Nintendo has officially announced that Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is coming to Nintendo Switch at long last. The game will feature updated graphics and release in 2024.
Nintendo initially released The Thousand-Year Door in 2004 for the Nintendo Gamecube. The entry marked the last time the series stuck to a more traditional turn-based battle system.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Finally Returns for Nintendo Switch
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a unique turn-based RPG that finally comes to Nintendo Switch after years of rumors. The game allows Mario and friends to take on enemies using various skills powered by the audience watching their performance. The new remake will feature several new quality-of-life and graphical updates. However, the game’s core looks to remain intact, with the beloved characters and story from the original game remaining in the upcoming release.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming Nintendo Switch remaster, via Nintendo:
The Nintendo GameCube game returns with updated graphics. Turn the page and join Mario and friends in an RPG adventure to discover the legendary treasure behind the ancient Thousand-Year Door. Will Mario complete his papery quest, or will he crumple under the pressure? Find out when Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door unfolds on Nintendo Switch in 2024. More information about this game will be available in the future.
Check out the first trailer below:
Nintendo’s next few months will likely be its biggest in years. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is releasing in October, and Super Mario RPG is releasing a month later. Additionally, they also confirmed more information on Princess Peach: Showtime! and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, which will both be released in Early Spring 2024. Fans should expect more information from Nintendo on the company’s lineup in the next few months, including Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’s release date for Nintendo Switch.
