Paper Mario Coming To Nintendo Switch Online Next Week

Nintendo announced that Paper Mario will join the Nintendo Switch Online Catalog next week. 

Discovered on Twitter, the company released a trailer for the Nintendo 64 game, sharing that it will join the Switch’s online games service next week on December 10. However, because it’s an N64 game, not all Online users will have access to it as you must be subscribed to the Expansion Pack version of the service to play it. 

“Adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom to save Princess Peach from Bowser’s clutches as a paper-thin version of Mario,” Nintendo’s tweet reads. “Paper Mario unfolds on Nintendo Switch for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on 12/10.” 

Originally released in 2000 on the N64, Paper Mario was a Mario-centric spin-off experiment developed by the company. Paper Mario opted to remove the classic platforming elements from the Super Mario games and took plumber Mario along on an RPG-like adventure with friends. This game quickly gained popularity and the Paper Mario series now has many entries. 

Paper Mario: The Origami King was actually a brand new game that hit Switch in 2013. Our thoughts are available in Game Informer’sReview of Paper Mario: Origami King.

Here’s Nintendo’s official description for Paper Mario: “After Bowser steals the Star Rod and kidnaps Princess Peach, Mario plots to rescue the seven Star Spirits and free the Mushroom Kingdom from the Koopa’s rule. As Mario travels from the tropical jungles of Lavalava Island to the frosty heights of Shiver Mountain, he’ll need all the help he can get. Master the abilities of the seven Star Spirits and the other allies joining the adventure to aid our hero on the battlefield.” 

It is necessary to be a subscriber to Nintendo Switch Online + Expandsion Pack. The expansion pack was first revealed in October. It’s a new tier of service that includes N64 and Sega Genesis games. The cost for an individual membership in this new Tier is $49.99, while the family membership costs $79.99. If you’re already a standard Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, Nintendo will give you a prorated cost that takes into account the months you’ve already paid for if you wish to upgrade to the Expansion Pack. 

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