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Super Mario Odyssey
First release on record 27 Oct 2017 · 3D platform, collect-a-thon platformer
Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D sandbox platformer Nintendo developed and published for Nintendo Switch on 27 October 2017. Mario and the living cap Cappy collect Power Moons to fly the Odyssey airship and stop Bowser marrying Princess Peach. Capture lets Mario throw Cappy onto enemies, animals, and objects and use their abilities. The US Nintendo store sells the digital edition for $59.99; a physical Starter Pack is listed through retailers. The same software runs on Nintendo Switch 2 with a free update for sharper visuals, HDR, and two-player GameShare. One or two people play on one console. ESRB rates it Everyone 10+ for cartoon violence and comic mischief, and PEGI rates it 7.
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| First release | 27 October 2017, Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch; playable on Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Price | $59.99 USD digital on the US Nintendo store, no sale shown · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Modes | Single-player; 2-player same-screen co-op (Mario and Cappy) |
| Age rating | ESRB Everyone 10+ (Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief); PEGI 7 (Violence, Fear); USK 6; ACB PG |
| File size | 5.6 GB on Nintendo Switch; 5.7 GB (US) or 5.6 GB (Australia) on Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Languages | 13 options on the US store; Korean added in version 1.1.0 |
Which systems run Super Mario Odyssey, and when did it come out?
Super Mario Odyssey is a Nintendo Switch game Nintendo released on 27 October 2017 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Nintendo's 27 October 2017 UK news post said it launched that day in shops and on Nintendo eShop, exclusive to Nintendo Switch. The US store still sells that Switch software and marks Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility as supported, with game behavior consistent with Nintendo Switch. PEGI records a Nintendo Switch 2 platform date of 5 June 2025. Supported Switch play modes are TV, tabletop, and handheld. Nintendo notes that compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite and that extra accessories may be required. The US store lists a 5.6 GB download on Nintendo Switch and 5.7 GB on Nintendo Switch 2; Nintendo Australia lists 5.6 GB for both.
How do two-player and online features work?
Two people play on one console, with player 1 controlling Mario and player 2 controlling Cappy. Nintendo Support documents three ways to start that pair. Share the Controllers is local play on a single Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2. GameShare plus Local Play lets a Switch 2 that owns the game share it over local wireless so a nearby Switch or Switch 2 can join as Cappy. GameShare plus GameChat lets two Switch 2 consoles play online, with internet, a Nintendo Account, Nintendo Switch Online, and GameChat required, and with availability limited by country. A Switch 2 must initiate GameShare. Nintendo UK describes internet minigame rankings and, after the ending, Balloon World hunts against worldwide records.
What does it cost on the US Nintendo store, and is there paid DLC?
The US Nintendo store lists the digital Super Mario Odyssey edition at $59.99, with currency USD and no sale price or sale end date shown on this check. The listing is Game Voucher eligible. A Super Mario Odyssey Starter Pack physical edition appears on the same store as a find-retailers product with no dollar price loaded on the page. Nintendo's US and UK game pages do not list paid downloadable expansions. Wedding-style amiibo figures of Mario, Peach, and Bowser, sold separately, can grant outfits plus short invincibility, a Life-Up Heart, or regional-coin map hints. Nintendo UK states those wedding costumes can also be acquired without amiibo as you progress through the game. Other compatible amiibo can hint at Power Moon locations.
What did Nintendo change for Nintendo Switch 2?
A free update changes Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo UK support lists version 1.4.0 on 4 June 2025, which optimises visuals for the Switch 2 screen and high-resolution TVs, adds HDR in TV mode when the display supports HDR, and adds GameShare so two people play as Mario and Cappy. Version 1.4.1 on 25 June 2025 addresses several Switch 2 issues. PEGI's Switch 2 platform date is 5 June 2025. The same notes say the update must be applied to use online features and that save data remains available. Earlier patches added Korean language in version 1.1.0 on 1 December 2017, Balloon World in version 1.2.0 on 22 February 2018, and Toy-Con VR in version 1.3.0 on 26 April 2019.
How do the age-rating boards classify Super Mario Odyssey?
ESRB rates Super Mario Odyssey Everyone 10+ for Cartoon Violence and Comic Mischief, with No Interactive Elements. The ESRB summary describes hopping on enemies, cap attacks, and cartoon damage reactions. PEGI rates it 7 for violence without apparent harm to fantasy creatures, non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting, and pictures or sounds likely to scare young children. Nintendo UK prints Violence and Fear beside that PEGI 7 mark. PEGI's outline flags a nightmarish tower boss with a realistic-looking dragon, a realistic T-rex capture, and a zombie costume with an axe in Mario's head. USK classified the Switch version for ages 6 and over on 20 July 2017. The Australian Classification Board rated it PG on 11 July 2017 with consumer advice of mild violence and online interactivity.
What languages, assists, and extras come with the game?
The US Nintendo store lists 13 language options: Japanese, British English, American English, French, Canadian French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Nintendo UK's version 1.1.0 added Korean language support, which that US store list omits. Nintendo UK describes Assist Mode with more health, standing-still health recovery, map arrows, and a small health loss if Mario falls off a stage. Snapshot Mode freezes the scene for filtered photos. Cloud saves use Nintendo Switch Online. Family-group lending is supported. Controllers include Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Surround sound is linear PCM. Nintendo's US store copy names Super Mario 64 from 1996 and Super Mario Sunshine from 2002 as the earlier sandbox 3D Mario games in this line.
