New Yoshi Trailer Shows Creatures, Puzzle Gameplay

Nintendo released a new trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book that previews companion creature abilities and puzzle-focused gameplay. The game is scheduled to release exclusively on Nintendo’s Switch 2 on May 21, 2026.

The trailer centers on the Mysterious Book, referred to in-game as Mr. Encyclopedia, and shows Yoshi testing and learning what each creature inside the book can do. Footage presents short sequences of Yoshi interacting with multiple creatures across puzzle-filled levels.

One creature is shaped like a boomerang and is shown cutting grass; when Yoshi tastes it in the clip, he calls it “almost inedible.” Another creature appears round and elastic, similar in look to bubblegum, and the trailer shows it used for different interactions within the environment. A third creature is a large, moss-covered being that is too big for Yoshi to eat but can move obstacles and create new paths for the player.

The gameplay on display focuses on experimentation. Players will need to investigate each creature to learn its functions and apply those abilities in different ways to clear stages and solve puzzles.

The trailer also highlights the game’s hand-drawn art style and lighthearted animation as Yoshi navigates varied environments. There is no developer commentary in the clip beyond in-game lines and character reactions.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is scheduled to launch on Switch 2 on May 21, 2026.