Super Mario Sunshine (2002) — the tropical-themed 3D platformer developed by Nintendo EAD and released for the Nintendo GameCube — has officially joined Nintendo's classic library on Nintendo Switch.
The game, famous for its Isle Delfino setting and the FLUDD water-pack mechanic, is now offered through the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
In tandem with the game's arrival on the service, Nintendo has added the Super Mario Sunshine soundtrack to the Nintendo Music app.
Background and platform details
Super Mario Sunshine first launched in 2002 on the Nintendo GameCube and remains one of the franchise's most distinctive entries due to its seaside locales, mission-based hub design, and soundtrack that leans into upbeat, tropical melodies.
The GameCube release marked a major 3D Mario outing following Super Mario 64, and it introduced the FLUDD device that altered platforming and traversal in notable ways.
Availability on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Music
Nintendo has made Super Mario Sunshine accessible to subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack via the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app, which is downloadable from the Nintendo eShop.
Separately, the official Super Mario Sunshine soundtrack has been added to the Nintendo Music service.
Nintendo's announcement notes that the Nintendo Music app is available on iOS, Android, and via web browsers for Nintendo Switch Online members, and that the game itself is distributed through the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics application on the eShop.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In plain terms, Nintendo says the GameCube-era Super Mario Sunshine is now part of the Nintendo Classics GameCube collection for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, and the game's soundtrack can be streamed through Nintendo Music for Switch Online members without requiring the Expansion Pack.
Why this matters
For long-time fans and preservation-minded players, the addition of Super Mario Sunshine to Nintendo's subscription offerings expands access to a notable GameCube-era title without needing original hardware.
The simultaneous arrival of the soundtrack on Nintendo Music gives players an easy way to revisit the game's music, which has long been celebrated alongside its distinctive level design.
Where to get it
Subscribers can download the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app from the Nintendo eShop to access Super Mario Sunshine as part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
The soundtrack is available via the Nintendo Music app on supported platforms for Nintendo Switch Online members.
The game, famous for its Isle Delfino setting and the FLUDD water-pack mechanic, is now offered through the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
In tandem with the game's arrival on the service, Nintendo has added the Super Mario Sunshine soundtrack to the Nintendo Music app.
Background and platform details
Super Mario Sunshine first launched in 2002 on the Nintendo GameCube and remains one of the franchise's most distinctive entries due to its seaside locales, mission-based hub design, and soundtrack that leans into upbeat, tropical melodies.
The GameCube release marked a major 3D Mario outing following Super Mario 64, and it introduced the FLUDD device that altered platforming and traversal in notable ways.
Availability on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Music
Nintendo has made Super Mario Sunshine accessible to subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack via the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app, which is downloadable from the Nintendo eShop.
Separately, the official Super Mario Sunshine soundtrack has been added to the Nintendo Music service.
Nintendo's announcement notes that the Nintendo Music app is available on iOS, Android, and via web browsers for Nintendo Switch Online members, and that the game itself is distributed through the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics application on the eShop.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In plain terms, Nintendo says the GameCube-era Super Mario Sunshine is now part of the Nintendo Classics GameCube collection for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, and the game's soundtrack can be streamed through Nintendo Music for Switch Online members without requiring the Expansion Pack.
Why this matters
For long-time fans and preservation-minded players, the addition of Super Mario Sunshine to Nintendo's subscription offerings expands access to a notable GameCube-era title without needing original hardware.
The simultaneous arrival of the soundtrack on Nintendo Music gives players an easy way to revisit the game's music, which has long been celebrated alongside its distinctive level design.
Where to get it
Subscribers can download the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app from the Nintendo eShop to access Super Mario Sunshine as part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
The soundtrack is available via the Nintendo Music app on supported platforms for Nintendo Switch Online members.
