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Star Fox Is Back on Switch 2 — Free Demo Out Now, Launches 25 June

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Fox McCloud and the Arwing are back. Star Fox launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on 25 June 2026 — and if you already have the console, there is no reason to wait: a free demo has been live on the Switch 2 eShop since 12 June, and your save data carries over to the full game.

Star Fox — Overview Trailer — Nintendo Switch 2, via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Star Fox 64 Rebuilt for Switch 2

This is not a brand-new entry in the franchise — it is a cinematic reimagining of the beloved 1997 Nintendo 64 classic, Star Fox 64. The bones are the same: Fox McCloud leads his mercenary squadron through the Lylat system on a mission to stop the evil scientist Andross. But everything around that skeleton has been rebuilt from the ground up.

Character models have been overhauled with newly detailed designs that honour the original’s puppet-inspired aesthetic. Every stage has been redressed with modern fidelity. The soundtrack receives a full orchestral treatment. And for the first time in the franchise, every line of dialogue is fully voiced — giving the story the weight of a proper sci-fi action film rather than a terse space shooter. Nintendo detailed the overhaul in its official announcement, describing it as a game that “takes full advantage of the power and performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 system.”

Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 box art
Image courtesy of Nintendo

It has been a full ten years since the last Star Fox game — Star Fox Zero landed on Wii U in 2016 and remains the franchise’s most recent entry. Nintendo announced the Switch 2 instalment on 6 May 2026 via a surprise 15-minute Nintendo Direct that dropped without warning through the Nintendo Today app, and it has been one of the most-discussed Switch 2 titles since.

New Modes and Switch 2-Specific Features

The campaign supports multiple difficulty levels — Easy, Normal, and Expert — plus branching stage paths that give veteran players a reason to replay routes they skipped. On top of the story mode, two additional modes add longevity.

Challenge Mode adds fresh objectives to existing stages, testing precision and route knowledge beyond a simple clear. Battle Mode is the headline addition for multiplayer: 4-vs-4 online dogfights supporting up to eight players in a single match. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online play.

On the hardware side, Star Fox is one of the first titles to make serious use of Joy-Con 2 mouse controls — slide the controller across a flat surface and you aim with it directly, a natural fit for targeting enemies in a fast-moving rail shooter. GameChat integration lets you play as your favourite Star Fox character with AR avatar overlays and real-time voice chat during multiplayer sessions. Local co-op via dual Joy-Con is also supported.

Prices, Demo, and Where to Buy

Star Fox is priced at USD$50 digital / USD$60 physical in the United States (Japan: ¥5,480 digital / ¥6,480 physical). The Singapore eShop price had not been confirmed at time of writing — check the Switch 2 eShop directly for the SGD figure. Physical copies are available through Nintendo’s official Shopee and Lazada storefronts in the region.

The free demo is on the eShop now. It requires no additional steps beyond owning a Switch 2 — search for Star Fox from the home screen, download the demo, and your progress carries forward when you buy the full game on or after 25 June.

Last words

Ten years is a long wait for a new Star Fox, and this Switch 2 remake looks like the comeback the franchise deserved. The demo is free, it is playable right now, and the full game is less than a week away. Singapore Switch 2 owners — this one is worth your time this weekend. Check out our latest game news for everything else landing on Switch 2 this season.

Update (20 June 2026): Singapore eShop Price Confirmed

The one missing detail above is now filled in. The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop in Singapore has gone live with its local Star Fox listing, and the full game is priced at S$62.50. The page currently shows a pre-order ahead of the 25 June 2026 launch, with a Download Demo button sitting right beside the purchase option — confirming the free demo we covered above is available on the Singapore eShop, not just overseas regions.

Star Fox Singapore Switch 2 eShop listing showing S$62.50 pre-order price
The Singapore Switch 2 eShop lists Star Fox at S$62.50, with the free demo still available to download. Photo: GameTrader

At S$62.50 for the digital edition, this lands as solid value for a first-party Nintendo Switch 2 release — and it actually comes in slightly below a direct conversion of the US$50 digital price. If you have been holding off on the demo while waiting for the local figure, there is nothing left to wait for: the demo is free, your save carries over, and the full game is now just days away.

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Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Demo Is Out Now

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Cygames has dropped a free demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, and it is live right now across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The trial arrives alongside a brand-new trailer that recaps the beloved original game ahead of the expansion’s July 9, 2026 launch.

[EN] Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok | Third Trailer “The Journey So Far” — via Granblue Fantasy: Relink Official Channel on YouTube

Three Modes to Try in the Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok Demo

The demo packs three distinct modes:

  • Story Mode — Play through an early chapter of the Granblue Fantasy: Relink main campaign. Clear it to earn in-game rewards redeemable when the full game launches on 9 July.
  • Quest Mode — Tackle four action quests solo or with friends across platforms. Beat the first three to unlock the fourth, “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer,” which gives you a first look at the Summons mechanic — an all-new Endless Ragnarok battle system available at Chaos difficulty and above.
  • Tutorial Mode — Brand new to the series? This mode walks you through exploration and combat basics before you dive in.

