Star Fox is Getting a Free Nintendo Switch 2 Update This Month

A free update for Star Fox is scheduled to release later this month for the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing 4-player split-screen functionality and additional features.

Star Fox title artwork
Image source: Video Games Chronicle

Fans of the classic franchise can look forward to new content, as Star Fox is officially receiving a free update later this month. According to reports from established publications, the upcoming patch is slated for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Among the primary additions included in the package is a new 4-player split-screen mode, alongside other un-detailed improvements and features. Because the rollout is scheduled for later this month, players do not have to wait long to experience the multiplayer enhancements firsthand on Nintendo's hardware.

Further details regarding the exact release date within the month and the full scope of patch notes have not yet been heavily detailed, but the update will be provided completely free of charge to players. Stay tuned as more information becomes available regarding the official deployment of the Star Fox update.

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  1. Video Games ChronicleEstablished publication · recorded Sep 10, 2026
    Star Fox is getting a free update with 4-player split-screen and more