Star Fox (Switch 2) Guide — Walkthrough, All Routes, Medals & Multiplayer
Your complete guide to Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 (2026), Velan Studios' rail-shooter remake: full campaign walkthrough, every branching route to Venom 2, medals and Challenge Mode, boss strategies, Switch 2 controls and mouse aiming, multiplayer, plus price, length and whether it's worth it.
Your complete guide hub for Star Fox — the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive released June 25, 2026. Built by Velan Studios, it reimagines the classic rail shooter with a new art style, expanded levels and cutscenes, Joy-Con 2 mouse aiming, and fresh multiplayer — while keeping the branching routes to Venom, the medal hunt, and “Do a barrel roll!” Whether you want every path to the true ending, the fastest way to all the medals, boss strategies, or just the price and whether it's worth it, the guides below have you covered.
In-Game Guides
Walkthrough
A full Star Fox walkthrough for Nintendo Switch 2: how the branching campaign works, what to do on each planet, how to reach Venom 2 and the true ending, and where the medals are.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25All Routes & True Ending
Every Star Fox Switch 2 route mapped: how to unlock all alternate planets, the hidden objectives that branch your path, and exactly how to reach Venom 2 for the true ending.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Medals & Challenge Mode
How medals work in Star Fox on Switch 2, how to earn one on every mission, what Challenge Mode adds, and how collecting medals unlocks Expert difficulty. Free medal tracker included.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Bosses
A Star Fox Switch 2 boss guide: strategies for the Corneria walker, the all-range space bosses, Star Wolf, and both Andross fights — including the true-ending Venom 2 form.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Characters
Meet the Star Fox Switch 2 characters and their new realistic redesigns: Fox McCloud, Falco, Peppy, Slippy and ROB, the rival Star Wolf squad, and the villain Andross.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Controls & Aiming
Star Fox Switch 2 controls explained: how to do a barrel roll and somersault, charged lock-on shots, Joy-Con 2 mouse aiming, and N64 Wireless Controller support.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Unlockables & Secrets
Star Fox Switch 2 unlockables and secrets: how to unlock Expert mode and Challenge Mode rewards, warp zones, the true-ending route, and the day-one update — no cheat codes needed.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Expert Mode
How to unlock Star Fox Switch 2 Expert difficulty, what changes versus Normal, and stage tips for surviving tougher enemies and tighter medal targets on the hardest setting.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Multiplayer
How Star Fox Switch 2 multiplayer works: competitive Star Fox vs Star Wolf Battle Mode, co-op play, GameShare so friends can join without the game, and GameChat support.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Before You Buy
Release Date & Price
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 released June 25, 2026. Here's the price ($49.99 digital / $59.99 physical), platforms, file size and where to buy the Switch 2 exclusive.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Is It Worth It?
Is Star Fox on Switch 2 worth buying? Review scores, the pros (graphics, controls, soundtrack) and cons (familiar story, safe remake), and who should buy it at $49.99.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25vs Star Fox 64
Star Fox on Switch 2 vs Star Fox 64 compared: new art style, expanded levels and cutscenes, mouse aiming and multiplayer versus the 1997 original — and what stayed the same.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25How Long to Beat
How long Star Fox on Switch 2 takes to beat: about 7 hours for all campaign missions, ~5 hours to see every mission across branches, and ~25 hours to 100% with medals.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25Games in Order
Every Star Fox game in release order, from the 1993 SNES original to the 2026 Switch 2 remake, with platforms and what each adds — and where the new Star Fox fits.
Read guide →Updated 2026-06-25