In the month of June, known for bringing various news and launches, one of the brands that has stood out and continues to do so every year is Nintendo, especially with Super Mario. With an impressive game catalog, the brand has one of its strongest titles — if not the strongest — in the Mario universe. Among the many Mario titles, there is one that occupies a significant position in the hearts of players, and today, after 15 years since its release, it still raises questions about the absence of a sequel or re-release. Discover more about this title and what we can expect for its future.
An epic game that marked a generation: Super Mario
To the surprise of a few, the game we are talking about is Super Mario Galaxy 2, which was released in 2010 for the Nintendo Wii as a direct sequel to Super Mario Galaxy, just 3 years after its release in 2007. The game brought a series of improvements over its first title, being considered to this day one of the main titles in the Mario franchise.
While many games that receive sequels are nothing more than a “shadow” of their successful first title, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the opposite of that. The game came with innovations that surprised players and critics. With new levels, new power-ups, more dynamic gameplay mechanics, and one of the strongest points: the return of Yoshi, the title impressed with the variety of updates.
Even being a direct sequel, the game presented its own identity. It became more challenging and more diverse with a greater number of levels featuring a gameplay-centered approach. With a consistent pace of introducing new ideas as you progress through the levels, the game is challengingly interesting from start to finish.
An absence that is felt even today, 15 years later
Despite its great status, Super Mario Galaxy 2 has remained absent from Nintendo’s more recent platforms. Over the years, as the brand evolved in terms of graphics quality, game mechanics, consoles, controllers, and a lot more, several classic games have been re-launched, such as Super Mario 64, Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy on the Nintendo Switch. However, to the frustration of many, Galaxy 2 was left off this list.
There are those who prefer the first title of the series, but even they cannot deny the improvements that were presented in Galaxy 2. The fact that it is still available only on Nintendo Wii to this day is somewhat strange, and it consistently raises questions for the brand, since it is the only title in the 3D catalog that has not been updated for the Nintendo Switch.
This further reinforces the feeling that Nintendo has sidelined it, even though it is one of the highest-rated games of all time. For fans, the absence of any updates over these 15 years only increases the desire to see a renewed version that brings the experience up to current standards.
The hope of a (finally) close return with Super Mario Galaxy 2
The year 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros, and as a significant date, it is to be expected that good news will come alongside it. In addition to the launch of the Switch 2, which is one of Nintendo’s highlights this year, could this be the best time to revive Galaxy 2?
We are still not sure, and there is no official confirmation from Nintendo about the return of Super Mario Galaxy 2. But this does not eliminate the fact that the game remains a milestone in the history of many players and that the current conditions are perfect for a surprise of this level. Time will tell if Nintendo will finally bring back this game that, 15 years later, remains strong and present.
