Summary
Nintendo has officially released a brand-new trailer for the highly-anticipated remake ofLuigi’s Mansion 2, teasing the story of the sequel launching next month. Throughout recent years, Nintendo has brought a plethora of fan-favorite games from past consoles to the Switch with a fresh coat of paint and enhanced gameplay. Last year saw the launch ofthe long-awaited remake ofSuper Mario RPG, alongside remasters of classic games likeMetroid PrimeandPikmin 1 + 2. Now, one of Nintendo’s most highly-anticipated remakes has received a brand-new teaser trailer.
First released on the 3DS in 2013,Luigi’s Mansion 2, also known asLuigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, came as a sequel to the fan-favorite GameCube launch title.Dark Moonsaw several expansions on the horror-themed action adventure spinoff, adding multiple new mansions for players to explore within the sequel.Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moonalso saw the addition of multiplayer elements to the franchise, allowing players to team up with friends and hunt ghosts together. Now, with just over a month left untilLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDlaunches, Nintendo is teasing the story of the sequel.
A new trailer forLuigi’s Mansion 2 HD, titled “A rude awakening,” sets the stage forthe story of theLuigi’s Mansionsequel. Following the events of the first game, King Boo, the first game’s main antagonist, escapes and causes the titular “Dark Moon” to shatter, sending the ghosts into a rampage. Professor E. Gadd tasks Luigi with once again stopping King Boo and dispatching the hostile ghosts, while also assembling the shattered pieces of the Dark Moon.Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDis currently expected to launch on June 27 as a Switch exclusive.
Nintendo Releases Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Story Trailer
The upcoming debut ofLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDwill join the franchise’snewest entry as part of the Nintendo Switch’s library.Luigi’s Mansion 3launched in 2019as a follow-up to the 2013 3DS game, adding new gameplay elements, upgrading the series' multiplayer, and introducing a new companion with “Gooigi.” While the originalLuigi’s Mansionhas yet to receive a new version on Switch, the first entry did see an enhanced remake launch on the 3DS in 2019.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD’s release marks the most recent of several remakes debuting on Switch during 2024. February saw the launch of a remake of 2004 puzzle platformerMario vs. Donkey Kong, the first appearance of the spin-off franchise on Switch.Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorwill also debutlater this month as a remake of the classic GameCube RPG, featuring updated graphics and teasing new gameplay features. Nintendo’s lineup for the Switch in 2024 looks jam-packed with plenty of high-profile remakes throughout the year.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
WHERE TO PLAY
Friendly ghosts turned fiendish?Sounds like a job for Luigi!The magical Dark Moon that hangs over Evershade Valley seems to calm the ghosts that live there. But when it suddenly breaks apart, the once-friendly ghosts become unruly! Luigi must stumble into action and find his courage to restore the Dark Moon to its rightful place in the sky.Pick the mission: Follow leads across a neighborhood of haunted mansions to find the missing shards of the Dark Moon. With a little help from Professor E. Gadd, you may pixelate from his bunker to your destination and get started! (Luigi will…probably be OK on the other side.)Solve puzzle-y mansions: Each mansion has a distinct vibe and tricky puzzles to solve. You’ll have to use your noodle to find your way through.Discover treasures: Use the awesome air-blasting abilities of the Poltergust 5000 to turn every room upside down and build your fortune. Spend it on equipment upgrades and stuff!
