Luigi’s Mansion 3 Co-op Gameplay Showcased in Latest Nintendo Minute with Creative Director Insights

Nintendo continues to fuel excitement for its hit haunted adventure, Luigi’s Mansion 3, with a new Nintendo Minute episode that spotlights the Switch exclusive's cooperative gameplay.

Hosts Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang of Nintendo of America are joined by the game’s creative director, Bryce Holliday, in a special segment recorded live at PAX West.

The trio delves into what makes Luigi’s Mansion 3 a must-play for solo players and co-op fans alike, offering viewers behind-the-scenes insight into its development for the Nintendo Switch. In Luigi’s Mansion 3, players join Luigi as he embarks on a seemingly idyllic getaway at a luxurious hotel with Mario and friends, only to have his holiday plans dashed by King Boo's nefarious trap.

With his friends captured, Luigi must bravely navigate the hotel’s haunted floors under the guidance of Professor E.

Gadd, overcoming supernatural challenges and rescuing his companions. Armed with the upgraded Poltergust G-00, Luigi can now slam and vacuum up ghosts with more force than ever before.

Holliday, the game’s creative director, described the team’s commitment to making every new ghost encounter feel fresh and interactive on the Nintendo Switch, noting the added fun and strategy when introducing new mechanics like Gooigi.

Whether playing solo or engaging in local and online co-op, players can summon Gooigi, a green doppelganger with unique abilities vital for tackling tricky puzzles and defeating the hotel’s spectral foes. Nintendo Minute’s gameplay segment also highlights the versatility of ScareScraper mode, a multiplayer mode allowing up to eight players across four Switch consoles to team up locally or online.

The co-op experience challenges groups to clear a series of objectives through multiple haunted floors—all against the clock.

This mode has been praised for its ability to bring friends and families together, maximizing the console’s strengths and expanding on the cooperative play that made prior entries in the Luigi’s Mansion series beloved. Luigi’s Mansion 3 debuted exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on October 31, 2019, and quickly became one of the system’s standout titles, earning critical acclaim for its inventive puzzles, charming visuals, and multiplayer features.

The game was developed by Next Level Games in collaboration with Nintendo and has consistently maintained a strong presence on the Nintendo eShop and in retail sales charts since its launch. For Nintendo enthusiasts eager to learn more about how Luigi’s Mansion 3 was brought to life, this in-depth Nintendo Minute episode, featuring commentary from key developers and memorable multiplayer gameplay highlights, serves as essential viewing.

Luigi’s Mansion 3 remains a testament to how Nintendo delivers engaging, cooperative gaming experiences made possible by the unique capabilities of the Nintendo Switch.