Nintendo has exciting news for fans as they've officially announced the release dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. The highly anticipated titles are set to launch on May 23 and June 27, respectively, as part of Nintendo's upcoming Switch exclusives.
The remastered versions of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD were initially revealed during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further details. With the imminent release of Princess Peach: Showtime, Nintendo has finally confirmed the long-awaited release dates for these classic games.
Each year on March 10, Nintendo celebrates Mario Day, and this year, they surprised fans with the announcement of the May 23 and June 27 release dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. Originally released in 2004 on the GameCube, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 (initially Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon on Nintendo 3DS in 2013) are considered top-tier Nintendo games, offering unique gameplay compared to the traditional Super Mario Bros. series. Fans cherish Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for its distinctive paper-cutout visuals and Luigi's Mansion for its eerie atmosphere and supernatural foes.
Official Release Dates
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - May 23
- Luigi's Mansion 2 HD - June 27
Excitement is mounting among Mario fans with the impending release of the new title Princess Peach: Showtime on March 22, and the confirmed dates for Paper Mario and Luigi's Mansion are only adding to the buzz. The Nintendo community has been showing immense support for recent major titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and the Super Mario RPG remake, and the return of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 is once again uniting Switch players in celebration.
March 10 remains a significant date in the gaming world, particularly for Nintendo enthusiasts who eagerly anticipate Mario Day each year. The day often brings exciting game reveals and important announcements, and with the release dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD now confirmed, Nintendo fans have plenty to look forward to in the months ahead.