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There is currently a Star Fox game in development for the Wii U, with development headed by Shigeru Miyamoto, with development assistance from [[Platinum Games]], scheduled to be released in Q3 2015.
'''''Star Fox Zero''''' is an upcoming title in the [[Star Fox (series)|Star Fox series]] for the [[Wii U]] currently being developed by Nintendo EAD, with development headed by Shigeru Miyamoto, and development assistance from [[wikipedia:PlatinumGames|PlatinumGames]]. The game is scheduled to be released in Q4 2015, being published by Nintendo in all regions.
 
Despite being the first new entry in the series since 2006's ''[[Star Fox Command]]'', the game is neither a sequel nor a prequel, but rather a re-imagining of ''[[Star Fox 64]]'' with some elements from ''[[Star Fox 2]]'' added.
 
The game is set to feature an optional new gyro-based control style greatly differing from previous titles, and only possible using a [[wikipedia:Wii U GamePad|Wii U GamePad]]. It also the first game since 1997's ''Star Fox 64'' Rumble Pak support to debut an innovative special gaming effect - a stereo-based surround sound system for the GamePad's speakers.


===Story===
===Story===
Little is known about the game's story so far, however it is confirmed that Team Star Fox will comprise of [[Fox McCloud]], [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Peppy Hare]] and [[Slippy Toad]], looking much the same as they did in ''[[Star Fox 64]]'', implying this game will take place before the events of ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]''. [[Star Wolf]] will also make an appearance, with [[Pigma Dengar]] still on the team.
Little is known about the game's plot so far, however it is confirmed that [[Star Fox (team)|Team Star Fox]] will comprise of [[Fox McCloud]], [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Peppy Hare]] and [[Slippy Toad]], resembling their appearance in ''[[Star Fox 64]]'', implying this game will take place before the events of ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]''. [[Star Wolf]] will also make an appearance, with [[Pigma Dengar]] still on the team.


===Gameplay===
===Gameplay===
The game retains its roots as a space-based shooter. Controls are similar to [[Star Fox 64 3D]], in which the buttons and joysticks as well as the gyroscope is used to control the Arwing. Arwings will be able to "morph into a tank", similarly to and inspired by the Star Fox 2 morphing mechanic. In this form, Arwings can "run" around on two feet.
The game retains its roots as a space-based shooter. Controls are similar to ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]'', in which the buttons and joysticks as well as the gyroscope is used to control the Arwing. Arwings will be able to "morph into a tank", similarly to and inspired by the ''Star Fox 2'' morphing mechanic. In this form, Arwings can "run" around on two feet.
 
The game also introduces a new vehicle, taking the form of a helipad, called the [[Gyrowing]], which is able to control a small robot. The [[Landmaster]] also reappears in ''Star Fox Zero'', featuring new boosters that allows it to glide forward almost like a plane.


The game also introduces a new vehicle called , taking the form of a helicopter, called the [[Gyrowing]], which is able to comtrol a small robot. The [[Landmaster]] also reappears in ''Star Fox Zero''.
It has been mentioned by Shigeru Miyamoto that gameplay would possibly be broken up into episodic games containing multiple missions, taking inspiration from the British children's TV show ''Thunderbirds''.


It's also been mentioned by Shigeru Miyamoto that gameplay would possibly be broken up into episodic games containing multiple missions, taking inspiration from children's TV show ''Thunderbirds''.
=== Development history ===
The game started development on the Wii sometime in 2008, but the team could not seem to find a concept that would bring the game together. Sometime in late 2013, they started work again on it, but moving over some of the assets to Wii U. During E3 2014, a picture of the game was shown on Nintendo's Facebook page using ''Star Fox 64 3D'' assets, and was further mentioned as being very much in development, stating that they would have more to show in roughly a year. Indeed, Nintendo confirmed that it would be shown at E3 2015.


=== Development History ===
The game started development on the Wii sometime in 2008, but the team couldn't seem to find a concept that would bring the game together. Sometime in late 2013, they started work again on it, but moving over some of the assets to Wii U. During E3 2014, a picture of the game was shown on Nintendo's Facebook page using Star Fox 64 3D assets, and was further mentioned as being very much in development, stating that they would have more to show in roughly a year. Indeed, Nintendo confirmed that it would be shown at E3 2015.
=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
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Revision as of 15:26, 5 July 2015

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Star Fox Zero is an upcoming title in the Star Fox series for the Wii U currently being developed by Nintendo EAD, with development headed by Shigeru Miyamoto, and development assistance from PlatinumGames. The game is scheduled to be released in Q4 2015, being published by Nintendo in all regions.

Despite being the first new entry in the series since 2006's Star Fox Command, the game is neither a sequel nor a prequel, but rather a re-imagining of Star Fox 64 with some elements from Star Fox 2 added.

The game is set to feature an optional new gyro-based control style greatly differing from previous titles, and only possible using a Wii U GamePad. It also the first game since 1997's Star Fox 64 Rumble Pak support to debut an innovative special gaming effect - a stereo-based surround sound system for the GamePad's speakers.

Story

Little is known about the game's plot so far, however it is confirmed that Team Star Fox will comprise of Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare and Slippy Toad, resembling their appearance in Star Fox 64, implying this game will take place before the events of Star Fox Adventures. Star Wolf will also make an appearance, with Pigma Dengar still on the team.

Gameplay

The game retains its roots as a space-based shooter. Controls are similar to Star Fox 64 3D, in which the buttons and joysticks as well as the gyroscope is used to control the Arwing. Arwings will be able to "morph into a tank", similarly to and inspired by the Star Fox 2 morphing mechanic. In this form, Arwings can "run" around on two feet.

The game also introduces a new vehicle, taking the form of a helipad, called the Gyrowing, which is able to control a small robot. The Landmaster also reappears in Star Fox Zero, featuring new boosters that allows it to glide forward almost like a plane.

It has been mentioned by Shigeru Miyamoto that gameplay would possibly be broken up into episodic games containing multiple missions, taking inspiration from the British children's TV show Thunderbirds.

Development history

The game started development on the Wii sometime in 2008, but the team could not seem to find a concept that would bring the game together. Sometime in late 2013, they started work again on it, but moving over some of the assets to Wii U. During E3 2014, a picture of the game was shown on Nintendo's Facebook page using Star Fox 64 3D assets, and was further mentioned as being very much in development, stating that they would have more to show in roughly a year. Indeed, Nintendo confirmed that it would be shown at E3 2015.

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