Nintendo confirms romantic affiliation between Mario and Princess Peach in official announcement
In a surprising turn of events, Nintendo has officially clarified that Mario and Princess Peach are "just good friends," ending decades of fan speculation about a romantic relationship between the iconic duo.
The announcement, made through the Nintendo Today app in July 2025, stated, "Princess Peach and Mario are good friends and help each other out whenever they can." This clear-cut declaration contrasts with earlier fan interpretations and some prior Nintendo content that suggested romantic undertones.
This definitive stance mirrors Nintendo's treatment of other major franchise pairs, like Link and Zelda, who also remain companions without an explicitly defined romantic relationship in official narratives.
The news sparked a strong reaction from fans. Users on platforms like X and Bluesky expressed confusion and disappointment, while others speculated that Nintendo is deliberately keeping the romantic tension unresolved to maintain audience interest. Some even joked about Mario needing to "move on" after decades of chasing Peach, suggesting that their relationship may have ended.
One fan believes that Mario and Peach had a relationship, to the point where Pauline is no longer considered Mario's girlfriend. Pauline, a character from the Mario universe, made her debut as the Mayor of New Donk City in Super Mario Odyssey (2017) and gained popularity for her performance of the song "Jump Up, Super Star!". She has since become a playable racer in Mario Kart titles.
The revelation contradicts long-standing fan assumptions that Mario and Peach were romantically involved. However, some fans pointed out that Nintendo has shown mutual feelings between the two, citing an art piece and a gif of Mario and Peach surrounded by a heart.
Meanwhile, the gaming world is abuzz with another major announcement. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been confirmed as part of a major deal between Microsoft and Nintendo.
Some fans compared Mario and Peach's relationship to Link and Zelda, who also aren't officially a couple in Tears of the Kingdom. A user pointed out that Nintendo has shown mutual feelings between Mario and Peach, citing an art piece and a gif of Mario and Peach surrounded by a heart.
The first official confirmation of Mario and Peach's relationship status in over 40 years of Mario franchise history was initially highlighted by Brad Norton (Dexerto) and @KirPinkFury on Twitter. The news continues to resonate in the gaming community, with fans processing the new reality of the beloved duo's platonic friendship.
Social media users debated the implications of Mario and Princess Peach's relationship status, with some expressing disappointment and others joking about Mario's romantic life moving forward. Amidst this conversation, the entertainment sphere was also abuzz with the confirmation of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as part of a major deal between Microsoft and Nintendo, connecting two major gaming franchises.
