Can you preload Star Fox?
Get ready to take command of your go-to spacecraft in Star Fox, since the game is scheduled to arrive on Switch 2 soon. This remake of the Nintendo 64 original brings back the story and missions that made the first release feel timeless, with improved visuals. Join forces with Star Fox and travel across space on Thursday, June 25, though your exact launch moment may shift depending on where you live.
Here’s the timing for Star Fox based on your time zone.
What time does Star Fox launch in your time zone?
Star Fox will launch on the Switch 2 on Thursday, June 25. Nintendo hasn’t shared a specific launch hour yet, but eShop releases usually go live at midnight local time. Still, if you’re on the west coast of North America, you’ll get access earlier—at 9 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, June 24.
To find out when Star Fox starts for your time zone, check the list below:
- 9 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, June 24 for the west coast of North America
- 12 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 25 for the east coast of North America
- 12 a.m. BRT on Thursday, June 25 for Brazil
- 12 a.m. BST on Thursday, June 25 for the U.K.
- 12 a.m. CEST on Thursday, June 25 for western Europe
- 12 a.m. JST on Thursday, June 25 for Japan
- 12 a.m. AEST on Thursday, June 25 for the east coast of Australia
Can you preload Star Fox on Switch 2?
Yes, you can preload Star Fox right now on Switch 2. Also, U.S. pre-orders for Star Fox don’t include any extra bonuses or in-game rewards. The U.K. eShop is the only one offering pre-order benefits, including a pin set and a rubber Velcro patch.