Nintendo plans to remaster Super Mario Bros.' 35-year back catalogue for the title's 35th anniversary

[Nat]

As part of its anniversary celebrations, Nintendo will reveal plans to re-release most of Super Mario’s 35-year back catalogue this year, remastered for Nintendo Switch, VGC was told.

Nintendo will also release several other Mario titles in 2020, including a new instalment in the Paper Mario series.

The plans are set to be revealed alongside new details of Nintendo’s partnership with Universal, and the pair’s Super Nintendo World theme park attractions and animated Super Mario movie.

Nintendo has already unveiled one flagship licensing deal planned to commemorate the anniversary: a special interactive Lego Mario set which sees players collecting coins and defeating enemies in real-life ‘levels’.

The Super Mario 35th Anniversary reveal was originally due to take place as a physical event at E3 in June, VGC was told, but Nintendo is now reviewing its plans in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. E3 2020 has been cancelled due to the virus outbreak and Nintendo could instead opt for a digital showcase.

Nintendo has big plans for Super Mario Bros.’ 35th anniversary | VGC

Celebrations will see Mario’s 35-year back catalogue remastered for Switch…

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[Abizaga]

Oh dude this is going to be a crazy big event. I'm excited!

 

[RedmondG]

I'm so down for this!

 

[Abizaga]

Me too! I'm so excited!!

 

[Demon_skeith]

Should be noted this is a rumor at this time, most likely true given how much it is being passed about, but take it with a grain of salt.