s currently in need of new first-party Nintendo titles.
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If the recent rumors about upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 titles prove to be true, Nintendo is in for a major year in 2026. Star Fox could help begin the surge of titles, helping to end what many consider to be a slow period regarding big Nintendo releases. Series fans should stay tuned for any news of what may be a major return to form for the Star Fox crew.
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April 22, 2016
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E For Everyone
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
