There’s a new Rumor that I saw on Reddit, and honestly, it got me kinda hyped. A job listing appeared mentioning a sequel to a strategy RPG for the Nintendo Switch. I mean, we’ve been waiting for more solid first-party titles on that system, right?
Nintendo fans digging around found a LinkedIn profile for Takeshi Maruyama, a 3D character model artist who’s worked with Nintendo and Sega. His latest gig from January to April 2025 was on “the sequel of Nintendo’s SRPG (Tactical role-playing game) for the Switch 2.”
Now, the Switch 2’s lineup feels kinda thin with first-party games. Sure, Donkey Kong Bananza just launched, but that’s about it for exclusives. There are some cross-gen titles coming, but nothing that screams must-have Switch 2 yet.
So what’s this SRPG sequel? The obvious guesses are either Fire Emblem or Advance Wars, since both are Nintendo’s big tactical RPG franchises and both have sequels or follow-ups that fans want. The catch? Both are developed by Intelligent Systems, Nintendo’s go-to studio for these games. It appears that Nintendo may be outsourcing some work or hiring freelancers to assist.
The job listing refers to it as a “sequel,” but that may be a loose term or a translation error. It could be a new entry in the series rather than a direct follow-up. Honestly, that makes more sense because Nintendo tends to keep its series fresh while maintaining a connected feel.
Rumors suggest a Nintendo Direct is scheduled for July. If that actually happens, it might be the moment Nintendo reveals this mystery SRPG and clears up all the guesswork.
For now, the Switch 2’s future is lookin’ a little brighter with this potential SRPG sequel in the works. You’ll probably love this news if you’ve been craving a fresh tactical RPG experience on Nintendo’s new hardware.
