A new Yoshi platformer is heading to Switch 2 to celebrate the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book features a gorgeous hand-drawn storybook aesthetic and puzzle-like 2D gameplay.
In a string of Mario-themed announcements, this and Mario Tennis Fever were the only actual new games revealed, alongside a Switch 2 update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder and the Super Mario Galaxy double pack.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – Nintendo Direct 9.12.2025Watch on YouTube
Still, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book looks delightful, as Nintendo follows up the wool and crafting themes of its previous Yoshi adventures.
I am, however, quite concerned about the size of the belly button on this grumpy creature.
He should get that checked out | Image credit: Nintendo
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on Switch 2 in spring next year – right around the time of the newly-revealed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
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