Summary
Nintendo has kicked off its March 10 Mario Day celebrations with confirmed release dates forPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorandLuigi’s Mansion 2 HD, which launch May 23 and June 27, respectively. Both titles are on the list ofupcoming Nintendo Switch exclusives, with many fans celebrating the now official release days for these beloved games.
ThePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorremaster andLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDwere first announced during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, though no release dates were revealed at the time. Now with the upcoming launch ofPrincess Peach: Showtimequickly approaching, Nintendo has confirmed when these other two highly-anticipated titles will be available.
Every year on March 10, Nintendo celebrates Mario Day, and this year’s announcement trailer included May 23 and June 27 release dates forPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorandLuigi’s Mansion 2 HD.Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorwas originally released on the GameCube in 2004, whileLuigi’s Mansion 2was first launched asLuigi’s Mansion Dark Moonon the Nintendo 3DS in 2013. Both titles are considered to be among thebest first-party Nintendo games, with each offering unique gameplay mechanics that divert from the standard elements of theSuper Mario Bros.franchise.Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorhas been adored by fans for its unique paper cutout aesthetic, whileLuigi’s Mansionis popular for its addition of more supernatural enemies and its spooky environment.
Release Dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door And Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
It is worth noting that manyMariofans are already eagerly awaiting the brand-new titlePrincess Peach: Showtimeto release March 22, and excitement for Nintendo is continuing to grow with the confirmed dates forPaper MarioandLuigi’s Mansion. Players have shown their love and support for Nintendo’s recent lineup of major titles, includinggames likeSuper Mario Bros. Wonderand theSuper Mario RPGremake, and the return ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorandLuigi’s Mansion 2has Switch players celebrating once more.
March 10 continues to be one of the most widely celebrated days of the year among gaming audiences. Nintendo fans frequently look forward to the aptly dubbed Mario Day, with manybig Nintendo game revealsand other key announcements often included in the celebrations. With fans now knowing when they can playPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorandLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDon the Switch, Nintendo players have plenty to look forward to in the coming months.
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 can 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!
