Nintendo Announces Yoshi Game for Switch 2 in 2026

Nintendo announced on Wednesday that its upcoming platformer, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21, 2026. The reveal came during the company's annual Mar10 Day celebration, a nod to the Mario franchise, and included a new trailer highlighting the game's whimsical gameplay and storybook aesthetic.

The ninth entry in the Yoshi series follows the green dinosaur as he encounters Mr. E, a mysterious book that serves as an encyclopedia of creatures. Players guide Yoshi into the book's pages to explore vibrant worlds filled with interactive animals. The trailer demonstrates how these creatures provide unique abilities when riding on Yoshi's back, such as a bubble-blowing entity named Glubbit that allows floating to reach elevated areas. Consuming certain fruits alters the creature's effects, like producing larger or heart-shaped bubbles, encouraging experimentation within levels. The narrative frames these encounters as research expeditions, where players can name discovered creatures or accept Mr. E's suggestions upon completing stages. Collecting stars unlocks new chapters and abilities, maintaining the series' focus on relaxed,...