The Nintendo Switch 2 Needs These 5 Awesome Sequels
Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, people can speculate about what future games might arrive on the shiny new console. While we can safely expect games like a new mainline Mario game, a new Animal Crossing, and a new Super Smash Bros., some others might not be guaranteed, even if the public is begging for them. Here are five sequels that need to be on the Nintendo Switch 2.
5 Sequels That Need to Be On the Nintendo Switch 2
1. Luigi’s Mansion 4
The Luigi’s Mansion trilogy has gotten better and better with each game. Making Luigi a Ghostbuster was an act of genius, so it would be a shame to have the series stop at three entries. Luigi’s Mansion is one of my personal favorite Nintendo series, so I long for my man Luigi to don the Poltergust 3000 again and go chasing ghosts with the help of Professor E. Gad, Polterpup, and Gooigi. Perhaps the Switch 2’s mouse controls could be integrated into the game, making catching ghosts a more tactile experience.
2. Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, Milano Cortina 2026
The Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games series has been dormant since 2020, and it’s been even longer since we’ve gotten a Winter Games entry in the series. With the Olympic Games coming to Milano and Cortina in Italy next year, that would be a perfect time to revive the Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games series. We could get more characters, more events, and a story mode that takes the characters around Italy.
3. Princess Peach Showtime! 2
Princess Peach got a lead role for the first time in years with Princess Peach Showtime! While some criticized the game for being too easy, it was still a creative romp through a stage show world. A sequel could address the criticisms by upping the challenge level. Moreover, Peach could perhaps work together with other Mario ladies such as Daisy, Rosalina, and Pauline. Nintendo, make it happen!
4. A New 2D Metroid Game
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is obviously one of the most anticipated games for the Switch 2, but let’s not forget the series’ side-scrolling roots. Since Metroid Dread was such a hit on the original Switch, it would be a shame if the Switch 2 didn’t receive a 2D Metroid game. With the Nintendo Switch 2’s advanced specs, a new 2D Metroid could be made even more immersive and creepy than the previous entries in the series.
5. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 2
The first Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker was a fun little puzzle game that could really challenge the mind with its isometric labyrinths. It ended up being referenced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and even in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, so why isn’t there any talk of a sequel? Perhaps a sequel could involve multi-screen levels where Toad has to traverse through different screens to find treasure. With the Switch 2’s mouse controls, the player could interact with the environment in more sophisticated ways. Seriously, why haven’t we heard anything about a sequel? It’s begging to happen.
Conclusion
Whether or not any of these sequels will happen remains to be seen, but the Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a strong start with its record-breaking sales. Its library will definitely be full of memorable titles. Now, it would be nice if I could actually get my hands on a Nintendo Switch 2. I’m still on the waitlist.
