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New Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks: A Fresh Smash Bros. Title and a Nintendogs Return
9/7/2026, 9:08:45 PM
New Game Leaks for Nintendo Switch 2
Leaker Malo932 has claimed that Nintendo is developing an entirely new Super Smash Bros. game for the upcoming Switch 2, rather than a port of *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*. The same source also teased a revival of the Nintendogs pet-simulation series, which last appeared on the 3DS in 2011. Both rumors were posted in YouTube comments and were highlighted by Vice. The leaker further suggested that Nintendo Direct presentations are scheduled for September 8 and 9, a week before the official announcement dates.
Leaker Track Record and Context
Malo932 previously leaked accurate details about two Nintendo Direct dates and earlier titles such as the *Zelda Ocarina of Time* remake and a *Star Fox* remake, which were later confirmed. The leaker’s claims are attributed to a pattern of “cozy weird” Nintendo titles returning, a phrase the source used to describe the potential Nintendogs comeback. The credibility of the leaks is framed as “interesting, to say the least,” but still requires verification.
Official Response and Verification
Nintendo has not issued any public statement confirming or denying the alleged projects. The company’s typical marketing strategy relies on surprise announcements, and it has historically reacted negatively to premature leaks, according to former staff members cited by IGN. As of now, the only concrete sales figure cited is that *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate* sold 38 million copies, making it the console’s third-best-selling game.
Verbatim Quotes
- “No, a new Smash is in the works,” — Malo
- “Cozy weird games are strong in Nintendo, and maybe another ‘forgotten’ cozy weird Nintendo series is coming back, barking. Wink wink, woof woof.” — Malo
These excerpts capture the leaker’s direct comments about a new Smash title and the hinted return of a “Cozy weird games are strong in Nintendo, and maybe another ‘forgotten’ cozy weird Nintendo series is coming back, barking. Wink wink, woof woof.” cozy series.
