Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG and Many More Games Announced for Nintendo Switch
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REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 21, 2023--

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 21, 2023--

The lineup of Mario games for the Nintendo Switch system is growing bigger … and bigger! In the latest Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo revealed a wide variety of new games arriving throughout this year and beyond, including a range of new games and content featuring Mario and friends, as well as games from Nintendo’s development and publishing partners.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 20. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Some of the games announced include Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the next evolution of Mario fun – and the first new installment in the side-scrolling Super MarioBros. series in more than 10 years! – launching Oct. 20, 2023; Super Mario RPG, the first RPG in the Super Mario series, returning with new graphics on Nov. 17, 2023; a visually enhanced version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, which originally released on the Nintendo 3DS system, set to launch in 2024; and a new game starring Princess Peach, also heading to Nintendo Switch in 2024! Also featured in the presentation was Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: The Last Spark Hunter – the second paid DLC for the tactical adventure game – which launches later today! Plus, the new course Squeaky Clean Sprint and three additional Mushroom Kingdom characters were announced as part of Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game: Petey Piranha, Wiggler and Kamek.

Nintendo also revealed Detective Pikachu Returns, a cinematic adventure game with cases to solve … and plenty of coffee, launching Oct. 6, 2023; WarioWare: Move It!, a new installment in the WarioWare series that asks you to move your body to complete lightning-fast microgames, launching Nov. 3, 2023; and new information on the upcoming Pikmin 4 game was shown, featuring night expeditions and Glow Pikmin for the first time, launching July 21. For even more Pikmin fun, a demo of Pikmin 4 was also announced, available in Nintendo eShop on June 28, as well as HD versions of the original Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 games for Nintendo Switch, which will be available in Nintendo eShop individually – or as a digital bundle at a discount – later today!

In addition, the presentation highlighted many games from Nintendo’s global publishing and development partners, including Batman: Arkham Trilogy, a collection of action-adventure games starring Gotham City’s ultimate protector; Palia, a multiplayer, cozy adventure-sim in which you create the idyllic life of your dreams; DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince, an epic journey told from the perspective of an iconic adversary; and Persona 5 Tactica, a thrilling new adventure in the tale of the Phantom Thieves.

“There’s never been a better time to be a fan of Mario, and we love being able to provide new and dedicated players alike with experiences that invite a sense of wonder,” said Devon Pritchard, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications. “Nintendo Switch is the best place to play exciting games from our development and publishing partners, as well as to continue exploring the adventures of Nintendo characters that players everywhere have come to love.”

To view the entire Nintendo Direct video, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/06-21-2023/. Here’s more information about the featured games:

Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.

* Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

** Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

*** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC at no additional cost. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

**** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Tournaments are open to legal residents of the US who have a valid Nintendo Live 2023 entry ticket for tournament day. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Qualifier at Nintendo Live and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Squad Strike Challenge are open to ages 13+; Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo + me Exhibition 2023 is open to ages 10 -16 and requires players to bring an amiibo accessory. Registration for tournaments begins in early August. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Qualifier at Nintendo Live tournament begins 11:30 AM PT and ends 2:00 PM PT on 9/2/23, has a total of 48 winners (8 Grand Prize and 40 First Prize), and total prize ARV is $1,680. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Squad Strike tournament begins 12:00 PM PT and ends at approximately 6:00 PM PT on 9/1/23, has a total of 8 winners (1 Grand Prize, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prize and 4 Third Prize), and total prize ARV is $680. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo + me Exhibition 2023 Tournament begins 1:00 PM PT and ends 6:00 PM PT on 9/3/23, has a total of 8 winners (1 Grand Prize, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prize and 4 Third Prize), and total prize ARV is $680. The Grand Prize winner of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo + me Exhibition 2023 will receive a trip for 4 to Super Nintendo World – Universal Studios Hollywood, 3 nights lodging, round trip airfare, 2-day general admission tickets to Super Nintendo World – Universal Studios Hollywood, 1 trophy and 1 commemorative coin (ARV $4,756 US). The following winners will receive a trophy and commemorative coin (ARV $160 each): (i) Grand Prize winner of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Qualifier at Nintendo Live; (ii) Grand Prize, First Prize, and Second Prize winners of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Squad Strike Challenge; and (iii) First Prize and Second Prize Winner of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo + me Exhibition 2023. The following winners will receive a commemorative coin (ARV $10 each): (i) First Prize winners from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Qualifier at Nintendo Live, and (ii) Third Prize winners from both from both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments. Skill of participating players determines the winner(s). See Official Rules for details and restrictions: https://nintendo.com/events/rules/mario-kart-8-deluxe-championship-2023-qualifier-nintendo-live/, https://nintendo.com/events/rules/super-smash-bros-ultimate-squad-strike-challenge-2023/, https://nintendo.com/events/rules/super-smash-bros-ultimate-amiibo-exhibition-2023/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

About Nintendo: Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Pokémon™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch ™ family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.5 billion video games and over 800 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo’s continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

About Pokémon: The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit https://www.pokemon.com.

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