Upcoming Switch 2 games, Direct details, 3D Mario, more
9to5Toys • • technology
Key Points:
- Major Nintendo leaks have revealed much of the Switch 2's 2026 game release plans, including summer and holiday titles, diminishing the element of surprise traditionally expected from Nintendo Direct presentations.
- No major Nintendo Direct showcases are expected until June, with rumored releases including a new Star Fox game, a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and special edition console, Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven: Groove, Fire Emblem: Fortune Weave, Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition, and Xenoblade 2 Switch 2 Edition.
- There will be no new 3D Mario game until 2027, contradicting hopes for a holiday release this year.
- Additional leaked titles rated for Switch 2 include Hell Is Us, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, and a potential Switch 2 version of Devil May Cry 5, indicating a broader range of third-party games coming soon.
- A new iteration or re-release of Switch Sports is rumored for this summer, though details remain unclear regarding its exact nature or platform version.
