Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed the development of a new title in the Super Mario series for Nintendo Switch 2. The statement came in an interview with Casa Brutus magazine, dedicated to the franchise’s 40th anniversary, ending months of speculation about the character’s future in the new generation of consoles.
Desde the launch of Super Mario Odyssey in 2017, Nintendo prioritized other projects. Donkey Kong Bananza received special attention to accompany the launch of Switch 2, leaving Mario in the background in the company’s schedule.
Miyamoto reveals details about development
The creator of Mario explained that the development team felt they had extracted everything possible from the first Switch with Odyssey. The company’s approach maintains the tradition of releasing a new character game with each console generation.
Miyamoto highlighted his anticipation for the next steps: “So far, we’ve released new Mario titles with the arrival of each console; I’m excited to see how the current team will handle it.” Apesar confirmation, no release date has been officially announced by Nintendo.
Cronograma likely for release
The timeframes between previous releases offer clues as to when the new game might arrive:
- 6 yearsbetween Super Mario Odyssey (2017) and Donkey Kong Bananza (2023)
- 9 yearselapsed since the last Mario on Switch platform
- 8 yearsfirst generation full cycle Switch
- Década of 2030 as a possible end of the Switch 2 cycle
If Nintendo repeats the 6-year gap between titles, the new Mario would not arrive before 2031. Porém, evidence suggests that a team was already working on the project simultaneously with the development of Donkey Kong, which could speed up the schedule.
Expectativas realistic for ad
The new title will not be released until 2024 and there is little evidence of a 2025 release. The absence of significant leaks is common before major Nintendo project announcements, so it does not necessarily indicate a delay in development.
Nintendo intends to maintain high-impact titles until the end of Switch 2’s lifecycle, expected in the early 2030s. A late 2020s release aligns with the company’s historic strategy of sustaining hardware sales with relevant exclusives.
Franchise Contexto in 2024
Super Mario Odyssey remains the latest game in the series for Switch, offering innovative body possession mechanics through the Cappy hat. The return of classic titles to Nintendo Switch Online, including Virtual Boy originals, keeps the franchise visible while the new project is finalized.
The confirmation of Miyamoto ends months-long speculation and positions the new Mario as the long-awaited exclusive release for the second generation of Nintendo hardware. Detalhes additional details about gameplay, launch and exclusives remain confidential to the company.