Super Mario Strikers Joins Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack on July 3, 2025

Nintendo has officially announced that Super Mario Strikers, the iconic soccer title originally developed by Next Level Games, will be joining the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack library on July 3, 2025.

This release makes Super Mario Strikers the first post-launch Nintendo GameCube game to arrive on the new Nintendo Switch 2 platform, available exclusively to subscribers of the Switch Online Expansion Pack tier. Super Mario Strikers debuted globally in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube, setting itself apart with its fast-paced and chaotic take on the sport of soccer.

Players can choose from beloved Mushroom Kingdom characters, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, and Waluigi, as team captains.

The gameplay is known for its high-octane action, with minimal rules, no referees, and electrified fences encasing the arena to contain the frenetic pace. Multiple gameplay modes are included, such as the traditional Grudge Match, intense Cup Battles, and fully customizable Custom Battles.

Super Mario Strikers is infamous for its anything-goes attitude, with matches often erupting into mayhem thanks to Mario franchise staples like shells and mushrooms.

These items can be harnessed in-game to tip the scales in a player’s favor, ensuring every match is unpredictable and thrilling. A cornerstone of the gameplay is the Super Strike mechanic—a powerful shot unique to each captain that can score two goals at once.

Mastering techniques, unleashing powerful hits, and strategic use of in-game items all contribute to both single-player showdowns and competitive multiplayer matches.

The title supports both local and online multiplayer for up to four players, enabling friends to join in the wild action on a single system or across the Nintendo Switch Online network. Next Level Games, recognized for their continued contributions to the Mario Strikers series and other Nintendo franchises, originally developed the title.

The addition of Super Mario Strikers expands the retro gaming catalog on Nintendo Switch 2 and underscores Nintendo’s commitment to delivering classic experiences through Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack service. Fans can view the official trailer for Super Mario Strikers on the Nintendo Switch Online digital storefront and the dedicated Nintendo Direct channels.

For players eager to revisit a GameCube classic—or those experiencing its energetic gameplay for the first time—Super Mario Strikers' arrival on July 3, 2025, is a highly anticipated addition to the service. For more updates on GameCube releases, Nintendo Direct announcements, and the latest from Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, stay tuned to our ongoing coverage.

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