Nintendo is reportedly planning to launch a major Zelda remake and a new Star Fox recreation this yr, but a 3D Mario recreation gained’t arrive on Switch 2 till 2027.
That’s in line with distinguished Nintendo insider ‘Natthehate’, who’s shared a plethora of data on the corporate’s 2026 plans, which matches with what VGC has heard from our personal sources.
In a new podcast, the Nintendo sleuth claimed a “classic” Star Fox revival is deliberate for launch on Switch 2 this Summer, sizzling on the heels of Fox McCloud’s confirmed appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
“Star Fox is coming back in summer 2026. We’re getting a new Star Fox game in the very near future,” he mentioned. “I’ve been told it’s a classic style Star Fox game, [and that] the visuals are supposed to be very good, and I’ve heard it does have online multiplayer.”
The new recreation would mark Star Fox’s first major new launch in a decade, following PlatinumGames‘ Wii U entry, Star Fox Zero.
Furthermore, a new 3D Mario game won’t arrive in 2026 as anticipated, in line with Nate’s sources. The final 3D Mario recreation, Super Mario Odyssey, was launched through the unique Switch’s launch window almost a decade in the past and, regardless of final yr’s Donkey Kong Bananza from the identical studio, a major new entry had been anticipated quickly.
In its place can be a major remake of N64 traditional The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, to coincide with the Zelda collection’ 40th anniversary, it’ claimed.
“One game that will not be releasing in holiday 2026 is 3D Mario. 3D Mario will be releasing in 2027,” Nate mentioned.
“But there is another anniversary this year, and it’s the anniversary of The Legend of Zelda… what I can share with you today is that in the second half of 2026, approaching the holidays, we are going to receive an Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2.”
According to Natethehate, Nintendo is unlikely to stream a normal Nintendo Direct till June, but it may make smaller bulletins on social media, resembling new seems to be at Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, and anticipated Switch 2 Editions for Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade 2.
Released in 1998 for Nintendo 64, Ocarina of Time is some of the beloved video games in Nintendo’s library, and the highest-rated game of all time on Metacritic, which collates media opinions.
A mushy Ocarina remake was beforehand launched for Nintendo 3DS in 2011. However, that was launched additional in the past from as we speak than the 3DS model was from the Nintendo 64 unique at its time of launch.
The Zelda collection turned 40 final month, and with The Legend of Zelda movie due to release in May 2027, it’s possible Nintendo will look to run a staggered celebration for the franchise, because it’s carried out prior to now with Super Mario Bros.
Speaking earlier this yr, Nintendo president, Shuntaro Furukawa, declined to comment on potential plans to mark The Legend of Zelda collection’ fortieth anniversary.
