Doug Bowser, the president of Nintendo of America, was recently interviewed by CNN and went over what fans can expect to see from the Nintendo Switch 2. When asked about the next mainline Mario title, he simply asked fans to "stay tuned" and stated that there's a long catalog of games coming to the new platform. While this might not be an official announcement, many fans are taking it as a sign that a new Mario title could be closer than they initially imagined
A New Mainline Mario Title Could Be On The Way
For now, gamers looking to play as their favorite plumber may need to be satisfied with the upcoming title Mario Kart World, which features a wide variety of new game modes, features, items, playable characters, and more. The highly anticipated title is giving the franchise its first open-world makeover, and fans will be free to explore its setting both in and out of races. Some game modes will even task players with driving to their next race, which will definitely provide a unique experience.
Many North American Nintendo fans are eagerly awaiting April 24, as pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will finally be made available to gamers in the region. Pre-orders were originally delayed due to concerns over tariffs, but Nintendo will now be moving forward with pre-orders for retailers like GameStop, Target, Best Buy, and more. With pre-orders starting soon and a whole console launch to look forward to, many fans are feeling optimistic about the Nintendo Switch 2.