Entering a new galaxy of icon distribution.
Ahead of the Nintendo Switch release of Super Mario Galaxy 1 + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Nintendo Switch Online is dedicating three new waves of icons to the new titles. The distribution is said to run until October 16, 2025, with new waves arriving weekly, every Thursday, from September 25, 2025. Wave 1 is available now until October 2, 2025, at 00:59 UTC and consists of the following:
- 14 Characters (10 Platinum Points each)
- Of the 14 Characters, 14 are NEW
- 5 Backgrounds (5 Platinum Points each)
- Of the 5 Backgrounds, 5 are NEW
- 5 Frames (5 Platinum Points each)
- Of the 5 Frames, 5 are NEW
Images of the new icons can be seen pictured here:
About Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2:
Explore the galaxy in two classic games — Travel the stars with Mario in enhanced versions of these beloved adventures—coming soon to the Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch 2 systems!
Now even more fun! —Get the scoop on the new features and enhancements for each game.
Super Mario Galaxy:
- Mario meets Rosalina in this star-studded adventure — In the Super Mario Galaxy game, Mario must rescue Princess Peach and recover the stolen Power Stars from Bowser.
Super Mario Galaxy 2:
- Mario teams up with an old friend and travels to different worlds on Starship Mario! — In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Mario is once again called upon to rescue his friend, Princess Peach. This time, he teams up with Yoshi and travels across the universe in Starship Mario, a flying vessel shaped like Mario’s head!
Meet the stars! — Learn about the colorful cast from both games.
- Mario: The star of both adventures!
- Luigi: You can also play as everyone’s favorite “little” bro in both games after completing certain requirements.
- Bowser and Bowser Jr.: The top baddies in both games.
- Rosalina: The powerful and mysterious Rosalina travels the universe in her Observatory while looking after her beloved Lumas.
- Lumas: Small, star-shaped creatures that have the power to transform into different things.
- Princess Peach: The friendly ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.
- Toad: Princess Peach’s trusted helper.
- Lubba: Captain and navigator of Mario’s ship.
- *Only in Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Yoshi: Lovable (and helpful) Yoshi appears as a playable character in certain stages.
- *Only in Super Mario Galaxy 2
Terrific transformations — Certain mushrooms can transform Mario, giving him unique abilities. There are also other treats that can transform Yoshi!
- Bee Mario: Fly for a short time and land on flowers.
- Boo Mario: Float and pass through most solid objects.
- Rock Mario: Roll like crazy and break stuff.
- Ice Mario: Slide on a frozen path and throw ice at enemies.
- Fire Mario: Blast powerful fireballs for a limited time.
- Cloud Mario: Create up to three clouds to stand on.
- Dash Yoshi: A spicy Dash Pepper makes Yoshi sprint for a short time.
- *Only in Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Blimp Yoshi: Eating a Blimp Fruit will make Yoshi blow up like a balloon, giving Mario a brief ride up into the air.
- *Only in Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Bulb Yoshi: A Bulb Berry can make Yoshi light up the surrounding area, revealing invisible platforms.
- *Only in Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Great Galaxies! — With enhanced resolution (1080p on Nintendo Switch/4K* on Nintendo Switch 2), improved UI, extra Storybook Chapters, a new Assist Mode, and more, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are now out of this world!
- Visuals — Both games feature enhanced resolution (1080p on Nintendo Switch and 4K on Nintendo Switch 2 with a free update) and improvements to the onscreen menus and interface.
- Assist Mode — A new Assist Mode makes the game a little easier with additional health and recovery from falls, a good option for beginners or more casual players.
- Storybook chapters — Learn more about the characters in newly added chapters to the Storybook.
- Soundtrack Mode — Listen to your favorite in-game tracks in Soundtrack Mode.
- Support for amiibo — Scan select amiibo figures to get helpful in-game items.
- Choose your adventure(s) — Pick your favorite or buy them both!
