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Is there a new Mario game in 2025?

A new Mario game is always an exciting prospect to us, so here are our thoughts on when we might get one coming to the Nintendo Switch.

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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.

Ahead of the release of a Nintendo Switch 2 this year, we’re speculating about what a new Pokémon game could look like, and if we’re ever getting a Sims Nintendo Switch version. There are plenty of excellent indie games to play while we wait for these triple-A titles, though.

New Mario game release date speculation

It looks like there’s a new Mario game on the way in 2025. In the official trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2, we get a glimpse of a Mario Kart game, and it certainly appears to be Mario Kart 9, supporting the rumors of it being a launch title.

Of course, we don’t know when the release date is, as all we know about the launch of the next console is that it’s this year. Still, as soon as we know more, we’ll you know. Plus, we still have Mario Day on March 10, so we imagine there might be a bit of news regarding the Italian plumber then.

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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.

New Mario gameplay predictions

Okay, we know what to expect from a new Mario Kart: chaotic racing on full tracks with plenty of characters and power-ups on offer. But, if we look at other Mario games in recent years, it’s hard to predict what to expect from a new mainline Mario game.

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’s Mario & Luigi: Brothership, which sees the pair drawn in a more cel-shaded style compared to most games, and Mario Party Jamboree looks to be 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 co in a fresh world – with exciting enemies and items to pick up. Who knows, maybe next time Mario will turn into a fish and swim through the pesky water levels.

If you’re here, chances are you’re a big Nintendo fan – so, check out when the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest is, what we know about a new Zelda game, and look at our Super Smash Bros Ultimate tier list to see who to try next.