Leaker NateTheHate claims Nintendo is preparing a new classic-style Star Fox game for summer 2026 on Switch 2, alongside a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time later that year. VGC sources have corroborated the reports. The announcements tie into upcoming media like The Super Mario Galaxy movie.
Nintendo is reportedly developing a new Star Fox game described as a 'classic' revival, set for announcement in April and release in summer 2026 on Switch 2. Leaker NateTheHate, who previously accurately predicted the Switch 2 reveal date, shared these details on his podcast on March 27. The game will feature online multiplayer and strong visuals, according to the leaker. This follows the appearance of Star Fox's Fox McCloud in the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy movie, launching in April, and marks the first new Star Fox title since Star Fox Zero on Wii U in 2016. NateTheHate said, “Star Fox is coming back in summer 2026. We’re getting a new Star Fox game in the very near future. I’ve been told it’s a classic style Star Fox game.” VGC sources have corroborated these claims, as first reported by Eurogamer.net. Separately, a remake of the 1998 N64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is planned for Switch 2 in the second half of 2026, approaching the holidays, to celebrate the Zelda franchise's 40th anniversary. “In the second half of 2026, approaching the holidays if not the holidays, we are going to receive an Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2,” NateTheHate stated. He noted uncertainty on the remake's scope, speculating it could be a 1:1 port like Demon's Souls or incorporate new design choices. No new 3D Mario game is expected in 2026, with that title slated for 2027, following Super Mario Odyssey in 2017. Nintendo is unlikely to hold a general Nintendo Direct until June, opting instead for social media and its Today app for earlier announcements. Kotaku has reached out to Nintendo for comment.
