Nintendo Surprise-Drops New 2D Mario Game, “Super Mario Legacy,” Coming This Fall

In a surprise announcement early this morning, Nintendo unveiled *Super Mario Legacy*, a brand-new 2D side-scrolling adventure for the Nintendo Switch, set to arrive this fall. The announcement appeared first on Nintendo’s social media channels, complete with a brief teaser trailer that’s already sent the internet into a frenzy.

*Super Mario Legacy* marks the return of classic Mario gameplay in a fresh, reimagined style. Built in the same visual engine as 2023’s *Super Mario Bros. Wonder*, *Legacy* appears to blend nostalgia with innovation. The trailer showcases side-scrolling levels that echo the iconic design of the original *Super Mario Bros.* titles, but with modernized mechanics, vibrant backgrounds, and new power-ups that hint at the franchise’s inventive future.

Most notably, the game seems to celebrate Mario’s entire history. The teaser features familiar environments ranging from Mushroom Kingdom plains to the starry vistas of Galaxy-style space levels — all in 2D. Fans quickly spotted callbacks to past games including *Super Mario Bros. 3*, *Super Mario World*, and even *Super Mario Land 2*. A sneak peek at the in-game world map shows interconnected regions labeled as “Eras,” suggesting that *Super Mario Legacy* will take players through key moments from Mario’s nearly 40-year legacy in a single cohesive adventure.

Nintendo has confirmed local co-op play for up to four players, and longtime favorites Luigi, Peach, and Toad will all be playable from the start. While online functionality details remain scarce, Nintendo has promised a full gameplay-focused Direct presentation later this summer.

The surprise reveal has already lit up the gaming community, with fans and creators praising Nintendo’s move to return to its roots while still pushing the platformer genre forward. With *Super Mario Legacy* slated for a Fall 2024 release, it seems the Nintendo Switch will continue to dominate its twilight years — and Mario’s enduring legacy just got another chapter players worldwide won’t want to miss.