Nintendo has released the opening cinematic for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, prior to its release on May 21. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2.
The opening showcases Bowser Jr. meeting and interfering with the titular mysterious book, named Mr. E. The cinematic ends with him investigating the book with a magnifying glass which glows with a colorful energy. It’s likely that Bowser Jr. will serve as a major character throughout the story, though it is unknown if he will be the main antagonist of the game. Check out the opening cinematic for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book below:
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on May 21 for Nintendo Switch 2 for $59.99 digitally via the Nintendo eShop and $69.99 physically. The physical copy will feature the game’s full data on the cartridge. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is one of the first games to reflect Nintendo’s new pricing model for digital games. Starting in May 2026, Nintendo will publish digital games exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 with lower pricing compared to physical copies. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via the Nintendo eShop:
Play as Yoshi and discover quirky creatures in the pages of a talking book named Mr. E!
Mr. E. needs Yoshi’s help to remember all about the creatures living inside his pages. Open him up, explore each habitat, and experiment to learn about the creature that lives there. What does it do? What does it taste like? How does it interact with its environment? How will it react if you smash it, carry it around, or give it a piece of fruit? There’s only one way to find out!
Make discoveries, collect Stars, and…hey, what’s Bowser Jr. doing here?!
As you try new things with each creature, you’ll naturally make discoveries, clear courses, collect Stars, and unlock more pages to explore. You can even give each critter a name!
But what’s this? Bowser Jr. is also popping up in these habitats?! What could he be up to?
