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Step-by-step guides for all 10 chapters — main game and post-game. Every Smiley Flower and Big Discovery covered.
View Walkthrough →Nintendo Switch 2 · Released May 21, 2026
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
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Complete guides for every chapter, all creature abilities, Smiley Flower locations, and 100% completion tips for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 2.
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All Creatures & Abilities
Complete encyclopedia of all 36+ creatures, their unique abilities, and which chapter they appear in.
View Creatures →All Smiley Flower Locations
Find every hidden Smiley Flower in every habitat across all chapters.
View Locations →Beginner's Tips & Tricks
Essential tips on the Discovery system, Tokens, Tail Flick, and how to unlock all chapters.
View Tips →All Chapters & Star Requirements
Chapter unlock requirements, habitat list, and star counts for main game and post-game.
View Chapters →Controls & Moves List
Full controls reference: Gobble, Tail Flick, Flutter Jump, Ground Pound, and more.
View Controls →What is Yoshi and the Mysterious Book?
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a 2026 side-scrolling platform game developed by Good-Feel and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The game follows Yoshi as he dives into the pages of a living encyclopedia called Mr. E (Mister Encyclopedia), exploring the habitats of bizarre creatures and documenting their traits.
The world is rendered in a distinctive stop-motion animation style, with painterly textures and pencil-sketch outlines giving it the feel of an illustrated picture book brought to life.
Key Features
- 🔍 Discovery System — Interact with creatures to uncover their traits and earn stars
- 🐾 Tail Flick — New move: carry creatures on Yoshi's back to use their abilities
- 📖 Name Your Creatures — Name each creature after completing its habitat
- 🌍 10 Chapters — 6 main + 4 post-game, each with unique environments
- 🎨 Stop-Motion Art Style — Unique hand-drawn, illustrated aesthetic
- 🔑 No Game Over — Yoshi cannot be defeated; focus is on exploration
All Chapters at a Glance
The main story spans 6 chapters, each set in a different environment. Four post-game chapters unlock after completing the main story.
Post-game chapters: Underground (285★) · Tallest of Trees (353★) · Miniworld (421★) · Moon (500★)
View All Chapters →Characters
Yoshi
The playable protagonist. Green dinosaur who dives into Mr. E's pages to document creatures.
Mr. E
A sentient living encyclopedia who can't read his own pages. Yoshi's guide and ally.
Bowser Jr.
The antagonist, trapped inside Mr. E searching for the Bewilder Bird.
Kamek
Bowser Jr.'s caretaker, also searching for him inside the mysterious book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 1?
No. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and is not available on the original Nintendo Switch.
How many chapters are in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book?
There are 10 chapters total — 6 in the main story and 4 post-game chapters. You need at least 218 stars to unlock all main chapters, and up to 500 stars to unlock the final post-game chapter (Moon).
How do you unlock new chapters?
Chapters are unlocked by earning stars. You earn stars by making Discoveries in creature habitats — each discovery gives 1 star, and completing a Big Discovery gives 3 stars. You can replay habitats to earn more stars.
What is the Discovery system?
Each level is a creature's Habitat. Your goal is to study the creature by interacting with it and using it to interact with the environment. Each new behavior you uncover is a Discovery, which awards a star.
What are Tokens used for?
Tokens are gold glyph-shaped coins collected during levels. They can be spent to unlock Discovery hints — first showing a silhouette of an undiscovered trait, then more details with additional tokens.
Can Yoshi die in this game?
No. Yoshi cannot be defeated in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. There is no health system or game over — the focus is entirely on exploration and discovery.
Is there multiplayer in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book?
No. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a single-player only game with no multiplayer mode.
How long is Yoshi and the Mysterious Book?
The main story (6 chapters) takes roughly 8–12 hours for a thorough playthrough. Completing all 10 chapters including post-game content and reaching 500 stars adds several more hours for a full 100% run.
What is the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book pre-order bonus?
Pre-orders from the Nintendo eShop included a digital art book. Physical pre-orders at select retailers included a sticker sheet. The game is now available at full retail price — check the Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop for current pricing.