Super Mario Galaxy & Super Mario Galaxy 2 Duel Pack Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, New Features, and Amiibo Details

Nintendo Announces Super Mario Galaxy & Super Mario Galaxy 2 Duel Pack for Nintendo Switch In a significant update for Mario fans, Nintendo has officially unveiled a duel pack release containing both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2025.

This announcement reinforces the publisher’s commitment to celebrating its celebrated Mario franchise and bringing acclaimed Wii era experiences to modern audiences via its current hardware platform. Super Mario Galaxy, originally released in 2007 for the Nintendo Wii, and its sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2, first launched in 2010, are frequently cited among the most influential and critically acclaimed 3D platformers in gaming history.

Both titles were developed internally at Nintendo EAD Tokyo and have achieved millions of worldwide sales, cementing their status as icons of Nintendo's design expertise. The forthcoming Nintendo Switch duel pack will not only deliver the complete adventures of Mario through the imaginative galactic settings of both titles but will also introduce exclusive new content.

Nintendo confirmed the addition of new pages to Rosalina’s beloved storybook, providing fans with fresh lore and narrative context tied to the character’s universe.

This upgrade aims to offer both returning players and newcomers an enhanced storytelling experience within the games’ acclaimed presentation. In conjunction with the launch, Nintendo detailed its plans for a fresh line of amiibo figures.

Collectors and fans can look forward to new Mario and Rosalina amiibo, which will release closer to the debut of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, slated for April 2, 2026.

These figures are expected to feature compatibility with the Super Mario Galaxy Switch duel pack and related Nintendo platforms, further extending the brand’s highly successful interactive merchandise ecosystem. A spokesperson for Nintendo emphasized the enduring popularity of the Super Mario Galaxy series and noted that the Switch release would allow a new generation of gamers to "explore the stars with Mario and uncover new chapters in a fan-favorite universe, enriched by additional story content." This release aligns with Nintendo’s recent strategic push to revive and modernize classic titles for the ever-expanding Switch library, ensuring legacy content remains accessible and engaging. For digital and retail shoppers alike, the Super Mario Galaxy & Super Mario Galaxy 2 duel pack will be available on the Nintendo eShop and in physical formats at launch.

With heightened interest in Mario’s cinematic and video game future, this announcement is sure to generate excitement among the gaming community worldwide.

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