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The buzz around the first Mario game for the Nintendo Switch 2 is palpable, especially since it’s anticipated to draw inspiration from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Fans can look forward to unique levels, with Brooklyn, New York, being one of the highlighted settings. We can expect more exciting news about the Switch 2’s game lineup by the beginning of April 2025.
In recent updates, Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 on January 16. The reveal was a quick two-minute showcase primarily focusing on the console’s sleek design and impressive features. While details on the games remain under wraps, a sneak peek of a new Mario Kart game was revealed, sparking curiosity. It’s generally expected that a new Mario adventure tailored for the Switch 2 is on the horizon, especially since Super Mario Odyssey is approaching its eighth anniversary.
Recently, some intriguing leaks surfaced about this yet-to-be-named Mario game, notably from Mr. Nintendad, a well-regarded source in the Nintendo community. According to these leaks, some levels in the new Mario game could be directly influenced by scenes from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. One example level is rumored to be set in the iconic streets of Brooklyn. Yet, if Nintendo sticks to its tradition of offering diverse level worlds, we might only see a sprinkle of movie-themed environments in the final release.
Looking ahead, insiders speculate that this highly-anticipated 3D Mario game might land on shelves before we bid farewell to 2025. Nevertheless, it remains uncertain if it will debut alongside the Switch 2 launch. For context, the last significant release in the Mario series, Super Mario Odyssey, came out in October 2017, several months after the original Switch launched.
Fans should mark their calendars for April 2, as a Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2 is slated for that day. While Nintendo hasn’t specified whether this digital broadcast will dive deep into the console’s features or its game roster, there’s optimism that new game announcements will feature prominently. With interactive preview events lined up worldwide in the spring, giving fans a taste of Switch 2 experiences, the timeline hints that we might see the console making its store debut sometime between June and November 2025.
