Nintendo has announced a brand-new 2D platformer starring Yoshi for Nintendo Switch 2.
Rounding out the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary segment in today’s Nintendo Direct presentation was the reveal of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
When a talking book called Mister Encyclopedia (Mr. E for short) falls from the sky, Yoshi jumps into its pages to explore the mysterious creatures illustrated within. As he explores, more of the book fills out.
Join Yoshi on a new adventure as you discover a world full of unusual creatures when Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on #NintendoSwitch2 next spring. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/HkejPMnkGY
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 12, 2025
It has a very adorable and unique visual style, with slow-frame animation reminiscent of a stop-motion style.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026.
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Written by Reece Heather
A veteran Zelda Universe editor and First-class journalism graduate, Reece emerged with a Nintendo 64 and a lifelong obsession after a narrow escape from Santa’s Naughty List in 1998. Outside of games, he’s reading Punisher comics, being bossed around by his cocker spaniel, and cornering innocent bystanders to rant about the importance of game preservation.
