With the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 this June, many speculations about the games that will accompany the console are being made, and one of the most important and prestigious universes is not left out. A legendary branch of this world, released in 2010, is being especially discussed – and awaited – by fans. Discover more about this title and its relevance to the gaming world.
The legacy and importance of this legendary game
Those who have been playing and following the releases of Super Mario games for at least 15 years know what this article is talking about. The release of the game Super Mario Galaxy 2 in 2010 was revolutionary at the time and is still considered one of the best 3D games ever made. With several improvements over its first title, Super Mario Galaxy, in 2007, this game became one of the most beloved by players.
At the time the game was released in Nintendo Wii, and although the first game in this genre was re-released by Nintendo in 2020 in celebration of Mario’s 35th anniversary, the absence of the beloved Super Mario Galaxy 2 is still discussed today, giving the impression that it has been “hidden away” by the brand. But the main question is, why?
Nintendo has never responded to the various questions raised by nostalgic fans of the Galaxy franchise. The title has such an impact and was so successful that even today, many players can remember the exact date they played the game for the first time. But Nintendo’s silence to this day has started to raise theories about a possible release of the game’s continuation among titles for the Switch 2 console.
Would Switch 2 be the perfect opportunity for this launch?
Whether it’s intentional or not, we don’t know exactly, but it is a fact that the absence of announcements from the company regarding the game increasingly heightens the anxiety of those who have been waiting for years for a sequel or even a relaunch of the second title, just like what happened with the first one.
The launch of the Switch 2, which took place in the first week of this June and already brought many new features, could be a perfect opportunity to release a heavy title like the continuation of Super Mario Galaxy 2. With improvements in mechanics of the games, enhanced graphics, and gameplay innovations, the Nintendo Switch 2 has the potential to be an even bigger success with the inclusion of the long-awaited continuation.
The main issue is that a title, considered by many to be one of the best – if not the best – in the franchise, is not currently available on any modern platform, and many from the generations who consume Nintendo titles are not even familiar with the acclaimed game.
Dreams of a sequel: fans’ hopes for good news
It is a certainty that Super Mario Galaxy 2 marked a generation of players who are still waiting today, 15 years after is released, for a continuation of this universe, which can be seen as the most creative and also brought great innovations compared to its previous version, – great emphasis on the return of Yoshi, a notable figure in the world of Super Mario.
The level of devotion to the title of Super Mario Galaxy 2 is so great that even today, a decade and a half later, fans still vehemently discuss when – and if there will be – a continuation for the franchise. Now we have to wait and see if Nintendo will take advantage of the wave of releases for the Switch 2 and great fans of the franchise with a continuation, or if the wait will remain for the coming years.
