Nintendo detailed some of their plans for Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary celebrations, including all new games and some beloved ports.
Today’s Nintendo Direct put a big focus on Mario early on, as they prepare to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. game (released September 13, 1985 in Japan, October 1985 in the States). First they showed off the quick teaser for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and then showed off some upcoming games for fans to pick up.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (October 2nd)
At last! The Mario Galaxy games are getting a port. If you never had the chance to enjoy these (2 hasn’t been available outside of the Wii), I can’t recommend them enough.
Travel the cosmos with Mario in Super Mario Galaxy, then board Starship Mario in Super Mario Galaxy 2 with Yoshi as your companion! Both titles feature improved UI, the option to play with button and stick or motion controls, an in-game music player, new Storybook content and enhanced resolution. Plus, a free update will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 that adds 4K resolution2 support for both titles. While Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be available combined as Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 in a physical version, each title will be available digitally on Nintendo eShop.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Spring 2026)
The other port coming, is a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. As with the previous upgrades, they’ll be an expansion included that adds new features and gameplay.
More experiences are coming to the Flower Kingdom! Enjoy a variety of attractions in the Bellabel Park plaza that lets you team up with (or work against) friends and family5. Collect the most coins, run and hide in Phanto Tag, work together to pass a Bob-omb to the goal and more! This Nintendo Switch 2 Edition adds even more content and enhancements as well; stay tuned for additional info in the future. Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park launches on the Nintendo Switch 2 system spring 2026.
Mario Tennis Fever (February 16, 2026)
As for new games, Nintendo revealed an all new entry in the popular Mario Tennis franchise, with Mario Tennis Fever!
Swing into action with 30 different Fever Rackets, each with their own special abilities, and 38 playable characters – the most in series history. Pair topspins, slices, lobs and other familiar shots with new slide moves and defense-focused footwork. There are multiple modes to enjoy including Tournament, Trial Towers, Mix It Up mode (with Wonder effects!), and Adventure mode, where Mario and friends are transformed into babies and must defeat monsters to return to normal. Plus, experience Joy-Con 2 motion controls with Swing Mode!
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Spring 2026)
On top of all that, there’s also a new Yoshi game on the way. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book looks to continue the trend of giving the dino a fun art style, while offering some unique gameplay to mess around with.
One day, on the island where Yoshi and his friends live, a peculiar talking book named Mr. E suddenly falls from the sky. This mysterious book’s pages contain information about unusual creatures, so Yoshi decides to jump in and help investigate.
Which of these Mario titles are you most looking forward to getting your hands on?
