Overview
- Velan Studios publicly confirmed Tuesday that it is the developer of the cinematic Star Fox remake originally announced by Nintendo, saying the studio has worked on the project for some time.
- Nintendo released a free demo on the Switch 2 eShop that includes the full tutorial and the opening Meteo campaign stage so players can test visuals, controls and performance ahead of the full release.
- Velan says the remake was built on its proprietary VIPER engine to deliver gameplay at 60 frames per second and to render all cinematics in real time, positioning the game as a technical showcase for Switch 2.
- The studio, founded in 2016 by former Vicarious Visions staff, previously partnered with Nintendo on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which industry coverage cites as experience that likely helped secure this project.
- The demo gives players a chance to judge the redesigned visuals and control schemes for themselves, and the wider development choice signals Nintendo is willing to place a core franchise in the hands of an external studio.