Nintendo Rumor: New Super Mario Bros. Collection for Switch Allegedly Leaked Ahead of Mario 40th Anniversary

Nintendo is no stranger to celebrating milestones with major releases, and the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario franchise is poised to be one of the most anticipated events in gaming.

According to claims circulating within the gaming community, Nintendo may be preparing a New Super Mario Bros.

Collection for the Nintendo Switch—bringing together beloved titles from the critically acclaimed platforming series. The details surfaced this week when John Skinny, a recognized contributor in both Neogaf and select gaming Discord communities, stated that the collection would include New Super Mario Bros.

(originally for Nintendo DS), New Super Mario Bros.

Wii, and New Super Mario Bros.

2 (initially on Nintendo 3DS).

These games, spanning a release timeline from 2006 to 2012, represent some of the highest-selling entries in recent Mario history, collectively earning millions of fans worldwide and driving hardware sales across multiple generations of Nintendo platforms. According to Skinny’s account, the information was reportedly obtained from internal scheduling documentation and partial localization assets provided by a contractor quality assurance team with whom he has previously collaborated.

While this individual has previously been credited with accurate insights into Nintendo Switch 2 details before public disclosure, both the source and the details should be treated with caution until verified by official Nintendo channels. 'Based on the materials I’ve seen through indirect work contacts, Nintendo appears to be planning this collection to coincide with the franchise’s milestone anniversary,' Skinny conveyed via a reputable online gaming forum.

He emphasized that the material included references to scheduling and localization specific to the aforementioned Mario titles.

However, Skinny also reiterated that the status of this collection and any associated release date has not been confirmed by Nintendo, and all related information remains speculative until an official reveal is made. The Super Mario franchise remains one of Nintendo’s crown jewels, with global lifetime sales topping over 380 million units across its many iterations.

Previous anniversary celebrations, such as the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Nintendo Switch and a raft of commemorative merchandise, highlight Nintendo’s knack for leveraging its history to drive player engagement. At this time, Nintendo has not issued any announcement through official channels or during recent Nintendo Direct presentations regarding plans to commemorate the 40th anniversary with either a new collection or re-releases via the Nintendo eShop.

Fans are encouraged to await verified updates through primary Nintendo sources. As with any unconfirmed information, especially when centered on high-profile IP like Super Mario, the gaming community is urged to remain skeptical until Nintendo provides an official announcement.

For now, both fans and industry observers will be watching closely for any news concerning the potential New Super Mario Bros.

Collection on Nintendo Switch.

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