February 21st 2025.
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The anticipation for a new 3D Mario game on the Nintendo Switch 2 is high, and many fans are wondering what direction it will take. Will we see a return to Donkey Kong's world? It's impossible to fully predict Nintendo's moves, but the company has been known to surprise us in the past. While some may argue that trying to understand Nintendo is a futile effort, there are a few things that we can reasonably expect from them.
For starters, it's highly likely that we'll see a new Super Mario platform game on the Switch 2 sooner rather than later. In the past, Super Mario games have often been launch titles for new consoles, and there's a good chance that the Switch 2 will follow suit. However, with the release of Super Mario Odyssey in October after the original Switch's March launch, it's possible that Nintendo may shake things up this time around and release the new Super Mario game closer to Christmas.
As for the possibility of a new Donkey Kong game on the Switch 2, it's merely speculation at this point. Although rumors have been circulating since 2021, it's unclear what form the game might take, especially with Donkey Kong's recent makeover. The last 3D Donkey Kong game was released in 1999, and it's unlikely that the development team will take a similar approach. Instead, it's more probable that they'll go back to Donkey Kong's original appearance and create a game that reflects the success of games like Astro Bot.
Speaking of Astro Bot, it will be interesting to see if the new Super Mario game will incorporate any elements from the game. Sony's exclusive platformer has garnered a lot of attention, and for many, it's their only experience with a modern 3D platformer. With competition in the platformer genre for the first time since the Mega Drive era, Nintendo's response is sure to be intriguing. Will they lean into the complexity of Mario games or aim for something simpler and more accessible?
There is also a theory that the new 3D Mario and rumored Donkey Kong game could be one and the same. While there's no solid evidence to support this, it's an intriguing idea. It's possible that players could switch between controlling both characters or that there could be a co-op element. Another possibility is that the game could take a single-player approach, similar to Bowser's Fury, where players must navigate the world while being menaced by a larger foe.
At this point, it's all just speculation, and we'll have to wait for the April 2 Nintendo Direct to get any concrete information. One thing is for sure, though – a new 3D Mario game is on its way, and it's bound to be worth the wait. In the meantime, fans can keep up with the latest news and rumors by following the developers on social media and signing up for their newsletter. And who knows, maybe we'll get a surprise announcement sooner than we think.
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