We may have a library of Mario games on Switch already, but when is there going to be a new Mario game? We're constantly on the lookout for hints about what the mustachioed man may get up to next, so here's what we know about when we'll be back in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Meanwhile, we're speculating about what a new Pokémon game could look like, and if we're ever getting a Sims Nintendo Switch version.
New Mario game release dates
We've got two Mario games coming at us in 2026 - Mario Tennis Fever and Yoshi & The Mysterious Book. Chances are there'll be plenty more as the Nintendo Switch 2 hits its stride, but so far, this is what we have for 2026.
Mario Tennis Fever launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12, 2026, bringing back the cast in their sportswear for some high-octane racket-based action. You can play tennis with other players and complete a story mode.
Yoshi & the Mysterious Book doesn't have a solid release date yet, but will come out in 'spring 2026', on the Switch 2. It's a cute RPG featuring everyone's favorite green dino, Yoshi, in a mystical world. OK, sure, Mario might not be in it, but it's still a Mario game.
What's the latest Mario game?
The latest Mario game to release on Nintendo Switch is Mario & Luigi: Brothership. In our glowing review, it received an 8/10, and we called it "another fantastic entry for a spin-off series". Check out our full Mario & Luigi: Brothership review right here.
There's also a bundle of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch, but as that's technically not a new game, Brothership still remains the latest new addition.
The first official Mario game on the Nintendo Switch 2 is Mario Kart World, the latest and greatest racing game to enter into the franchise.
New Mario gameplay predictions
It's hard to predict what to expect from a new mainline Mario game whenever it gets announced. It could be a sequel to Odyssey, or Galaxy, or something new entirely.
2023's Super Mario Wonder, while bringing back the 3D side-scrolling formula, introduced plenty of weird and wonderful mechanics for us to play around with, as previous Mario games have. Check out our Super Mario Bros Wonder review here for a better look at what you can get up to. Then, in 2024, there was Mario & Luigi: Brothership, which saw the pair drawn in a more cel-shaded style compared to most games, and Mario Party Jamboree is the biggest Mario Party game yet for the franchise.
It feels likely that any future Mario games will give us a new way to play with Mario, Luigi, and friends in a fresh world, with exciting enemies and items to pick up - especially using the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse and motion controls.
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