Nintendo is reportedly planning to launch a significant Zelda remake and a brand new Star Fox recreation this yr, however a 3D Mario recreation received’t arrive on Change 2 till 2027.
That’s in accordance with distinguished Nintendo insider ‘Natthehate’, who’s shared a plethora of data on the corporate’s 2026 plans, which matches with what VGC has heard from our personal sources.
In a new podcast, the Nintendo sleuth claimed a “traditional” Star Fox revival is deliberate for launch on Change 2 this Summer time, sizzling on the heels of Fox McCloud’s confirmed look in The Tremendous Mario Galaxy Film.
“Star Fox is coming again in summer season 2026. We’re getting a brand new Star Fox recreation within the very close to future,” he stated. “I’ve been informed it’s a traditional type Star Fox recreation, [and that] the visuals are speculated to be superb, and I’ve heard it does have on-line multiplayer.”
The brand new recreation would mark Star Fox’s first main new launch in a decade, following PlatinumGames‘ Wii U entry, Star Fox Zero.
Moreover, a brand new 3D Mario recreation received’t arrive in 2026 as anticipated, in accordance with Nate’s sources. The final 3D Mario recreation, Tremendous Mario Odyssey, was launched throughout the authentic Change’s launch window practically a decade in the past and, regardless of final yr’s Donkey Kong Bananza from the identical studio, a significant new entry had been anticipated quickly.
As a substitute might be a significant remake of N64 traditional The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, to coincide with the Zelda collection’ 40th anniversary, it’ claimed.
“One recreation that won’t be releasing in vacation 2026 is 3D Mario. 3D Mario might be releasing in 2027,” Nate stated.
“However there’s one other anniversary this yr, and it’s the anniversary of The Legend of Zelda… what I can share with you as we speak is that within the second half of 2026, approaching the vacations, we’re going to obtain an Ocarina of Time remake for Change 2.”
In line with Natethehate, Nintendo is unlikely to stream a normal Nintendo Direct till June, however it might make smaller bulletins on social media, resembling new appears at Splatoon Raiders and Hearth Emblem Fortune’s Weave, and anticipated Change 2 Editions for Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade 2.
Launched in 1998 for Nintendo 64, Ocarina of Time is without doubt one of the most beloved video games in Nintendo’s library, and the highest-rated recreation of all time on Metacritic, which collates media critiques.
A tender Ocarina remake was beforehand launched for Nintendo 3DS in 2011. Nonetheless, that was launched additional in the past from as we speak than the 3DS model was from the Nintendo 64 authentic at its time of launch.
The Zelda collection turned 40 final month, and with The Legend of Zelda film attributable to launch in Could 2027, it’s possible Nintendo will look to run a staggered celebration for the franchise, because it’s achieved prior to now with Tremendous Mario Bros.
Talking earlier this yr, Nintendo president, Shuntaro Furukawa, declined to touch upon potential plans to mark The Legend of Zelda collection’ fortieth anniversary.
