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Despite high expectations, Nintendo's September 2026 Direct did not feature a new 3D Mario game, disappointing fans during Mario's 40th anniversary year — the only Mario-related content was a free Mario Kart World update. Also notably missing was FromSoftware's The Duskbloods, a major Switch 2 exclusive still slated for release this year, raising concerns given the shrinking release window. The absences stood out against an otherwise packed Direct, prompting speculation about delays or separate future reveals for both titles.