Top 3 Games to Watch in June 2026: Star Fox, FF7 Rebirth & Adventures of Elliot
June 2026 isn't quite as packed as the last two months - but the three biggest releases are all worth blocking time for. Square Enix delivers two of them: the long-awaited Xbox and Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and the first action RPG from the Octopath Traveler team. Nintendo closes the month with a complete Star Fox 64 remake exclusive to Switch 2 - the franchise's first major release in a decade.
Here's the full breakdown - release dates, platforms, official trailers, and what makes each one matter.
1. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - June 3
Release date: June 3, 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S · Xbox on PC · Nintendo Switch 2 (also PS5 + Steam since 2024-25)
Developer & Publisher: Square Enix
The award-winning second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy finally lands on Xbox Series and Switch 2. Originally a PS5 exclusive in February 2024, Rebirth earned over 125 perfect scores and 40 Game of the Year awards. This release brings the entire trilogy (Remake Intergrade is already available) to Microsoft and Nintendo platforms, with Xbox Play Anywhere support and a new Streamlined Progression mode that includes unlimited HP/MP, 9,999 damage and easier ability unlocks.
Two years after launch, Cloud's journey across Gaia is now available on every modern platform.
Official site · Square Enix YouTube channel
2. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - June 18
Release date: June 18, 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 · PS5 · Xbox Series X/S · PC (Steam)
Developer: Team Asano · Claytechworks
Publisher: Square Enix
The Octopath Traveler team's first action RPG, built in their signature HD-2D style. You play as Elliot, an adventurer travelling alongside his fairy companion Faie through different historical eras of Philabieldia, using the Doorway of Time to lift a curse on Princess Heuria. Real-time combat happens directly in the world (no separate battle screens), with a wide weapon pool: swords, axes, hammers, boomerangs, spears, bombs, and bows. A free demo with save transfer is available now on all platforms.
The studio's first action RPG, with time-travel mechanics that could define a new template for the HD-2D style.
3. Star Fox - June 25
Release date: June 25, 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 (exclusive)
Developer & Publisher: Nintendo
Price: $49.99 digital / $59.99 physical
Fox McCloud is back. After ten years of silence since Star Fox Zero (Wii U, 2016), Nintendo announced this complete remake of Star Fox 64 via a surprise 15-minute Direct from Shigeru Miyamoto himself. Built ground-up for Switch 2, it preserves the original branching stage structure but replaces all visuals, voice work and music with new assets. Joy-Con 2 mouse controls deliver cursor-level aiming precision, and the game adds 4v4 / 8-player online dogfights plus co-op modes that weren't in the N64 original.
Fox's first major outing in a decade - and Nintendo's biggest first-party exclusive of the summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest game releases in June 2026?
The three biggest June 2026 game releases are Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (June 3, Xbox Series and Switch 2), The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 18, all platforms), and Star Fox (June 25, Switch 2 exclusive).
When does Final Fantasy VII Rebirth come to Xbox and Switch 2?
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC on June 3, 2026. It includes the new Streamlined Progression feature and Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Is the Star Fox 2026 reboot a Switch 2 exclusive?
Yes. Star Fox releases June 25, 2026 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. It's a complete remake of Star Fox 64 priced at $49.99 digital / $59.99 physical, with new 8-player online multiplayer and Joy-Con mouse controls.
Who developed The Adventures of Elliot?
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is developed by Team Asano (Octopath Traveler, Bravely Default) and Claytechworks, published by Square Enix. It launches June 18, 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
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Two Square Enix giants back-to-back, then Nintendo closing the month with a nostalgia-fueled finale. Star Fox is the one we've been waiting on since 2016 - but Final Fantasy VII Rebirth finally coming to Xbox and Switch 2 makes June a great month no matter which ecosystem you're in.
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