The next 2D Mario platformer has been revealed! While the Nintendo Switch is home to plenty of Mushroom Kingdom run-n-jumps, this’ll be the first all new side-scrolling adventure for the brothers on the system. Looking gorgeous and full of surprises, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is poised to get a new generation of Nintendo fans on board with their genre-defining legacy.
Before we can all say hi to Daisy and give that elephant power-up a try it’ll be a bit of a wait. In the meantime, we’ve got all the info you’ll need to secure your copy and how to make the most of the pre-release period.
When will Super Mario Bros. Wonder release?
Super Mario Bros. Wonder will jump onto Switch on October 20th, 2023.
Are there any pre-order bonuses for Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Best Buy: Art Print
Pre-order Super Mario Bros. Wonder from Best Buy and you’ll receive this free art print featuring the game’s key art!
GameStop: Sticker Set
Pre-order Super Mario Bros. Wonder from GameStop and you’ll get this exclusive sticker set that includes eight stickers with characters from the game: Elephant Mario, Luigi, Mario, Yoshi, Peach, Goomba, Yellow Toad, and Daisy.
GameStop Canada: Keychain Bonus
Pre-order Super Mario Bros. Wonder from GameStop Canada and you’ll receive this cute elephant Mario keychain that’s exclusive to the retailer.
Walmart: Trading Cards Bonus
Pre-order Super Mario Bros. Wonder from Walmart and you’ll receive a set of free trading cards as a bonus! Each pack contains ten cards randomly pulled from 15 base cards four holos, a limited edition holo, and a limited edition holo elephant Mario card that’s numbered 1 to 1,000.
Target: Shadowbox Bonus
Pre-order Super Mario Bros. Wonder from Target and you’ll receive this shadowbox collectible as a bonus. Please note that this is only offered to those who buy the game in stores and the item will be available when you pick up the game at launch — just head over to the electronics counter!
Amazon Japan: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Pin Set & Plates Bundle
Amazon Japan is offering several pre-order bonuses when buying Super Mario Bros. Wonder from the retailer. One of the options is a bundle that includes the game; eight pins (featuring Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Koopa Troopa, Question Block, Fire Flower, Goomba, and the Super Mushroom); and a set of two small square plates that don art from the game. It appears that everything comes packaged nicely in the box featured below. At the time of this writing, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Pin Set & Plates Bundle is priced at ¥11,308.
Amazon Japan: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Plates Bundle
Up next is the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Plates Bundle that is priced at ¥6,578 at the time of this writing. Included in this bundle is a copy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and a set of two small square plates that show off art from the game. It appears that everything comes packaged nicely in the box featured below.
Amazon Japan: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Face Towel Set & Plates Bundle #1
This is one of two Amazon Japan bundles that’s offering Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a face towel set, and a set of two small square plates. This bundle varies from the other in that there are only two towels in this set and they are larger in size. At the time of this writing, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Face Towel Set & Plates Bundle #1 runs for ¥9,878.
Amazon Japan: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Face Towel Set & Plates Bundle #2
This is one of two Amazon Japan bundles that’s offering Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a face towel set, and a set of two small square plates. This bundle varies from the other in that there are four towels in this set, and the feature the following levels: Ground Stage, Underground Stage, Air Stage, Underwater Stage. At the time of this writing, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Face Towel Set & Plates Bundle #2 runs for ¥9,218.
Amazon Japan: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Face Towel Set & Plates Bundle #3
This is one of two Amazon Japan bundles that’s offering Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a face towel set, and a set of two small square plates. This bundle varies from the other in that there are four towels in this set, and the feature the following levels: Cloud Stage, Warp Zone, Bowser’s Castle Stage, Stage Goal. At the time of this writing, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Face Towel Set & Plates Bundle #3 runs for ¥9,218.
Amazon Japan: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Question Block Plush & Plate Set Bundle
The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Question Block Plush & Plate Set Bundle includes the game along with a Question Block plush and a set of two small square plates that feature art from the game. At the time of this writing, the bundle is unavailable.
Amazon Japan: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Question Green Shell Plush & Plate Set Bundle
The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Green Shell Plush & Plate Set Bundle includes the game along with a Green Shell plush and a set of two small square plates that feature art from the game. At the time of this writing, the bundle is unavailable.
Yoho Hong Kong Bonus
Yoho Hong Kong is offering a pre-order bonus. We don’t know many details at this time, but the tote below that features both the key art from the game on one side and Mario in his elephant form on the other can be seen across the colorful bag:
The bag is currently listed separately on Yoho’s site, however, word of the tote acting a bonus has been circulating.
Is there an eShop demo for Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
If I were to place bets I’d say that Super Mario Bros. Wonder won’t see an eShop demo. Mario platformers don’t typically get those, though I’m sure Nintendo will create opportunities for fans to give this one a go. Nintendo Live 2023 perhaps?
Where can I pre-order Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
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Written by Ricky Berg
When he isn’t writing for Nintendo Wire, Ricky’s anticipating the next Kirby, Fire Emblem, or if the stars ever align, Mother 3 to be released. Till then he’ll have the warm comfort of Super Smash Bros. to keep him going.
