While 2020 may have been his 35th anniversary, every year is the year of Mario for Nintendo, and 2021 doesn't seem like it will be any exception. COVID-19 caused some setbacks in the possible celebrations, but Mario's anniversary still managed to go off with a bang. From new ports of classic titles, like Mario 3D All-Stars, to cutting-edge toys featuring everyone's favorite plumber, like LEGO Super Mario and Mario Kart: Home Circuit, 2020 was filled with new ways to play as Mario. It'll be difficult for 2021 to carry the same type of excitement as Mario's 35th anniversary, but this year should offer plenty of great Super Mario titles.
As always, Nintendo has kept its lips sealed in terms of upcoming releases, so there isn't much known about 2021's Switch game release schedule. However, fans already know when they can get their hands on the next Mario title. Announced back in September, Super Mario 3D World Deluxe will be heading to the Switch in 2021. Originally released on the Wii U, 3D World is seen by some as one of the most underrated Mario titles of the past few years. The game is set to release on February 12 along with a new expansion, Bowser's Fury. It's also worth noting that, unlike the Wii U version, 3D World will have online multiplayer on Switch.
So far, Super Mario 3D World Deluxe is the only Mario title officially confirmed for 2021, but there are others that have been rumored. According to a supposed leak, a new Mario sports game is currently in development by Camelot, which has a history of developing Mario sports titles, including the most recent, Mario Tennis Aces. Even if the leak is true, it's not known what sport the game would cover, although it's about time for a new Mario Golf game. This rumored Mario sports game is said to be set for release in the first half of 2021, so fans should soon know if the leak was true.
Along with Mario's 35th anniversary celebrations, 2020 was also marked by controversy for Nintendo, much of it revolving around Mario 3D All-Stars. While fans were excited to play some of their favorite Mario games from the past, fans were disappointed with All-Stars' limited availability. Mario 3D All-Stars is available until March 31, 2020, but what comes after that date has left fans wondering. Considering Nintendo's recent history of trying to milk ports for all their money's worth, it wouldn't even be surprising to see Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, and Mario Galaxy all released as individual games after March 31.
If Nintendo does decide to release each game included in Mario 3D All-Stars separately, then that would be the perfect opportunity to release a Mario Galaxy 2 port for the Switch, as well. Fans were disappointed to see Galaxy 2 not included in 3D All-Stars, but the limited release window gave hope that it could eventually receive a separate port.
Although fans may have an idea of some of the Mario titles that will be releasing in the new year, there's a lot more Nintendo may have in store for its mascot. Only time will tell what new adventures await Mario and all his friends in 2021.
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