Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch announced at Nintendo Direct

After multiple 3D outings on Nintendo Switch — Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury” Super Mario 3D All-Stars — Mario is taking it back to 2D for his next adventure. Nintendo announced Super Mario Bros. WonderWednesday at a Nintendo Direct show, Nintendo announced a new Mario side-scrolling adventure.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder looks to deviate from the typical “New” Super Mario Bros. style of games with all-new power-ups, including one that can turn Mario (and his friends) into an elephant. Mario is joined in this game by Luigi Peach Toad Daisy. Super Mario Bros. WonderThis looks like an exciting new direction for Super Mario Bros. 2D.

Super Mario Bros. WonderNintendo Switch is coming on October 20.

There’s plenty of 2D side-scrolling Super Mario fun to be had on Switch already, including New Super Mario Bros. U DeluxeA collection of side-scrolling Wii games. Super Mario Maker 2. Through Nintendo Switch Online, there’s even more, including NES classics Super Mario Bros.The original and three sequels as well Super Mario WorldSuper NES is a great game.

Super Mario’s most recent 2D side-scrolling adventure came in the form of Super Mario Bros. MovieThe game featured multiple tributes to Mario’s and Luigi’s left-to right platforming roots that helped make them household names.