Crossplay is active from day one, letting PS5 players queue alongside Switch 2 and PC crews. No PlayStation Plus membership is required for PS5/PS4 multiplayer, though Nintendo Switch Online is needed for Switch 2 online sessions.

Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok third trailer screenshot showing Gran and crew in battle
Image courtesy of Cygames

Meet Seofon, the Star Sword Sovereign

One of Endless Ragnarok’s six brand-new playable characters, Seofon — the famed Star Sword Sovereign — is available to try in the demo. He unlocks differently in the full game, so the demo is your best chance to get hands-on time before 9 July. Cygames has also balanced the experience based on open beta feedback: the Aquila Ruby Golem boss in “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer” now has reduced HP and ATK values, making it more approachable for newcomers.

What Is Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok?

Released in 2024, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is Cygames’ cinematic action RPG set in a world of sky pirates and floating islands. Endless Ragnarok is a major standalone expansion adding a new storyline, the solo-progression Conflux system, and six new playable characters. It is also the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch 2, opening the series up to a whole new wave of players.

To unlock Endless Ragnarok’s story content in the full game, you’ll need to complete “The Tale of Bahamut’s Rage” quest from the base game, which then opens up Chaos-difficulty quests and the Conflux mode — a solo progression track that scales from early chapters all the way through the expansion’s final acts.

Pricing

  • New players (base game + Endless Ragnarok bundle): USD $59.99
  • Existing GBF Relink owners (Endless Ragnarok upgrade): USD $29.99

SGD pricing is to be confirmed — check the PlayStation Store Singapore or Steam Store for your regional price once the game launches on 9 July.

Last Words

For Singapore fans of action RPGs, GBF Relink’s Endless Ragnarok demo is a genuine no-brainer — it is completely free, playable right now, and rewards you with in-game items for the full version. The crossplay support also means your local friends on PS5, Switch 2, or PC can all queue together, which is exactly the kind of feature the Singapore gaming scene needs to make co-op nights frictionless.

Search “Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok” in your PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, or Steam to grab the demo now. For more game launches and demos coming to Singapore, head over to our Game News section.

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Echoes of Aincrad Free Demo Out Now — Save Data Carries Over

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Singapore SAO fans, your time is now — the free demo for Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online is live as of today (16 June) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Better yet, progress from the demo transfers directly to the full game when it ships on 9 July.

Echoes of Aincrad — Story Trailer, via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube

What the SAO Echoes of Aincrad demo covers

The demo drops you into the “beta test” section — the opening chapter of the game where Aincrad’s true nature has not yet been revealed. It is a tightly scoped slice, but a meaningful one: you get to build your avatar, learn the combat system, and get a feel for the partner AI before the full death-game reality sets in.

A few things are limited compared to the final release:

  • Character customisation is fixed to the beta test appearance
  • Difficulty capped at Story and Normal (Hard and Very Hard unlock in the full game)
  • Level cap: 15
  • Weapon proficiency cap: 3
  • Some balance specs may differ from the version that ships in July
Echoes of Aincrad — Aincrad floating castle environment
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Save data carries over — but there is a catch

Your demo save transfers to the full game, so any progress you make is not wasted. The one caveat: transferred save files cannot be switched to Death Game Mode — the permadeath mode where a game over permanently deletes your save data. If you plan to play Death Game Mode from the very start, begin a fresh run on launch day rather than carry over from the demo.

About Echoes of Aincrad

Developed by Game Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Echoes of Aincrad is a brand-new action RPG in the SAO franchise — not a retelling of the anime but a fresh story set inside Aincrad, with a fully customisable player avatar. You are not playing as Kirito: you create your own hero, forge bonds with an AI partner whose tactics adapt to yours, and climb the floors of the floating castle using Sword Skills and real-time combat. Original characters from the SAO lore, including Argo, Kirito, and Asuna, appear alongside your custom protagonist, with story and character designs overseen by series creator Reki Kawahara.

The game’s theme song is “Live to Survive” by Aimer, which debuted in the second story trailer released on 13 June.

Echoes of Aincrad — key art
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Editions and pricing

Three digital editions are available for pre-purchase on Steam (USD; check the Singapore Steam store for current SGD pricing):

  • Standard Edition — US$69.99 (base game + Proto-Elucidator Series weapon pack)
  • Deluxe Edition — US$89.99 (+ expansion DLC, Day 1 Starter Pack, early Death Game Mode unlock)
  • Ultimate Edition — US$109.99 (+ special anime app, digital artbook, soundtrack, and exclusive armour pack)

A physical Aincrad Edition collector’s set is also available in select markets, including a beanie, wall scroll, stickers, and patches. No Singapore retail pricing has been confirmed locally yet.

Last words

Singapore players can grab the demo right now from the PlayStation Store or Steam — no purchase required. The full game launches on 9 July 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and 10 July 2026 on Steam. If you are an SAO fan who has been waiting for a proper RPG that puts you inside Aincrad as your own character, this is the demo to queue up this week. Catch up on more Game News on GameTrader.SG.