Nintendo seeks revenge on leaker after major switch 2 game spills

Nintendo is reportedly furious over a massive leak revealing the company's upcoming Switch 2 games, including a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and 3D Mario platformer.

Leaker natethehate spills the beans

Renowned leaker Natethehate has effectively outlined Nintendo's full release plans for the next year and beyond in an unprecedented fashion. The leak spoiled the announcement of a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Christmas, a new Star Fox game, and a fresh Switch Sports title due this summer.

Additionally, the leak confirmed previously-announced games like Splatoon adventure spinoff Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven: Groove, Fire Emblem: Fortune Weave, and Switch 2 Editions for Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. However, Natethehate claimed the long-awaited next 3D Mario platformer will not arrive in 2026, a blow to fans who have been waiting since Super Mario Odyssey's launch nearly a decade ago.

Former Nintendo of America PR manager Kit Ellis, now host of the Kit & Krysta podcast, weighed in on the situation, stating