Two galactic adventures await! Soar through the vast corners of the galaxy, explore and discover all sorts of planets, and use different cosmic power-ups to transform as you put a stop to Bowser’s nefarious plans. Plus, a new chapter has been added to the Storybook in Super Mario Galaxy…and a new Storybook appears in Super Mario Galaxy 2! You can also enable the newly added Assist Mode for a smoother space adventure.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 launches on Nintendo Switch October 2, 2025.
Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop. The games will also be individually available on Nintendo eShop. Additionally, a free update that adds 4K resolution support* and mouse controls for the second player will be available for Nintendo Switch 2.
*TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution. Frame rates are capped at 60 fps for 4K output.
From what I’ve seen online, these new releases also have new difficulty/assist settings, higher resolution textures, run at 4K (when docked on Switch 2), and the cutscenes are not just upscaled but have been re-rendered with an improved aspect ratio.
So not a huge step up from the previous 3D All-Stars release, but it is better.
But did they use galaxy 2’s orchestral fanfares in galaxy 1?
That’s the only thing I care about. It detracts so much from the experience to finish a level with a gorgeous orchestral soundtrack, only to be rewarded with blarpy midi celebrating your victory. That’s the most important thing.