We are quickly approaching the 1-year anniversary of the Nintendo Classics GameCube library on Switch 2. While have had a relatively steady stream of titles added since then, it has been two months since Nintendo delivered a new title to the service and it’s time to check in on all of the confirmed titles and what the next Game Cube game will be.
When Nintendo first unveiled the Switch 2 Game Cube library it delivered three titles and showed off a host of others that were to be expected over time. Since then it has mostly delivered on that promise having now released all but two of the games mentioned in that debut trailer.
More specifically, and after it finally unleashed Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness back in mid March, the only two titles Nintendo initially promised that haven’t arrived yet are Pokémon Colosseum and Super Mario Sunshine.
One would have expected that both Gale of Darkness and Colosseum would have landed as part of the Pokémon Day and 30th anniversary celebrations over the last couple months, so it’s really anyone’s guess on what’s going on with Colosseum – perhaps Nintendo is waiting on the Gen 10 titles or some other special event tied to another pocket monster release.
But with the sun starting to shine even brighter and hotter as we approach summer 2026, it would seem a perfect time to unleash the previously promised Mario Sunshine. Many folks presumed this one would hit last summer, and Nintendo seemingly has a giant Mario sized hole in its Switch 2 catalogue with leaks suggesting we will not be getting a new game until 2027.
But perhaps the best guess here would be surrounding the recent (and not so) surprising reveal of the (sort of) new Star Fox for Switch 2. That one is set for release come the end of June and with some folks expecting the next Game Cube release to potentially land before that, Nintendo might want to actually surprise us with a new Star Fox GameCube release to create some hype ahead of release.
There were two Star Fox games for Game Cube – Star Fox Assault and Star Fox Adventures, the latter of which was specifically on display during the recent Star Fox Direct. There was no mention of an upcoming release, but it would seem timely and perhaps even more so than Mario Sunshine, which would also make sense later this summer.
What do you want the next Game Cube release to be?
In the mean time, you can browse through all of the already released titles below:
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker – released June 5
Soulcalibur 2 – released June 5
F-Zero GX – released June 5
Super Mario Strikers – released July 3
Mario and friends clash in this extreme soccer game originally released for the Nintendo GameCube system in 2005. Matches unfold with white-hot speed, intensity, and familiar items, like shells and mushrooms, to give you a boost in crushing your opponent. But the real key to winning is the Super Strike, a powerful shot that can net you two points at once! Jump right in with simple controls, hone your techniques, and hit the pitch with Mario and his friends! Available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members!
Chibi-Robo – released August 21
Chibi-Robo is a four-inch-tall robot who’s arrived at the Sanderson house with the goal of helping the family get the most out of life and find happiness. Day or night, he’ll help however he can, whether that’s by cleaning or looking for lost items. In this chibi action-adventure title originally released for the Nintendo GameCube™ system in 2006, you’ll aim for the top of the Chibi-Rankings by gathering Happy Points and Moolah (aka money)!
Luigi’s Mansion – released October 30
One day, Luigi received the unexpected news that he’d won a huge mansion! Overjoyed, he called up Mario and invited him to celebrate the exciting news. But after arriving at the mansion and searching for Mario, who should have arrived first, Luigi is attacked by a ghost! After being saved from danger by Professor E. Gadd, Luigi expresses his panic that Mario is nowhere to be found. Luckily for Luigi, this professor has the perfect tools for the occasion! Now, armed with the Poltergust 3000 and a Game Boy Horror gifted by the professor, Luigi must explore the frightening mansion to find Mario in this action adventure game originally released for the Nintendo GameCube system in 2001.
Wario World – released December 10
Go on a garlic-fueled rampage in this action title released for the Nintendo GameCube™ system in 2003! Wario’s journey begins with a promise of vengeance against a powerful and cursed black jewel that’s warped his castle and nabbed his treasure. Defeat enemies, collect coins and treasures, and rescue Spritelings trapped in boxes as you progress through four stages. Wario’s got some mighty powerful moves, like Wild Swing-Ding and Piledriver, that aren’t just good for attacking—they’re also slick at clearing path-blocking traps.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance – released October 30
This installment of the classic strategy role-playing series Fire Emblem was released for the Nintendo GameCube system in 2005. Fully-voiced cutscenes and 3D maps accompany the return of the brutal battle system where your units are gone for good if they fall in a fight! On the continent of Tellius, two races (the human beorc and the half-human laguz) have built a history of strife, mistrust, and compromise. Now, sinister forces emerge from the shadows to pit the two groups against each other. Follow the protagonist Ike and a colorful cast of characters as this grand drama unfolds around them. Dark days are rising…
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness – released March 18
Shadow Pokémon have reappeared in the Orre Region in this role-playing game, released for the Nintendo GameCube system in 2005. You are a young boy living at the Orre Region’s Pokémon HQ Lab with his mom and little sister who gets swept up in a grand adventure when an incident occurs at the lab. With your Aura Reader, which can detect Shadow Pokémon that have had the doors to their hearts shut, and the Snag Machine, which can capture Shadow Pokémon from evil Trainers, it’s up to you to save the world. Stand against evil and reopen the doors to the shut hearts of the Shadow Pokémon to restore them to their natural selves! (Please note that you will not be able to transfer Pokémon from Game Boy™ Advance titles to this title.)
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