Nintendo Switch 2 - 2026 Predictions: 3D Mario, Xenoblade Chronicles, Major 3rd Party Games & More

About this episode

The episode discusses predictions for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, including potential game releases and third-party support.

Send us Fan Mail A new year for the Nintendo Switch 2 is upon us but a question remains: Will we see a new 3D Mario game in 2026? We discuss when Nintendo may host their first Nintendo Direct of 2026, what games were think will release in 2026 from Nintendo studios and what type of major third-party support could rise on Switch 2. We discuss all things related to Nintendo & what we think 2026 may bring. Support the show

People in this episode

Hosts: Nate The Hate, Modern Vintage Gamer

Topics covered

• Nintendo Switch 2
• 2026 predictions
• 3D Mario
• Xenoblade Chronicles
• third-party games
• Nintendo Direct

Keywords

• Nintendo Switch 2
• 3D Mario
• Xenoblade Chronicles
• 2026 predictions
• Nintendo Direct
• third-party games

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nintendo

Books & works: 3D Mario, Xenoblade Chronicles

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