“Embody Star Fox characters in GameChat”
by Liam Doolan
Switch 2’s GameChat support will be put to use in the upcoming Switch 2 release Star Fox, with Nintendo revealing the game will feature character avatars.
These allow you to change your face in GameChat to look like a character from the Star Fox universe and tracks your head movement and facial expressions. This includes mouth movement, blinking, and eyebrow movement.
Here’s a look at this GameChat feature in motion:
To use this feature, you can either connect Nintendo’s official GameChat camera to the Switch 2, or a supported USB camera.
The AR filters will also allow you to add a pair of “Star Fox-like ears” or a “Falco-inspired beak” that moves when talking. Keep in mind you’ll need an active Switch Online subscription to access GameChat.
What do you think of this GameChat feature in Star Fox? Do you think you’ll make much use of it? Let us know in the comments.
Liam is a news writer and reviewer on Nintendo Life. He’s been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of many iconic video game characters.
