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Nintendo has announced the return of its Treehouse Live showcase, delivering about 80 minutes of hands-on gameplay for two Switch 2 titles: Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park) and Pokémon Pokopia. The stream, with regional start times and a YouTube/Nintendo Life broadcast, may still surprise fans despite showing plenty from the two games.
A hands-on preview of the Switch 2 Edition for Super Mario Bros. Wonder finds the new multiplayer modes largely disappointing, describing them as throwaway minigames rather than substantive content, and questions whether the £16.99 / $19.99 upgrade justifies itself despite sharper visuals and added features like Koopalings and Assist mode.
Nintendo reveals a Switch 2 edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder featuring the Meetup in Bellabel Park expansion, new Rosalina and Co-Star Luma, extra boss courses and an assist mode; pre-orders are open for the Upgrade Pack at $19.99 for existing Switch 2 owners, with the standard Switch 2 Edition not yet available, and the edition launches March 26 alongside new amiibo.
Nintendo will release the Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on March 26, adding co‑op and multiplayer upgrades ( Rosalina playable, Luma assist, and an assist mode) and a new Bellabel Park. Original owners can upgrade for $20. The edition expands local play with 17 co‑op/versus modes and a six‑minigame Game Room Plaza, supporting up to eight players locally and 12 online. A Talking Flower accessory ships March 12, and three new amiibo launch the same day, with pre-orders starting today.
Nintendo reveals a Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, releasing March 26 with three Wonder amiibo. The upgrade adds Game Room Plaza with six minigames for up to 12 players, Camp Central Toad Brigade training, Koopalings as map collectibles, and Rosalina playable with a Luma co-op in Mouse Mode.
Kevin Afghani, a lifelong Nintendo fan, has become the new voice of Mario, Luigi and Wario, taking over from Charles Martinet with 2023’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and later voicing other characters in titles like Mario Kart World, WarioWare: Move It! and Super Mario Party Jamboree. He’ll make his first U.S. appearance at Charlie’s ComicCon in Estero, Florida, where he’ll meet fans and participate in a panel. Afghani says voicing Mario is unbelievable and an honor, while noting Charles Martinet remains Nintendo’s Mario Ambassador.
Nintendo announced a lineup of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026, including titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Switch 2 Edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and new entries in popular series such as Fire Emblem and Yoshi, with some titles offering enhanced features and graphics for the new console.
A firmware update for Nintendo Switch 2 has introduced a new requirement for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which now needs an internet connection to launch, even from a physical game card, raising concerns about offline play capabilities.
The Nintendo Switch OLED Model White Console with Super Mario Bros. Wonder bundle is available at a 34% discount for Black Friday, making it an attractive gift option. This deal includes 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online, offering access to a library of classic games. The bundle is expected to sell out quickly when it goes live on November 29. While the Nintendo Switch 2 is anticipated soon, this deal offers significant savings on the current model.
Super Mario Bros Wonder introduces the elusive Sound Off badge, which replaces game sound effects with a human voice replicating them. Unlocked by completing various challenging tasks, this badge offers a unique audio experience. It has been revealed that the voice work for the badge was done by Nintendo's longtime sound designer/composer Koji Kondo, and the concept stemmed from a scrapped idea for a live-action Mario with human proportions.
The development team at Nintendo faced the challenge of creating unique wonder effects for each course in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, resulting in a brainstorming process that generated around 2,000 potential powers. Ideas were whittled down based on criteria such as impact on gameplay, leading to playable prototypes and further refinement. The game reimagines traditional Mario elements, offering a more open map, customizable abilities, and unexpected twists, contributing to the franchise's enduring appeal and the game's ability to surprise players.
Koji Kondo, the legendary composer behind iconic Mario and Zelda themes, proposed a wild stage effect idea for Super Mario Bros Wonder involving a live-action Mario with human proportions mimicking sound effects. Although the idea was rejected, it inspired the game's Sound Off badge, which allows players to select special powers. The unused concept highlighted the value of generating new ideas and gave Kondo the opportunity to provide voice acting for the game.
The taste of the goo in Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been a lingering question since the game's release, with comparisons drawn to the goo in Luigi's Mansion 3. Despite efforts to uncover its flavor, the game's director and producer revealed that they hadn't given it much thought, leaving the investigation inconclusive. The prevailing theory remains that it might taste like coffee, similar to the goo in Luigi's Mansion 3.
The director of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Shiro Mouri, aimed to recapture the sense of mystery and secrets from the original Super Mario Bros. by creating 2,000 game-altering "Wonder Effect" ideas, submitted by anyone on the development team. Only a select few made it to the final game, with a focus on maintaining a link between the pre-Wonder level and the during Wonder effect. The process highlighted the advantages of 2D game development, but also emphasized the importance of skilled level design.
At GDC 2024, the director and producer of Super Mario Bros. Wonder revealed unused ideas and effects from the game's development, including a prototype level featuring a "giant block Mario" and brainstorming sessions with concepts like Mario surfing and riding a unicycle. The team had over 2,000 ideas during development, with some focusing on Yoshi's egg-throwing mechanic and an early elephant design that didn't make the final cut.