Release dates by platform
| Platform | Date | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | 27 Oct 2017 | United States | Released |
| Nintendo Switch | 27 Oct 2017 | United Kingdom | Released |
| Nintendo Switch | 27 Oct 2017 | Australia | Released |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 05 Jun 2025 | worldwide | Released |
Prices and editions
| Store | Edition | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo (US) | Digital | $59.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Nintendo (US) | Starter Pack (physical) | — | 29 Oct 2026 |
Prices change often; each is the store's own price on the day shown.
Modes and features
| Feature | On record | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| single-player | Yes; the story campaign is a one-player adventure | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| local co-op | 2 players on one system; player 1 controls Mario, player 2 controls Cappy | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| online multiplayer | 2 players via GameShare + GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2; internet minigame rankings on Switch | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| split-screen | Same-screen simultaneous co-op, not split-screen | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| crossplay | GameShare host must be Nintendo Switch 2; a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 can join locally | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| cross-progression | Save Data Cloud via Nintendo Switch Online; Nintendo Account family-group lending supported | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| controller support | Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller; one compatible controller per player | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| cloud saves | Supported; Nintendo Australia states a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is required | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| supported languages | 13 options on the US store; version 1.1.0 added Korean | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| GameShare | 2 players as Mario and Cappy; local wireless or online via GameChat; Switch 2 must initiate | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| amiibo | Supported, including wedding Mario, Peach, and Bowser figures sold separately | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Assist Mode | Extra health, standing-still recovery, map arrows, and a soft recovery after falling off a stage | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
Age ratings
| Board | Rating | Content descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB | Everyone 10+ | Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief |
| PEGI | PEGI 7 | Violence, Fear |
| USK | USK 6 | — |
| ACB | PG | Mild violence, Online interactivity |
FAQ
Is Nintendo Switch Online required for the main story?
The story and local two-player Share the Controllers mode run on the console without that membership. Nintendo Switch Online is required for Save Data Cloud, online GameShare via GameChat, and the online ranking boards Nintendo attaches to minigames.
Are there PC, PlayStation, or Xbox editions of Super Mario Odyssey?
Nintendo's 27 October 2017 UK launch post called the game exclusive to Nintendo Switch. Current US, UK, and Australian Nintendo pages still list only Nintendo Switch, with Switch 2 support for that same software.
Do the wedding amiibo figures lock story progress behind a purchase?
Nintendo UK states the wedding outfits from the Mario, Peach, and Bowser wedding amiibo can also be acquired without amiibo as you progress through the game. Tapping those figures additionally grants short invincibility, a Life-Up Heart, or regional-coin hints.
How does Capture work in Super Mario Odyssey?
Mario throws Cappy at certain enemies, animals, and objects. A Capture lets Mario control that target and use its abilities, including a Bullet Bill, a Cheep Cheep, a tank called Sherm, and a T-Rex on Nintendo's UK game page.
Our take
Super Mario Odyssey suits a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 household that wants a 3D Mario game of kingdom exploration and Power Moon collecting, with an optional second player on Cappy. Buy the US digital edition for $59.99, or look for the physical Starter Pack at retailers Nintendo lists. On Switch 2, install the free 1.4 update for HDR, sharper TV output, and GameShare. Keep 5.6 GB free on Switch or 5.7 GB on Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Online is required for cloud saves, online GameShare, and minigame rankings; the story and local co-op run without it. Match the ESRB Everyone 10+ and PEGI 7 ratings to the player.
Best for: Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 owners who want a 3D Mario kingdom explorer; Households that can share Joy-Con for Mario and Cappy co-op; Players who want Assist Mode available at any time.
Not for: Players seeking a PC, PlayStation, or Xbox edition; Players who want a large-scale online competitive mode; Children below the ESRB Everyone 10+ or PEGI 7 guidance without a parent's call.
Which version: The Nintendo Switch digital edition at $59.99 USD, played on Nintendo Switch 2 with the free 1.4.0/1.4.1 update if you own that console.
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Sources
- Nintendo read 29 Oct 2026
- Entertainment Software Rating Board read 29 Oct 2026
- Nintendo read 29 Oct 2026
- Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle read 29 Oct 2026
- Australian Classification Board read 29 Oct 2026
- PEGI read 29 Oct 2026
- Nintendo read 29 Oct 2026
- Nintendo read 29 Oct 2026
- Nintendo read 29 Oct 2026
- Nintendo read 29 Oct 2026
- Nintendo read 29 Oct 2026
The record
Every line has its source and the day it was read- Dates on record
- 27 Oct 2017 Wikidata · read 26 Oct 2026
- Developer
- NintendoWikidata · role not verified
- Publishers on record
- Nintendo Wikidata
- Genres
- 3D platform game, collect-a-thon platformer Wikidata
- Modes
- single-player, co-op mode, multiplayer Wikidata
- Age ratings on record
- Wikidata
- Series
- Super Mario, Mario Wikidata
- Platforms on record
- Switch on Wikidata. A platform missing here is not proof it is absent.
Facts: Wikidata Q28234671 (CC0), revision 2559426644, read 26 Oct 2026, researched by VGKami Games Research (VGK-WIKIDATA-CENTRE-20261028-V3d). Spotted a wrong fact? Tell us.