Where is the Next 3D Mario Game?
12Where is 3D Mario on the Nintendo Switch 2? With the reveal of Donkey Kong Bananza, the first brand new Nintendo 3D platformer in years, many fans can’t help but ask the obvious question: Has Nintendo forgotten about 3D Mario? In this video, we dive deep into the mystery of why there’s been no sign of a new 3D Mario game, no news on Super Mario Odyssey 2, and no fresh 3D Mario adventure announced for the Switch 2.
While Donkey Kong is finally getting a 3D comeback after decades—with Bananza clearly borrowing inspiration from Super Mario Odyssey—the absence of Mario himself is starting to worry longtime fans. Could the Odyssey team be working on Donkey Kong instead of a new 3D Mario game? Is Nintendo delaying Mario’s return to let Donkey Kong shine first? Or is something bigger happening behind the scenes—a total reinvention of 3D Mario for the next generation?
We explore the history of 3D Mario releases on every Nintendo console, from Super Mario 64 on the N64, to Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, 3D Land, 3D World, and of course, Super Mario Odyssey. Every system got a 3D Mario within its first year or two—until now. What does this mean for the future of 3D Mario on Switch 2?
Could the next 3D Mario be bigger, bolder, and more innovative than anything before? Will it finally be announced in 2026—or is development still in its early stages? We break down the speculation, rumors, and potential reasons for this shocking silence from Nintendo on their most important franchise.
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