Nintendo marks Mar10 Day with a range of Mario-related games, movies, and festivities
In an exciting turn of events for gaming enthusiasts, March is shaping up to be a fantastic month for Mario fans. Here are some highlights of the latest news from the Mario universe.
Firstly, select retailers such as Target, GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy are offering a special promotion. Purchasing a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch-OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite between March 10 and March 16 grants a $25 retailer gift card.
On the software front, two classic games are joining the Nintendo Switch library. From March 12, three Game Boy games featuring Mario – Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis – will be available as part of the Game Boy - Nintendo Switch Online library.
In terms of new releases, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2025. This updated remaster of the Nintendo GameCube classic features enhanced graphics, promising an even more immersive experience.
While the exact release date is not yet confirmed, sources suggest that Luigi's Mansion 2 HD will also be launching on the Nintendo Switch in 2025, likely before or around mid-2025. This spooky fun adventure game follows Luigi as he retrieves missing shards of the Dark Moon.
Pre-orders for both Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD are available on the Nintendo eShop and on Nintendo.com.
In addition to these releases, a "Mario & Friends Sale" is available at select retailers from March 10 to March 16. This sale offers $20 off select games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Party, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more.
Furthermore, LEGO Super Mario has unveiled a teaser for a future addition to the LEGO Super Mario universe, which appears to be Mario Kart.
Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary video game designer, announced that Nintendo is working together with Illumination on a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. The film is set to be released on April 3, 2026, in the US and many other markets globally.
Lastly, Nintendo Switch Online offers double the fun with a 14-day free trial membership, available through March 17. This extended trial is a great opportunity to explore the online features of the Nintendo Switch.
For more information about Mario-themed activities this month, visit Mario.Nintendo.com. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is also available to watch, and a free digital guidebook revealing hidden game references in the movie is available for viewing with a Nintendo Account.
MAR10 Day continues to offer more ways to celebrate Mario all month long. The offer is available on My Nintendo and for Nintendo Switch owners who have previously claimed a Nintendo Switch Online free trial.
So, gear up for an exciting month filled with Mario-themed releases and offers!
- The Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch-OLED Model, or Nintendo Switch Lite can be purchased from select retailers like Target, GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy, with a special promotion offering a $25 gift card from March 10 to March 16.
- From March 12, three Game Boy games featuring Mario – Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis – will be available as part of the Game Boy - Nintendo Switch Online library.
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, an updated remaster of the Nintendo GameCube classic, will be released on the Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2025.
- A "Mario & Friends Sale" is available at select retailers from March 10 to March 16, offering $20 off select games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Party, and Luigi's Mansion 3.
- LEGO Super Mario has unveiled a teaser for a future addition to the LEGO Super Mario universe, which appears to be Mario Kart.
