If there's one thing missing from Switch 2, it's a new 3D Mario title from Nintendo — and it seems Nintendo is aware that a new platforming adventure is missing from the lineupTech10:51, 22 Apr 2025It's high time we got another 3D Mario titleThe Nintendo Switch 2 has just about everything fans could want. Mouse-like new control options, more power, a bigger screen, and a whole host of great launch window games make it an easy console for us to recommend having played it.If we had one minor complaint, however, it's that a certain platforming icon isn't, well, platforming yet. It wouldn't be a Nintendo console without Mario, but the former plumber is only found (at least for now) in Mario Kart World (which, admittedly, looks incredible).‌With Donkey Kong: Bananza taking the spot for a 3D platformer in Nintendo's lineup for the console's first months, those of us pining for a Super Mario Odyssey sequel can't help but feel a teeny bit disappointed — but Nintendo is seemingly aware of that.We've got everything crossed for another Odyssey-like game(Image: NINTENDO )Speaking to CNN, President of Nintendo of America Doug Bowser (possibly the best name in gaming) didn't confirm a 3D Mario title was on the way, but did leave the door open.Article continues below“Stay tuned,” he responded when asked.“You know, we have a long, long catalog, and a long list of (intellectual property) that I’m sure will make its way to the platform.”Back in 2017, when the Nintendo Switch launched, it was also missing a Mario title as Nintendo focused on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as its marquee launch game.‌Mario Kart World is Nintendo's big Switch 2 launch title(Image: Nintendo)It would be a few months after the console's launch that Super Mario Odyssey would be released, and it was only officially revealed at Nintendo's E3 2017 showcase in June.Given Switch 2 launches in June, and the company is almost certainly going to hold another showcase shortly after the console launches, it seems Bowser (the man, not the giant turtle) could be teeing up a similar release timeline for a new 3D Mario.‌Before the Switch 2's full reveal, a 3D Mario felt nailed-on for the console. While Odyssey launched in late 2017, Super Mario 3D World was a Wii U port that came to Switch in 2021 with Bowser's Fury (the giant turtle, not the man in this instance) bundled in.The new content, which plays more like an open world 3D Mario platformer, was seemingly a proof of concept for another adventure for the iconic character — but we're still waiting to see what comes next.For more on Nintendo Switch 2, check out our dream ports for the system — including Monster Hunter, Death Stranding, and even Halo.Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