The impending release of the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to align with a monumental event: the 40th anniversary of Super Mario. According to a prominent Instagram account, Nintendo has plans to celebrate this milestone with a significant gift for its beloved mascot, which is sure to delight fans.

The Future of Switch 2 and Mario

Fans eagerly await the Nintendo Switch 2, with anticipation building for the Nintendo Direct event scheduled for April 2. This event is expected to provide new information about the console, particularly regarding upcoming games. Currently, the only confirmed game is Mario Kart 9. Fans are also curious about whether the game will feature antigravity mechanics, as speculated in previous reports. However, there is a strong desire for a game that does not revolve around Mario on a kart.

Nintendo has a rich history of Mario games, with recent releases like Mario & Luigi: The Endergrounds, the sixth installment in the series. This game is set to be the last Mario title on the Switch, leaving fans eager for a major announcement regarding the next adventures of the mustachioed plumber. Nintendo is expected to capitalize on the 40th anniversary to make a significant reveal.

A Special Gift for Mario’s 40th Anniversary

On Instagram, Mr. Nintendad, a popular account with over 100,000 subscribers, revealed that Nintendo is working on a special project to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Mario made his debut in 1981 and gained legendary status with Super Mario Bros in 1983. Nintendo seems to place great importance on this milestone, as they released Super Mario 3D All-Stars five years ago, a compilation featuring Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.

While this information should be taken with caution, it is not implausible that Nintendo will release a new Mario game alongside the Switch 2. Fans are hoping for a new 3D game, as the last major release, Super Mario Odyssey, was in 2017. It would be timely for the plumber to return and redefine the platform genre, especially since Astro Bot has revitalized the genre. Nintendo could also follow their previous strategy and release a new compilation, although it remains unclear which games they could include.

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