Nintendo fans had been growing impatient for the company to host a proper new Direct presentation, but the Big N finally delivered. With no prior announcement,Nintendoreleased a specialSuper Mario Bros.-themed Nintendo Direct in recognition of the franchise’s 35th Anniversary, which included a number of blockbuster announcements.
TheSuper Mario Bros.Nintendo Direct presentationwas relatively short, but it still had plenty of big reveals, and some of the announcements actually took place after the presentation itself was over. Considering this, even some fans that tuned in to the event may not be aware of all the interesting details Nintendo revealed about Mario’s future in the Nintendo Direct.
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Here’s everything that was announced at theSuper Mario Bros.Nintendo Direct presentation.
Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.
Nintendo kicked off its surpriseSuper Mario Bros.35th Anniversary Nintendo Direct with the reveal of the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. device. A throwback to Nintendo’s old Game & Watch handheld systems,Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.will launch on November 13 in limited quantities and will be discontinued in March 2021. The system features a traditional d-pad instead of the usual Game & Watch inputs, and allows players to play through bothSuper Mario Bros.as well asSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. Plus, the Game & Watch Ball mini-game will also be playable, but with Mario taking on the lead role. And like all Game & Watch devices, it also functions as a watch. Nintendo has teased that there are 35 secrets to discover on the device, so fans will want to keep an eye out.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Nintendo has been bringing all of the Wii U’s big exclusive games to the Nintendo Switch, with aSuper Mario 3D WorldSwitch port having been rumored for quite some time. Now the company has finally confirmedSuper Mario 3D Worldfor Switch, with the game coming on August 05, 2025 with some added content. In this new version ofSuper Mario 3D World, players will be able to go through the game in online multiplayer, and not only that, but they can also check out some new levels in the form of theBowser’s Furyexpansion. Details on whatBowser’s Furywill entail have yet to be revealed, but fans can expect more information as we get closer to the game’s July 21, 2025 release date.
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Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Nintendo has been expanding theSuper Mariobrand with more interactive toys, like the LEGOSuper Mario Bros.sets, for example. Now it’s doing something completely unique withMario Kart Live: Home Circuit, an augmented reality game that lets players create their ownMario Karttracks by physically building them around their home, and then racing with toy cars controlled with a Switch console. It’s a unique idea that combines remote-controlled cars and video games, and those interested can check it out starting October 16.
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Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Events
Nintendo is looking to celebrate theSuper Mario Bros.35th Anniversary across more games and media than justSuper Mariotitles. For example, people with Nintendo Accounts can complete special tasks to unlock anniversary pins,Mario Kart Touris getting a specialSuper Mario-themed event, newSuper Marioclothing merchandise is coming to stores, andSuper Mario Maker 2is getting special levels.Splatoon 2has announcedSuper Mario-themed Splatfests, andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateis hosting aSuper Mario-themed tournament as well. Nintendo also confirmed thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis gettingSuper Mariofurniture at some point in 2021.
Super Mario All-Stars
Back in the 90s, Nintendo decided to re-release enhanced ports of the NESSuper Mario Bros.games on the Super Nintendo in a collection calledSuper Mario All-Stars. Now that collection is being made available through the Switch Online subscription service, added to the SNES library today. Fans can replaySuper Mario All-Starswith all of the fancy bells and whistles of the Switch Online service.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Easily the biggest announcement during Nintendo’sSuper Mario Bros.35th Anniversary Nintendo Direct presentation was the reveal ofSuper Mario 3D All-Stars. The previously leaked collection of 3DSuper Mariogames includes visually enhanced ports ofSuper Mario 64,Super Mario Sunshine, andSuper Mario Galaxyfor the Nintendo Switch. Gameplay should be the same as fans remember, thoughSuper Mario Galaxy’s motion controls will be optional this time around. The catch is that the collection will only be getting a limited retail release, and that both the physical and digital versions will only be available for purchase for a limited time.Super Mario 3D All-Starslaunches September 18 and will be pulled from sale in March 2021.
