Everything you need to know about Yoshi's storybook adventure.
General
What is Yoshi and the Mysterious Book?+
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a new action-adventure platforming game for Nintendo Switch 2. Yoshi discovers a talking book named Mr. E who has lost all his pages, and must venture through the storybook world to recover them.
When does the game release?+
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book releases on May 21, 2026 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
Is this a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive?+
Yes, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and will not be available on the original Nintendo Switch.
Who is publishing the game?+
The game is published by Nintendo.
Gameplay
What are Yoshi's main abilities?+
Yoshi can Gobble enemies with his tongue, throw eggs, Flutter Jump and Ground Pound, use Tail Flick to pick up and throw creatures, Sprint through areas, and Observe creature behavior. See the Gameplay Features page for details.
Does the game support amiibo?+
Yes, the game supports amiibo figures. Compatible amiibo include Yoshi, Mario, and Peach figures. Details on what each amiibo unlocks will be confirmed closer to launch.
Is there multiplayer?+
Multiplayer details have not been officially confirmed yet. Check back for updates as we approach launch day.
Technical
How large is the download size?+
The game requires approximately 20.6 GB of storage space.
What languages are supported?+
The game supports 14 languages including Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese. See the Supported Languages page for the full list.
Does it support cloud saves?+
Yes, the game supports Nintendo Switch Online Save Data Cloud backup.
