Compared to previous Nintendo gaming console launches, the Switch 2 is arriving with a very small selection of first-party games. A new 3D Mario game was expected to be revealed during the big April Nintendo Direct, but that never materialized. For now, Nintendo’s favorite plumber will kick off the Switch 2 era in Mario Kart World instead. When can fans expect Mario to leap back into action? Nintendo remains tight-lipped on the future of its mascot, but it is teasing some news in the future.

“Stay tuned,” Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said to CNN. “You know, we have a long, long catalog, and a long list of (intellectual property) that I’m sure will make its way to the platform.”

While Bowser’s brief response could hint at something happening in the future, it’s anyone’s guess how long the wait will be for a new Mario 3D game. It has been eight years since Super Mario Odyssey arrived on the Switch, and since then, we’ve seen Mario in remasters of Wii U classics, spin-off games, remakes, and the well-received Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2.5D platformer game.

Beyond Mario Kart World, Nintendo does have several Switch 2 exclusives on the way, like Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17 and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond later in the year. Drag x Drive, Kirby Air Riders, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment are also scheduled to be released in 2025, and numerous Switch games are getting upgraded for the Switch 2.

Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 officially open on April 24 in the US, and while the price of the console isn’t increasing, you can expect to pay a little extra for its official accessories.