Nintendo’s upcoming Switch may not get that beautiful Zelda game at launch, but it looks like it will be getting a new 3D Mario game at launch – along with Skyrim, the game that Bethesda refuses to acknowledge exists.
That’s according to Laura Kate Dale, one of the more prolific Switch leakers, who along with Emily Rogers and Eurogamer had previously blown the lid off of Nintendo’s Switch plans.
According to a new article by Dale, two sources have confirmed a little more information about the software that’ll be available for the Switch when it launches in March. The first is that our favourite moustachioed plumber will be getting a brand new game, as suggested by the system’s reveal trailer.
Dale says that the game isn’t like Super Mario 3D World, and has a big focus on exploration, much like Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy. Seeing as those are unarguably two of the very best video games that have ever been made, that’s pretty good news. The game will also feature two player co-op.
Dale also says that Skyrim will be a launch title, and will be based on the recently released Special Edition. Like its other console versions, it’ll even support mods. Unfortunately, those mods will be limited as they are in the PS4 version – restricted to using in-game assets.
One of the more exciting things that Dale says is happening is the inclusion of the excellent Splatoon as a pack-in game for the higher end SKU’s of Nintendo’s new console. Splatoon will be supported with free post-launch content, just as it was on the Wii U. It’ll also be home to new multiplayer modes and new single player content.
According to other rumours, we can expect the Switch to launch at a price of around R3500 for the basic model, and around R4300 for the premium one that includes Splatoon.
Last Updated: November 16, 2016
40 Insane Frogs
November 16, 2016 at 12:43
Yay? I get to play Skyrim again?
Geoffrey Tim
November 16, 2016 at 12:43
A new mario of the calibre of Galaxy or SM64? MEGA YAY. Splatoon? SUPER DUPER FUCKING YAY
40 Insane Frogs
November 16, 2016 at 12:46
Only Zelda will convince me to get a Switch…
Andre Fourie
November 16, 2016 at 12:47
Are all the mistakes due to you writing ALL the articles today. If so I might forgive you.
VampyreSquirrel
November 16, 2016 at 12:51
Nah, it’s because Geoff IS (normally) the editor, and he’s probably getting a Porra Ranger to proof read.
Andre Fourie
November 16, 2016 at 12:59
XD
Geoffrey Tim
November 16, 2016 at 12:55
Nah, I have short staff, I’ve not slept in two days…and I’m trying to get stuff sorted and scheduled today. Shit happens.
Andre Fourie
November 16, 2016 at 13:00
That it does. I will now stop making fun of you.
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 16, 2016 at 13:01
What does Darryn’s height have to do with this?
VampyreSquirrel
November 16, 2016 at 13:02
jinx
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 16, 2016 at 13:04
haha
Andre Fourie
November 16, 2016 at 13:05
Short staffed. Oi.
Andre Fourie
November 16, 2016 at 13:06
Or does he have a short staff? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/2f3101fbf099892dcc5569566eece68ba77010051d248b01ffe0a80858e895bc.jpg
VampyreSquirrel
November 16, 2016 at 13:02
We know Darryn is short, what’s your point? 😛
Hope you can get some sleep soon and your lazy ass staff get back to work.
Lord Chaos
November 16, 2016 at 13:03
Hope you get some sleep tonight.
RinceThis
November 16, 2016 at 14:14
You shut up!
40 Insane Frogs
November 16, 2016 at 15:04
But Skyrim is so shit… sigh! :/ Why can’t they give Nintendo gamers the glory that is Witcher 3?
Original Heretic
November 16, 2016 at 12:58
Mobile skyrim. swwweeeettt!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 16, 2016 at 13:00
That’s a really good price.
Ottokie
November 16, 2016 at 13:04
I always wanted to give Splatoon a go.
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 16, 2016 at 13:13
Skyrim……..on the go………….SQUEEEEEEEE
Viper_ZA
November 16, 2016 at 14:11
R4300 ain’t half that bad. Maybe I will give this a go…
RinceThis
November 16, 2016 at 14:14
Mario 64 kicked all kinds of ass.
RinceThis
November 16, 2016 at 14:15
R3500? I doubt that very much…
fleshtwister
November 16, 2016 at 14:48
Sweet. Day 1 buy for me.
shyguy_2046
November 16, 2016 at 14:58
Skyrim on the go…. Hell yes