Nintendo delivered a surprise Star Fox Direct today, dropping major announcements just 10 minutes before the scheduled broadcast. The live presentation began at 5:00 PM CT, catching fans and observers off guard with its sudden reveal.

Earlier this year, leaks had hinted at a potential comeback for the franchise, and Nintendo’s surprise Direct confirmed those rumors. The company amplified the hype by having Shigeru Miyamoto post an announcement at 4:50 PM CT, just 10 minutes before the Direct aired.

The event streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/ePZeyh5q9R8.

Star Fox’s Revival: What’s New?

Star Fox made a notable return to screens last month in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which many now view as a soft launch for the franchise’s revival. The centerpiece of this comeback is a new game for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, simply titled Star Fox. Additionally, Nintendo announced a remake of Star Fox 64 as part of the series’ resurgence.

This breaking news story was first reported by Destructoid.