What to expect from Nintendo in 2026

Name: What to expect from Nintendo in 2026
Uploaded: 2026-01-05T13:54:20.312Z
Duration: 10 min 57 s
Description: 2025 finally saw the long-awaited arrival of Nintendo’s next console: the Switch 2. But now, it’s time to turn the page to 2026 and talk about what’s in store for Switch 2’s sophomore year. With a new Mario movie and Pokemons 30th anniversary on the way, 2026 will be a big year for Nintendo fans.

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2025 finally saw the long-awaited arrival of Nintendo’s next console: the Switch 2. But now, it’s time to turn the page to 2026 and talk about what’s in store for Switch 2’s sophomore year. With a new Mario movie and Pokemon's 30th anniversary on the way, 2026 will be a big year for Nintendo fans.

Breakdown

Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 and Switch 2 edition launch January 15 44s
Mario Tennis Fever, first Switch 2 exclusive, launches February 12 57s
Pokemon Pokopia releases March 5; Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebrated 1m 13s
Super Mario Galaxy movie releases April 3; Donkey Kong movie announcement expected 9m 34s
Switch 2 price increase anticipated after March 31, 2026 10m 1s