The Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct came with 15 minutes of details about the new game. Read on to learn about what was announced, everything from the game's plot, new features, maps, new playable characters, new enemies, badges, power ups and more.
Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct Announcements
15 Minutes Full of New Details
Nintendo just dropped its Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct with 15 minutes loaded to the brim with details about Super Mario Bros Wonder. The livestream revealed its plot, new features, maps, new playable characters, new enemies, badges, power ups and more. We’ll go over them lightly here, but for detailed information, check out our Everything We Know So Far page!
Super Mario Bros Wonder Plot
Mario and friends are invited to the Flower Kingdom by Prince Florian. However, Bowser, the King of the Koopas, wants to get the power of the Wonder Flower. By obtaining the power of the Wonder Flower, Bowser fuses with Prince Florian's castle and wreaks havoc on the Flower Kingdom. It is up to Mario and friends to save the Flower Kingdom from Bowser.
Following suit from all the older Mario games, it's no surprise that the villain for Super Mario Bros Wonder will be Bowser.
Super Mario Bros Wonder Map
The Flower Kingdom is a new setting surrounded by 6 distinct worlds, adding up to7 different areas to explore. In this new Kingdom, players can move around the map as they’d like and select a course to play in any order they like.
Super Mario Bros Wonder Characters and Enemies
Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, and Toadette are all playable in this game. New enemies like Hoppycats, Melon Piranha Plants, and Condrats will join in the attack against Mario alongside the classic enemies like Goombas and Koopa Troopas. The courses also have talking flowers (with actual voice overs!) that give hints or coins.
Super Mario Bros Wonder New Power-ups
There are a slew of newly announced power-ups, including the now-viral Elephant form, the Bubble and Drill forms, with the classic Fire form returning. The Wonder Flower is also a power-up native to the Flower Kingdom that releases a strange power that changes the course unexpectedly.
Super Mario Bros Wonder Badges
Badges are new in-game items that give players special equippable abilities. Players can collect badges such as parachute caps, wall-climb caps, dolphin kick, grappling vine, sensor magnet, invisibility, and jet run. However, players can only equip one badge per course.
Super Mario Bros Wonder Multiplayer
Local Co-op is supported by up to 4 players. Online play is also supported. Players will be able to see the “shadows” of other players in the course, showing other people who are playing in real-time They’ll be able to share game items and place standees in a course to help other players.
With online play, players can create rooms with friends and invite them to join. They can race against friends or complete an objective to win.
Something called Heart points can also be collected when a player helps other players online. It’s unclear whether you’ll be able to use those Heart points for something, or if it’s just there to show off what a good, helpful person you are.
Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition
Releases on October 6, 2023
Nintendo announced at the Direct that they will release a special Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Edition on October 6, 2023, in Mario's iconic red color that also adorned the special Mario-themed Joy Cons. There are also several hidden details, such as a Mario silhouette and coins at the back of the dock.
Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct Livestream
15 Minutes of an In-Depth Dive
The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, was scheduled for August 31, 2023, at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET and lasted approximately 15 minutes. Gamers and Mario enthusiasts alike are in for a treat as they get the chance to dive deep into the world of this beloved Italian plumber.
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EST) | August 31, 10:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | August 31, 7:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | August 31, 3:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | September 1, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | September 1, 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | August 31, 10:00 p.m. |
| Japan | August 31, 11:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | August 31, 10:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | August 31, 4:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | August 31, 11:00 a.m. |
What Players Can Expect From the Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct
The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct promises to offer fans an in-depth look at Mario's latest 2D side-scrolling adventure. While the tweet from Nintendo of America didn't divulge specific details about the game, fans can most likely expect a closer look at gameplay mechanics, story elements, and perhaps even a glimpse of new power-ups and challenges that await players.
How to Watch the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct
The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct was livestreamed on August 31, 2023, starting at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET. To tune in and catch all the action that unfolded, visit Nintendo's official website or Nintendo’s Youtube channel. Access the link at the designated time, and you can join millions of fans worldwide in discovering the latest Mario adventure.
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