Leaker NateTheHate has revealed details of Nintendo's alleged Switch 2 lineup, including a new Star Fox game and an Ocarina of Time remake set for later this year. A former Nintendo marketer described the company as furious over these persistent disclosures. The leaks challenge Nintendo's strategy of surprise announcements.
NateTheHate, who previously accurately predicted the Switch 2 reveal, recently shared a batch of purported Nintendo plans. These include a new Star Fox title, a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launching later in 2026, and a new 3D Mario game not arriving until 2027. Additional rumors point to a Zelda-themed special edition Switch 2 releasing this year alongside the Ocarina remake. NateTheHate's sources appear diversified, making it difficult for Nintendo to trace the information flow, according to observers familiar with the company's operations. The leaker's disclosures have corroborated other rumors circulating in gaming circles, prompting some outlets to report them more confidently. Kit Ellis, a former Nintendo of America marketer, highlighted the severity of the issue. “Nintendo has a huge problem with leaks they don’t seem to be able to fix,” Ellis said in a recent video. “I can promise you that Nintendo is absolutely furious.” Ellis noted that these leaks extend beyond last-minute tips, outlining Nintendo's lineup through part of 2027. Nintendo has a history of aggressive action against leaks, such as shutting down unauthorized streams on Discord and YouTube, and previously plugging a backend store page vulnerability exploited by leaker Pyoro for Nintendo Direct previews. Despite these efforts, NateTheHate remains active, posing an ongoing challenge for the secretive Japanese firm.
