Star Fox Switch 2 Voice Cast and Launch Details Revealed
Nintendo has confirmed the full English voice cast for Star Fox Switch 2 and announced the game's immediate launch. The title, developed by Velan Studios, is now available worldwide for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The most prominent casting confirmation is for the series' hero. Hunter McCoy, known for roles in Genshin Impact and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, has been officially credited as the voice of Fox McCloud. This settles speculation that had surrounded the role since the game's announcement.
Official Star Fox character art.
The launch follows a recent reveal of the game's credits, which detailed the complete English voice cast. Alongside McCoy, the ensemble includes veterans such as Erik Braa (Fire Emblem, Hyrule Warriors) as Peppy Hare and Jeremy Adams as Slippy Toad.
Star Fox Switch 2 is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.
Full English Voice Cast and Character Roles
Star Fox Switch 2's full English voice cast has been officially confirmed by Nintendo, with a mix of veteran and newer talent taking on the iconic roles. The credits reveal the actors behind Fox McCloud, his team, and their adversaries.
Leading the squadron, Hunter McCoy voices protagonist Fox McCloud. McCoy's previous credits include Neverness to Everness and Genshin Impact. His father, James McCloud, is voiced by Hunter Peterson, who also provides the voice for the primary antagonist, Dr. Andross.
In-game dialogue sequences featuring character portraits.
The core Star Fox team is rounded out by Andrew Russel as Falco Lombardi, Erik Braa as Peppy Hare, and Jeremy Adams as Slippy Toad. Braa also voices General Pepper, while Russel takes on additional roles including the Area 6 Commander.
The rival Star Wolf team is led by Samuel Drake as Wolf O'Donnell. Drake also voices ally Bill Grey. Other Star Wolf members are voiced by Mick Lauer as Pigma Dengar and Griffin Puatu as Leon Powalski.
Additional character assignments see Brandon Hunt voicing the ship's computer ROB64 and the character Andrew, while Brittany Cox provides the voice for both Katt Monroe and Spyborg.
Cross-Media Connections and Japanese VO Details
The Japanese voice cast for Star Fox on Switch 2 features a notable connection to other Nintendo media. The role of Fox McCloud in Japanese is performed by Eiji Takeuchi, according to the game's official credits. Takeuchi is also known for voicing the same character, Fox McCloud, in the Japanese dub of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
This casting creates a direct link between the game and Nintendo's animated film projects, maintaining character consistency across different media for the Japanese audience. The shared voice actor suggests a coordinated approach to the character's portrayal in Nintendo's expanding multimedia universe.
Character designs for the Star Fox flight crew.
Launch Day Patch and Gameplay Implications
A launch day patch has been activated for Star Fox on Switch 2, enabling online multiplayer features and finalizing the game's technical rollout. The update, confirmed in the official credits reveal, marks the full feature-complete launch of the Velan Studios-developed remake.
The patch's primary function is to activate the game's online components, which were not available prior to the November 8 release. This allows players to access multiplayer modes that are central to the Star Fox experience. The development team, Velan Studios, is credited with the remake's core development and this day-one technical support.
Gameplay performance on the original hardware.
Several key voice actors bring experience from major live-service and action titles to the project. Erik Braa, the voice of Peppy, previously voiced Master Kohga in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Fox McCloud actor Hunter McCoy's prior roles include characters in the ongoing hit Genshin Impact, highlighting a cast with significant credentials in connected and action-oriented games.
With the online features now live via the patch, players can immediately engage in the full suite of gameplay options intended by the developers. The activation solidifies the game's launch state following its development by Velan Studios.