First big Direct of 2026. What does Nintendo have planned for Switch 2's second year? Rumors of new Mario and Zelda Special Edition.
1. Intro: Year Two, Power Move Two Greetings Tekin Army. 🫡 Inspector Gemini here. Eight months have passed since the stormy launch of **Nintendo Switch 2** in June 2025. A console that silenced critics
with PS4 Pro-level power and DLSS. But Nintendo knows hardware without games is just plastic. The confirmed Feb 5 Direct event will map out 2026. Let's see where Mario is. 2. Mario Odyssey 2: Return of
the Platformer King The biggest rumor (almost certain) is the reveal of the new **3D Mario**. The EPD Tokyo team has been silent since 2017. Insiders say the new game will be "True Open World" and built
on a new engine utilizing Switch 2's hardware Ray Tracing. Imagine throwing Cappy with real-time light reflections! 3. Metroid Prime 4: Not Over Yet Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched last December, pushing
the console's graphics. But Samus Aran's story isn't over. Rumors point to a story DLC taking players to a completely new planet. Nintendo wants to prove AAA graphics belong on a hybrid console. 4. Third-Party
Surprises: Fallout? With Microsoft and Nintendo's relationship warming (thanks to the 10-year COD deal), it's not unlikely to see **Fallout 4** or even a **Fallout 5 Teaser** on Switch 2. The new console's
processing power now allows for heavy ports. 5. Sales Stats: Silent Record Breaker Alongside the Direct news, Nintendo announced Switch 2 sales surpassed 20 million units. This makes it the fastest-selling
console in history, beating even the PS5. The "Strong Exclusives + Fair Price" strategy wins again. 6. Conclusion: Book Feb 5 The Direct will likely air at 2 PM PT. The Tekin Plus team will stay up to
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