A new Mario Switch 2 game may be set for a big reveal next week. If a proven leaker is right, fans of 3D Mario platformers could be in for a treat.
Mario Switch 2 Game Tease Fuels Sequel Rumors
Known insider SwitchForce hinted that the upcoming September 12 Nintendo Direct will showcase a brand-new Mario Switch 2 game. He cryptically posted, “They buy the new systems for the mustache”—right after Nintendo confirmed the hour-long stream.
That comment followed another tease from VGC’s Andy Robinson, who said he was in a “big Mario mood.” Put the clues together, and you’ve got serious momentum behind speculation that a Super Mario Odyssey follow-up might finally appear.
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Anniversary Timing Could Make It Happen
Nintendo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., and fans are expecting more than just retro ports. The 2020 anniversary Direct dropped a flood of content—from 3D All-Stars to Bowser’s Fury. The setup feels similar.
If a Mario Switch 2 game is coming, this anniversary window would be the perfect stage.
Previous Platformer Doesn’t Rule This Out
Some players believe a new Mario game would be too soon after Donkey Kong Bananza. But only a portion of the 3D Mario dev team worked on that title, leaving space for another project to have been in development this entire time.
Signs Point to a Visual Showcase
A potential Mario Switch 2 game might serve as a visual benchmark for Nintendo’s next hardware. Considering the 2026 Mario movie already has a release date, a 2025 game launch would be right on time.
What Fans Are Hoping to See:
- A true sequel to Super Mario Odyssey
- Open-world or semi-open platforming
- Next-gen visuals on Switch 2
- A timed release around the upcoming Mario movie
This Mario Switch 2 Game Might Be a System Seller
System sellers aren’t always about specs—they’re about icons. And no icon sells a console quite like Mario. If this leak pans out, the Switch 2 could launch with a mustachioed knockout.
