Fox McCloud's Switch 2 Redesign Sparks Fan Backlash
Nintendo unveiled a new Star Fox game exclusively for Switch 2, based on Star Fox 64 and set for release on June 25. The game introduces character avatars for voice chat, but the realistic redesigns of Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team have drawn widespread criticism. Fans compared the new look to 'Ugly Sonic' and Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI realism filter, which was mocked online. Some fans defended the redesign, noting it resembles the puppets used to promote the original SNES game. Nintendo is known for experimenting with art styles, so future iterations may revert to a more expressive design.
Key facts
- New Star Fox game announced exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
- Game is based on Star Fox 64, marking the third remake of the 1997 title.
- Release date: June 25.
- New feature: character avatars for voice chat.
- Realistic redesigns of Fox McCloud and team criticized as uncanny.
- Comparisons made to 'Ugly Sonic' and Nvidia's DLSS 5 filter.
- Some fans praised the redesign, comparing it to original SNES puppets.
- Fox McCloud voiced by Glen Powell in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Entities
Artists
- Glen Powell
Institutions
- Nintendo
- Forbes