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Super Mario 3D World

Rescue the Sprixie Princess and her followers by yourself or with three other players in this enhanced version of Super Mario 3D World, released as part of the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury bundle. As…

12 February 2021

Super Mario 3D World is a platform developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8, released 12 February 2021 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

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What Super Mario 3D World is

Super Mario 3D World is a platform game developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 and released in 2021. It was published by Nintendo. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

The premise, in the publisher's words

While having a walk in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario, Toad and Peach, and Luigi happen on one of the many green pipes, yet a special one. A fairy, which they'll learn is Princess Sprixie, comes out. Bowser is chasing after her, though: he kidnaps her and vanishes through the pipe. Mario and the friends of his can't but promptly jump into the pipe, and they find themselves in the Sprinxie Kingdom, tasked with rescuing the princess.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online, and includes co-op. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Mario series

Super Mario 3D World is the 630th of 668 entries we hold in the Mario series. The next entry was Mario Golf: Super Rush in 2021.

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What it launched against

Super Mario 3D World launched on 12 February 2021, within three weeks of Little Nightmares II, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Loop Hero and The Medium. It arrived 4 years into the Nintendo Switch's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Little Nightmares II, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Loop Hero, The Medium.

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Super Mario 3D World — frequently asked questions

When did Super Mario 3D World come out?
Super Mario 3D World was released on 12 February 2021 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Does Super Mario 3D World have multiplayer?
Yes. Super Mario 3D World supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 4 players online.

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