Nintendo Teases New Switch Console and Mario Game, Sending Fans Into Frenzy

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: What We Know So Far

Nintendo has just unveiled exciting new details about its upcoming game Super Mario Bros. Wonder in a Mario-themed Nintendo Direct broadcast. Set to release on October 20, 2023, this 2D Mario game comes with a host of improvements and features. Highlighted in the Direct were three new abilities, including the highly anticipated Elephant Form, Wonder Flowers that transform levels and characters, and a roster of playable Mushroom Kingdom characters.

New Game Features: Elephant Form and More

Fans went wild when they caught a glimpse of the Elephant Form ability in the game's teaser. This transformative power allows players to become an elephant and break through objects simply by running over them or using their trunk. In Elephant Form, players can also suck up and spray water. Alongside Elephant Form, Super Mario Bros. Wonder introduces two brand-new abilities: Bubble Form, which allows players to capture enemies in bubbles, and Drill Form, enabling characters to drill underground or cling to the ceiling. The Drill ability also helps players access hidden areas of the level.

Local and Online Multiplayer

Super Mario Bros. Wonder promises both local and online multiplayer options. In local co-op mode, players can team up with up to three friends in the same room. The Wonder Flowers are a standout feature in multiplayer, allowing players to transform levels and characters with a simple touch. Online multiplayer will let players interact with others around the world as ghosts, with the goal of reaching the end of the level at the same time as the other players for a bonus. There is also a race mode for competitive challenges.

Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition

As an added treat for Mario fans, Nintendo announced a new Nintendo Switch OLED model console in a Mario Red edition. This console variant features a color scheme inspired by the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder game. The console, priced at $349.99, comes with Mario-themed Joy-Con controllers and a matching red Switch Dock. It also features a subtle nod to Mario on the back of the dock. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition are now open, with shipping starting on October 6, 2023.

Excitement is building among Nintendo fans with the official teasers for Super Mario Bros. Wonder and the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition. With new game features and a special edition console, it's clear that Nintendo is aiming to deliver an unforgettable experience for Mario enthusiasts worldwide. Mark your calendars for October 20 and October 6, and don't miss out on pre-ordering the limited edition console.