Ethan Crossfield 
Nintendo has confirmed two upcoming Direct presentations, and that timing has renewed attention around a claim that a new 3D Super Mario game will launch in 2027. The rumor is still unverified, but readers watching for Nintendo’s next major Switch 2 announcements now have a clear date to follow before deciding whether to expect news or simply wait for official confirmation.
What changed for the 3D Super Mario rumor
Nintendo will hold The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, followed by a 45-minute Nintendo Direct on September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The second presentation is specifically focused on games coming to Switch 2, while titles for the original Switch are not expected to appear.
Those announcements do not confirm a new Mario project. They do, however, create a plausible window for Nintendo to discuss an unannounced Switch 2 game. A Reddit post says YouTube user malo932 predicted a two-part Zelda and Nintendo announcement schedule during the first full week of September. The same leaker previously claimed that a 3D Super Mario title would arrive in 2027.
Why Mario fans are watching the September presentations
Nintendo’s flagship mascot has not received a new 3D platforming release since 2021’s Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. The series began its 3D era with Super Mario 64 in 1996, followed by Super Mario Sunshine, the two Super Mario Galaxy games, and later releases that expanded the format in different directions.
Several older 3D Mario experiences are playable on Switch 2 in some form, but the console has not yet received a newly announced 3D platforming adventure starring Mario. That absence makes the September 9 presentation especially relevant for fans looking for a major first-party project.
The leaker’s credibility is part of the discussion. The source material says malo932 also predicted 2026 remakes of Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, claims that were later described as proven true. Even so, Nintendo has not published a future release schedule confirming the 2027 Mario report.
What comes next for Nintendo and Mario
The September 8 Zelda presentation may provide information about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, whose release date is expected by the source to potentially appear during that event. The following day’s Switch 2-focused Direct is the more obvious place for a new platform announcement, but there is no guarantee that Mario will be included.
The same leak also mentions a possible Wario Land game in 2027 and says a Super Metroid remake is close. Those claims remain unconfirmed alongside the Mario rumor.
Separately, Nintendo has announced a LEGO collaboration featuring official Super Mario minifigures and building sets with Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and other characters. The products are scheduled for January 1, with listed prices ranging from $9.99 to $99.99. That merchandise announcement is not evidence of a new game, but it gives Mario fans another upcoming release to monitor.
What players should know
- A 3D Super Mario game is rumored for 2027, but Nintendo has not confirmed it.
- The September 8 Direct centers on The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary.
- The September 9 Direct lasts 45 minutes and focuses on games coming to Switch 2.
- The leaker’s earlier Star Fox and Ocarina of Time remake claims are cited as reasons for increased interest.
- The upcoming LEGO Super Mario products are separate from any unannounced game project.
Expert View
The leak is more worth watching because its reported announcement window aligns with Nintendo’s newly confirmed presentations and because the source has a stated record of accurate claims. That raises its plausibility, not its certainty. Unless Nintendo shows a new 3D Super Mario game, the 2027 release report should remain a rumor rather than a buying or planning decision.
