What was once considered a barren wasteland is now bubbling over the top with summer fun! The Switch 2 library is about to grow much larger in the months of May, June, and July with the recent announcements and release dates of several new exclusive titles you can’t play anywhere else.

Fox McCloud and friends will return in a new video game, Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo announced Wednesday during a surprise Nintendo Direct showcase for the title. It will be the first new Star Fox release since 2016's Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard for Wii U, not counting the long-delayed release of Star Fox 2 in 2017.

Nintendo said the price of the Switch 2 in the U.S. will rise from $449.99 to $499.99. In Japan, Nintendo will hike the price from 49,980 yen to 59,980 yen.

Despite all this success, Nintendo has still lowered its expectations for the Switch 2. Over the next year the estimate has been reduced from 19.86 million new sales to 16.5 million, which is no small drop. Although the price increases—especially the far more significant rises in Japan—will likely make up for a big chunk of the expecting income.

Star Fox is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. It's available for preorder now, with Nintendo’s new pricing structure that has physical copies listed at $10 more than digital.

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is set for a strong 2026 with a wave of narrative, puzzle, and adventure titles confirmed for release. Highlights include remakes like Star Fox 64, single-player spin-offs such as Splatoon Raiders, and acclaimed adaptations like Final ...