Rumor: Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and new Star Fox game coming this year, no 3D Mario until 2027
Key Points:
- Star Fox is rumored to return on the Nintendo Switch 2 this summer with classic gameplay, high-quality visuals, and online multiplayer features.
- A remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is reportedly planned for the Nintendo Switch 2, targeting a release window in the second half of 2026.
- A new 3D Mario game is expected to launch in 2027, with no releases anticipated for this year.
- Additional titles such as Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Nintendo Switch Sports are slated for release this summer, while Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 are set for Nintendo Switch 2 editions in 2026.
- Nintendo is unlikely to hold a general presentation until June, possibly using its Nintendo Today app and social media for smaller announcements and updates.