Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: New Platformer Set for Spring 2026 Release

Nintendo has officially announced 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book,' a brand-new 2D platformer starring the beloved green dinosaur, exclusively for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

The announcement capped off the Super Mario Bros.

40th Anniversary segment during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, further cementing Yoshi’s integral role in the Mario franchise's legacy. In 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book,' players will step into an imaginative adventure when a magical talking book named Mister Encyclopedia—nicknamed Mr.

E—unexpectedly falls from the sky in Yoshi’s world.

As Yoshi enters the pages of the enchanted tome, he explores habitats brimming with strange and whimsical creatures, with each discovery filling in more of the book’s content.

According to Nintendo representatives during the presentation, this journey will invite players to "discover, collect, and interact with a variety of mysterious beings, reflecting the game's sense of exploration and curiosity." What sets this title apart is its striking visual direction.

'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' features a unique art style characterized by slow-frame animation designed to evoke the charm of stop-motion films.

This aesthetic choice gives the game a distinct, handcrafted feel, setting it apart from other entries in both the Yoshi and broader Mario series.

Nintendo has a history of creative visual experimentation with Yoshi titles, with fan-favorite installments such as 'Yoshi's Crafted World' and 'Yoshi's Woolly World' pushing the boundaries of the franchise’s look and feel. The Nintendo Switch 2, the next-generation platform set for release in 2025, will be the exclusive home for 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.' The game is slated to launch in Spring 2026.

Nintendo has yet to confirm a specific release date, but anticipation is already building among fans eager to experience new adventures with one of Nintendo’s most endearing characters. The September 2025 Nintendo Direct also featured other notable announcements, including confirmation of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' as the next Mario film, and the reveal that 'Super Mario Galaxy' and 'Super Mario Galaxy 2' will become available on the Switch family of consoles, both physically and digitally, further enhancing the system’s strong lineup for the coming year. With its creative premise, inventive visual style, and exclusive launch on Nintendo Switch 2, 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' promises to be a major highlight for Nintendo’s 2026 game slate.

Stay tuned as more details emerge closer to release.

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