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Bring Mario to Your Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island with A Free Super Mario Themed Update

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5 years ago

February 17, 2021

It may not have been the most exciting reveal from the much anticipated Nintendo Direct, but the small look at the Super Mario themed items coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons was still a welcome reveal. We got a small look at the free update coming to the game, which looks to be a treat for fans of both Nintendo franchises.

The free update will have various costumes for your islander, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Wario. There will also be items such as the question mark block and mushroom, which will be available to use as decorative furniture items. One of the more interesting inclusions in the update is a functional warp pipe which you can use to travel across your island in true Mario style. Who needs fast travel when you have plumbing skills?

[Announcement]#SuperMario Bros. themed furniture and fashion items are coming to #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons! After downloading the free update on 2/25, a variety of #SuperMario Bros. items will be available in Nook Shopping starting 3/1. #NintendoDirect #SuperMario35 pic.twitter.com/ehzShpA8Xh
— Isabelle (@animalcrossing) February 17, 2021

The Super Mario themed update is being released to celebrate the 35^th anniversary of Super Mario Brothers (there sure are a lot of Nintendo themed anniversaries coming up with Mario and Pokémon both having milestones this year!) and will be coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons on February 25^th.

Antonia Haynes

Antonia Haynes resides in a small seaside town in England where she has lived her whole life. She's a simple girl with a passion for zombies, writing, film, television, drawing, superheroes, Disney and, of course, video games. Her ideal day would consist of junk food, fluffy pyjamas and video games because quite frankly going outside is overrated. Follow her on Twitter on @RainbowMachete