Nintendo commemorates Mar10 Day through the release of games, film announcements, and a diverse array of Mario-themed activities.
Get ready for an exciting month of Mario-themed fun! Here's a roundup of the latest news from the Mushroom Kingdom.
Sales Galore with the "Mario & Friends Sale"
Select retailers are offering a special "Mario & Friends Sale," featuring $20 off select games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Party, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer!
Free Trials and Gift Cards
Nintendo is treating fans with a 14-day free trial for Nintendo Switch Online Membership, available now through March 17 on My Nintendo. Additionally, purchasing a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch-OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite from select retailers (including Target, GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy) grants a $25 retailer gift card. This offer is valid from March 10-16, while supplies last.
Pre-orders and Upcoming Releases
Pre-orders for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD are available on the Nintendo eShop and on Nintendo.com. The enhanced port of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon originally on 3DS is planned for release in 2024, though the exact date is yet to be announced.
Fans of Paper Mario will be thrilled to know that Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will be released on the Nintendo Switch on July 22, 2025. This is a remaster of the Nintendo GameCube classic with updated graphics.
Classic Mario Games on Switch Online
Classic Mario Game Boy games are now available through Nintendo Switch Online's Nintendo Classics collection, which includes Game Boy games on Switch and Switch 2. These classic titles, such as Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis, are already part of the expanding Switch Online service catalog as of 2023 or later.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and LEGO Super Mario
A new teaser for LEGO Super Mario reveals a kart made of LEGO bricks and a LEGO Mario figure, hinting at the possibility of Mario Kart coming to LEGO Super Mario in the future.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie can be watched, and a free digital guidebook is available to reveal hidden game references in the movie.
MAR10 Day Activities
MAR10 Day continues to offer more Mario-themed content throughout the month. Visit Mario.Nintendo.com to find out what other fun Mario activities Nintendo has planned. The MAR10 sales page on Nintendo.com and in Nintendo eShop features special offers on several Mario games, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Luigi's Mansion 3, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Mario Tennis Aces, MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE, and Yoshi's Crafted World.
Super Mario Bros. Animated Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto announced that Nintendo is working together with Illumination on a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., set to arrive on April 3, 2026, in the US and many other markets globally.
Stay tuned for more updates from the Mushroom Kingdom!
- You can save $20 on select games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Maker 2, and Super Mario Party during the "Mario & Friends Sale" at select retailers.
- A 14-day free trial for Nintendo Switch Online Membership is available on My Nintendo, and purchasing certain Nintendo Switch models from select retailers earns a $25 retailer gift card, both offers valid through March 16, 2023.
- Luigi's Mansion 2 HD pre-orders are open on the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo.com, with an anticipated release in 2024, while the remastered Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is set for a 2025 launch on the Nintendo Switch.
- Classic Mario Game Boy games can now be played on the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Classics collection on the Nintendo Switch Online service, with titles such as Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis joining the expanding catalog beginning in 2023.
- The upcoming LEGO Super Mario line might include a kart and LEGO Mario figure, hinting at the possibility of Mario Kart coming to the LEGO Super Mario series, and fans can enjoy the Super Mario Bros. Movie in theaters and explore a free digital guidebook showcasing hidden game references.
