A Nintendo GameCube series that continued with the 3DS and Switch is reportedly getting a new game on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
A Nintendo series that got its start on the Nintendo GameCube is reportedly getting a new installment on Nintendo Switch 2 at Next Level Games, however, it looks like it will not be ready for the Nintendo Switch 2 release date.
In other words, it won’t be a launch game. In fact, if the report is accurate the game — Luigi’s Mansion 4 — won’t even be a Nintendo Switch 2 launch game, which is to say release in 2025. Rather, it is said to be targeting a first half 2026 release date.According to the report, one of the reasons it may not be ready for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 is because the game is apparently “incredibly ambitious,” at least by the standards of the series. To this end, the report claims it “is easily the biggest and most expensive game Next Level Games has ever made.” The report continues by noting that Nintendo fans should expect “absolutely mind-blowing visuals and animation.” Giving a specific reference post, the report evokes 2021 PS5 game Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and notes that Luigi’s Mansion 4 “blows it out of the water.”, a source with a fairly inconsistent track record, but who has proven reliable and reputable at times in the past. Previously, it was unclear if this game was going to release alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 because there was no word of when the next Nintendo console itself would release. Now that it is expected to release this year we can rule out Luigi’s Mansion 4 popping up at the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, assuming this report, and the 2026 date, are accurate.For those unfamiliar with the series, Luigi’s Mansion debuted back in 2001 as a Nintendo GameCube exclusive via an internal Nintendo development team. In 2013, it got a sequel on the 3DS called Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. This is when series’ developer Next Level Games took over. The latest installment in the series — Luigi’s Mansion 3 — then followed in 2019 with a release on Nintendo Switch. The six years since have been crickets for fans waiting for the fourth installment. According to the aforementioned report though, this is going to change in the near future. For more Nintendo Switch 2 coverage — including all of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, all of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 rumors and leaks, and all of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 deals — clickGet access to exclusive stories on new releases, movies, shows, comics, anime, games and more!
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nintendo Clarifies 2025 Releases for Switch and Switch 2Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the fate of 2025 games planned for the original Switch during a recent investor Q&A. While he confirmed that Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch on the current Switch console, he hinted at potential cross-platform releases for the Switch 2.
Read more »
Costco Leak Suggests Switch 2 Price Could Be $399A potential leak from a Canadian Costco store suggests that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 could be priced at $399 USD. The leak, discovered by Nintendo Wire, includes images of an internal product listing and a price tag for 'Nintendo Switch Place Holder' showcasing a price of $499 CAD. While awaiting official confirmation from Nintendo during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct, this leak aligns with many analysts' predictions and Nintendo's commitment to offering affordable pricing.
Read more »
Wario Land 4 Returns to Nintendo Switch via Switch OnlineWario Land 4, a beloved Game Boy Advance game from 2001, is now available on Nintendo Switch through the Switch Online Expansion Pack. This classic platformer sees Wario on a treasure hunt through a golden pyramid, facing challenging enemies and utilizing unique transformations along the way.
Read more »
Nintendo Switch Games Price Increase Sends Warning to Nintendo Switch 2 BuyersA new price increase of Nintendo Switch games and Nintendo Switch Online may signal price increases for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Read more »
Could the Nintendo Switch 2 Break Nintendo's Summer Release Drought?Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 might launch this summer, which would be a first for Nintendo in over 30 years.
Read more »
Nintendo announces a new Switch OLED bundle ahead of the Switch 2Nintendo is releasing a new Switch OLED bundle with Super Mario Wonder and a 3-month Nintendo Online subscription on Mar10 day.
Read more »