2026-2027 Nintendo Software Rumor & Speculation
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
- Developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group 7
- Release: Spring 2026, Switch 1
- Notes: Definitely an inhouse game since it is modulesystem engine. Only question is whether it is EPD7 (or if it's been reorganized) and if there is a familiar or unfamiliar assist developer.
- Star Fox
- Developer: ????
- Release: Summer 2026, Switch 2
- Notes: A couple of different possibilities. Could be EPD/SRD and another assist developer. Could be mainly developed outside at Velan Studios. I'm leaning towards EPD lead with examples like Donkey Kong and Pikmin.
- Rhythm Heaven Groove
- Developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No.04 / Indies Zero
- Release: Summer 2026, Switch 1
- Notes: Most likely the same combination team EPD/Indies Zero we saw on Big Brain Academy / NES Remix.
- Switch Sports for Nintendo Switch 2
- Developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No.04
- Release: Summer 2026, Switch 2
- Notes: Definitely an EPD game since the patents already show EPD programmers behind some of the new mini games. Could Eighting assist on some of the mini games?
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 2026
- Developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No.03 / ??
- Release: Fall 2026, Switch 2
- Notes: Could resemble the structure of the Champion of Ballads DLC where still EPD/SRD/Monolith but more Monolith heavy. Also probably more art outsourcing to outside devs. Something tells me that EPD/SRD programmers will be involved on maybe using some of the initial engine that the next Zelda will use — ala Wind Waker HD. Or it could just resemble the way EPD produced and directed the Grezzo Zelda games.