Super Mario Strikers Joins Nintendo Switch GameCube Lineup

Exclusivity for Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled

The original title in the Mario Strikers series, which debuted on the GameCube in 2005, is poised for a return on the Switch Online platform. Designed for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, this game will exclusively be available on the Nintendo Switch 2. It's worth remembering that Nintendo had preemptively announced the inclusion of a GameCube game collection for their $50 annual subscription, tailored as a Switch 2-only perk even before that console's release.

Gameplay Highlights of Super Mario Strikers

Super Mario Strikers offers an adrenaline-pumping version of soccer, or football as most would know it, set within an arena that ignores traditional penalties. Players can choose captains from an array of beloved franchise characters such as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, and Waluigi. The field is open for strategic power-ups and interference using signature Mario items like bananas, shells, and mushrooms. The team comprises a captain and three 'sidekicks', with only the captain being able to perform a 'Super Strike', a special move worth two points if executed perfectly.

Multiplayer and Release Information

Players have the option to engage in single-player matches or join local and online multiplayer games with as many as four participants. It's necessary for each player to have their own controller during local matches. Mark your calendar for July 3, when the game becomes part of the GameCube offerings, joining famous classics like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur II, and F-Zero GX.