Super Mario RPG remake announced for Nintendo Switch, coming in November

Super Mario RPG remake announced for Nintendo Switch, coming in November

For years, fans have begged Nintendo to place Super Mario RPG in their Nintendo Switch Online service. Now, Nintendo have decided to do something more with the classic RPG.

Revealed today, a remake of Super Mario RPG will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on November 17. An announcement trailer can be seen below.

A press statement about the title reads:

Originally released on Super NES, Super Mario RPG has been overhauled with new graphics! Join Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach, and original characters Mallow and Geno, in an RPG filled with twists, turns and treasure. Mario must team up with his allies to face down a menacing force known as the Smithy Gang in order to recover seven stars and repair the Star Road. Whether you played the original game or have yet to take the journey, you can dive into this Nintendo Switch version of the very first RPG in the Super Mario series!

Digital pre-orders for the remake can be made here right now.


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