Secretly Unearthed: The Epic Saga of the Forged Star Fox Game
Contrary to the hype, the alleged new Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch has been definitively debunked, leaving fans disappointed as it seems the game was never even considered for development by Nintendo
The existence of a rumored new Star Fox game is highly doubtful, despite the intriguing narrative that sparked speculation among Nintendo enthusiasts regarding an imminent announcement. Over the years, Star Fox has garnered a significant following since its debut on the Super Nintendo. However, it has been quite some time since a new installment in the franchise was released, leaving fans uncertain about when they can expect to encounter the beloved protagonist once again.
Despite varying levels of success for different titles within the Star Fox series, its enduring presence has attracted a substantial fan base. Moreover, several characters from the franchise, such as Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, and Wolf O'Donnell, have made appearances in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Although Starlink: Battle for Atlas briefly incorporated the Star Fox heroes into its campaign, the series has largely been overlooked since the launch of Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard in 2016, leaving some fans hopeful for Nintendo Switch ports.
According to reports from DidYouKnowGaming, there have been numerous speculations and rumors surrounding the development of Star Fox Grand Prix by Retro Studios, following the release of Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze. However, it has been confirmed by multiple sources that Star Fox Grand Prix was nothing more than an elaborate story and was never an actual game developed by Retro Studios. Interestingly, the logo for Star Fox Grand Prix was created by Twitch streamer RogersBase, who used the Star Fox Guard logo as a template.
Bryan Walker, the former Senior Director of Development, expressed his desire for Retro Studios to be working on as many exciting projects as fans believe. An anonymous employee from Retro Studios revealed that there have been a few pitches for Star Fox games since the release of Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard, but Star Fox Grand Prix was never one of them. Another title that was denied was Star Fox Armada, which was expected to be a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Star Fox 64, a game that can now be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switch Online platform.
It remains uncertain what exactly transpired, but various explanations have been offered regarding the origin of the false rumor. Some speculate that Nintendo fans may have mistaken Star Fox for Starlink: Battle for Atlas, while others suggest that Nintendo of America deliberately disseminated a fabricated leak. Although it is true that Nintendo was not actively developing a Star Fox racing game, there is a chance that Fox and other characters from the company could potentially make an appearance in a forthcoming Mario Kart installment.
