Yoshi is back with a clean premise and a clear look. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book sends Nintendo’s green hero into a 2D storybook world where every page is a level and the margins hide secrets. The reveal came with a short teaser and a spring 2026 release window for Switch 2.
What the teaser shows
The clip opens on an illustrated meadow, then pulls back to reveal a giant book that flutters open. Yoshi hops across paper platforms, gulps enemies, spits projectiles, and pulls tabs that shift the environment. Creatures sprout from sketched vines as pages flip to new biomes. The vibe is calm and playful, with a score that leans on soft percussion and woodwinds.
How it plays
This is classic side-scrolling Yoshi. The teaser highlights egg throws, mid-air flutter jumps, and puzzle switches that fold and unfold parts of the page. The visual style calls back to Yoshi’s Island while pushing a more illustrated, clay-tinged finish.
Release timing and platform
Nintendo is targeting spring 2026 on Switch 2. No day and date yet. Physical and digital versions are expected, with more details promised in follow-up posts.
Why it matters
Yoshi games tend to introduce a fresh art style and a new mechanical hook each time out. Setting the adventure inside a literal book gives Nintendo an excuse to bend perspective, hide secrets in margins, and let levels “turn” in playful ways. It also gives Switch 2 an all-ages platformer in the first half of 2026, which helps balance a slate that is heavy with sci-fi and action.
Other Nintendo Direct headlines today
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie got its first teaser and an April 2026 theatrical date.
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Mario Galaxy 1+2 were announced for Switch 2 and current Switch this fall, available as a bundle or individually.
Expect Nintendo to stagger deeper looks at each title over the next few months.
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