Luigi's Mansion 4 May Soon Creep Onto Switch 2

Another big rumor has slipped through the cracks: Luigi's Mansion 4 is said to be in the works. If the rumors are true, it could be one of the most beautiful and technically advanced games on the upcoming Switch 2.

Sources indicate that the beloved green plumber may return to the spotlight sooner than expected. Luigi's Mansion 3, the last game in the series, came out in 2019 and sold over 14 million copies, making it one of the best-selling Switch games of all time. Next Level Games, the company that made the game, usually releases a new one every three years.

They have been doing this with games like Dark Moon, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Luigi's Mansion 3, and Mario Strikers: Battle League. But as 2025 comes to an end with no new release, it's clear that something bigger might be going on in their haunted hallways.

For months, people who follow the video game industry have been guessing what Next Level Games will do next.

Job postings show that the studio is finishing one game and hiring for another. People now think that the game is really Luigi's Mansion 4. The timing couldn't be better: Mario's 40th birthday is coming up, the next Super Mario movie is coming out soon, and Nintendo loves to promote all of its franchises during big anniversaries.

If Luigi's Mansion 4 comes out at the same time as or soon after the Switch 2, it could be like what the first Luigi's Mansion did for the GameCube in 2001: it could show off the new console's technical capabilities. In the past, each game has pushed the limits of hardware in creative ways.

For example, the GameCube version impressed players with its realistic lighting and shadow effects. Dark Moon achieved amazing detail on the 3DS, and Luigi's Mansion 3 utilized physics-based animations to make catching ghosts feel realistic.

 Early developer information about the Switch 2's specs suggests a huge step forward. According to reports, NVIDIA's latest technology enables scaling images up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. With better frame pacing and more memory, the system could handle environments that the Switch 1 couldn't.

According to reports, Nintendo's own games, such as Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanza, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, initially started as projects for the Switch 1 but received visual upgrades for the new hardware. Many experts think the Switch 2 hasn't reached its full graphical potential yet, even though those games have beautiful graphics.  They say that Luigi's Mansion 4 could be the first real native game that shows off what the system can do. 

Imagine the light from a flashlight bouncing off chandeliers covered in cobwebs, ghosts fading into particle mist in 4K resolution, and Luigi shaking as he aims his new Poltergust with mouse-style controls, which are said to be a feature that could make aiming faster and more accurate. Because the series is all about atmosphere and physics, it's an ideal way to showcase the new console's rendering capabilities.

Spanish insider Nash Weedle started the rumor when he talked about Luigi's Mansion 4 on his podcast Partid Zero. Weedle's credibility has been growing steadily over the years, although it hasn't been widely shared due to language barriers. Sources indicate that he had already leaked several Switch 2 projects before they were officially announced. These include Assassin's Creed Shadows, Indiana Jones, and the rumored mouse controls for Metroid Prime 4.

Fans are taking this latest claim seriously because of his past. He says that work is already underway on Luigi's Mansion 4 and that it could be done soon. That aligns with how the developer has been hiring people lately and with Nintendo's decision to re-release Luigi's Mansion 1 as part of the "Nintendo Classics" lineup, which is ideal for Halloween. Nintendo may be getting fans ready for Luigi's next big scare by making the whole trilogy available on Switch.

If these rumors turn out to be true, Luigi's Mansion 4 could be more than just another sequel; it could be what the Switch 2 is known for early on.

Nintendo is known for showcasing its best games to demonstrate what its hardware can do. For example, Super Mario 64 showcased analog controls, Wii Sports introduced motion control, and Breath of the Wild demonstrated open-world design. The company might use a new Luigi's Mansion to show off how realistic the graphics and physics are on its new console.

Additionally, from a marketing perspective, the timing is ideal. Releasing the game simultaneously with Mario's major anniversary celebrations and the next movie could boost sales of both software and hardware. Nintendo's strategy of releasing strong first-party games alongside new consoles has been successful in the past. For example, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild drove early Switch adoption to record levels.

There are still questions about what else the studio might be working on. Some sources say that the developer might also be working on a long-rumored remaster of F-Zero GX or a brand-new racing game for the Switch 2. Although these reports haven't been confirmed yet, they have sparked considerable discussion among fans about the possibility of more than one racing game, such as Mario Kart World, Kirby Air Riders, and possibly even F-Zero.

Although no official announcement has been made, all indications suggest a major reveal is forthcoming in 2026.  Luigi's Mansion 4 appears to be on the horizon, thanks to Next Level Games' track record of creating games, the insider's credibility, and Nintendo's carefully timed re-releases.

If this rumor turns out to be true, fans might see the Switch 2's first big game, which would be a ghost-filled adventure that shows off everything the new console can do. Luigi has always been Nintendo's most unwilling hero. Still, maybe this time his next haunted mission will finally take the spotlight away from his brother with the red cap.

So the question is, when the Switch 2's doors creak open, will you be brave enough to go into Luigi's next scary mansion?