The next official Nintendo Direct is set for August 31, 2023. The event will specifically focus on the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the first new 2D Mario game in ten years. Earlier this week, Nintendo revealed a little about what to expect from the upcoming conference. Here’s everything you need to know about where and when to watch the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct.
What is Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the first new 2D Mario game since the Wii U with New Super Mario Bros. U in 2013. The upcoming game will feature six playable characters: Mario, Luigi, Toad, Peach, Daisy, and Yoshi. Wonder will also feel a brand-new trippy environment, filled with fascinating visuals and new power-ups (such as the new Elephant Mario power-up). The game will be released on October 20, 2023. Pre-orders are also available through the Nintendo eShop.
When and Where Will the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct Be Held?
The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct will be held on August 31, 2023. The event will begin at the following times:
- 7:00 AM PDT
- 10:00 AM EDT
- 9:00 AM CDT
- 3:00 PM BST
- 11:00 PM JST
The event will last approximately fifteen minutes. Fans can watch the Nintendo Direct on Nintendo’s official Twitch and YouTube accounts or their official website, available here. According to the Twitter account, the Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct will include “an in-depth look at Mario’s latest 2D side-scrolling adventure.”
Fans should expect a closer examination of the game’s mechanics, playable characters, power-ups, story, and world. Further, rumors that Super Mario Bros Wonder will include online multiplayer have surfaced. The rumor will likely be either confirmed or denied this Thursday. More will be revealed this Thursday at the Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct.
Lastly, Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be released on October 20, 2023. The game will be available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
