Nintendo has officially announced that a new entry in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series will be releasing for the Nintendo Switch. The game will be available on February 16, 2024. Pre-orders for Mario vs. Donkey Kong are available now.
The Mario vs. Donkey Kong series initially started on the Gameboy Advance. Over the years, several new entries have been released on several different consoles. More information on the upcoming release is available below.
Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Returns
The upcoming Mario Vs. Donkey Kong game appears to be a pseudo-remake of the first entry in the franchise, initially released on the GBA in 2004. The game invites players to navigate through platforming puzzles as they work toward Donkey Kong and the stolen “Mini-Marios.” The game will cost $49.99. An official press release from BusinessWire describes the game as follows:
The rivalry that heated up on the Game Boy Advance system reignites on Nintendo Switch. Donkey Kong has stolen the Mini-Mario toys, and Mario is determined to track him down and get them back! Use your brain and brawn to make it through a barrel of increasingly challenging levels – and in this updated version of the game, you can even play with a friend in local co-op.
Grab keys and navigate perilous platforms with handstand jumps and backflips and lead the Mini-Mario toys to safety. Then, prepare to face Donkey Kong head on!
Check out the first trailer below:
Nintendo showcased several new games during their most recent Nintendo Direct. These include Super Mario RPG, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Princess Peach: Showtime!, and a remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Be sure to stay tuned for more details on Nintendo’s lineup over the coming weeks and months.
Lastly, Mario vs. Donkey Kong will release on February 16, 2024. The game will be available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.