Nintendo Switch 2 Set to Feature Controversial Mario Title
WHO:
Kotaku - Nintendo of America announced the addition of Super Mario Sunshine to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Video Games Chronicle - A former Nintendo staff member provided information about the unreleased game Zero Racers.
WHAT:
Kotaku - Super Mario Sunshine will be available via the Nintendo GameCube Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on August 13.
Video Games Chronicle - The update for the Virtual Boy library will include the addition of two unreleased games, D-Hopper and Zero Racers, on August 4.
Video Games Chronicle - Zero Racers was described as a spin-off game based on F-Zero that was “completed” but ultimately never released.
Kotaku - Super Mario Sunshine will be available via the Nintendo GameCube Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.
Video Games Chronicle - The update for the Virtual Boy library will also include the ability to customize screen color.
Video Games Chronicle - Zero Racers was originally titled G-Zero during its development for the Virtual Boy.
Kotaku - Super Mario Sunshine will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 for Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
Kotaku - The game is described as one of the more controversial entries in the Nintendo franchise.
Video Games Chronicle - Two unreleased games, D-Hopper and Zero Racers, will be added to the Virtual Boy library on August 4.
Video Games Chronicle - The addition of Super Mario Sunshine will bring the GameCube collection on Switch Online to a total of 10 games.
WHERE:
Kotaku - The game will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Video Games Chronicle - The unreleased games are part of the Virtual Boy library.
WHEN:
Video Games Chronicle - A major Nintendo Switch Online update is planned for next month, which will add new games and features.
Kotaku - Super Mario Sunshine will be added on August 13.
Video Games Chronicle - The update for the Virtual Boy library is planned for August 4.
WHY:
Kotaku - The game is being added to provide access to one of the series' most underrated entries on Nintendo's newest hardware.
Video Games Chronicle - Zero Racers was never released due to the commercial failure of the Virtual Boy hardware.
HOW:
Kotaku - The game will feature improvements like better resolutions, similar to other GameCube titles added to the Switch 2.
Video Games Chronicle - The Virtual Boy library requires a physical accessory to play.
(UPDATED July 31, 2026 13:31 UTC)
Super Mario Sunshine will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members through the Nintendo GameCube Classics app starting August 13. Additionally, an update for the Virtual Boy library will introduce two unreleased games, D-Hopper and Zero Racers, on August 4, with Zero Racers being a completed spin-off of the F-Zero franchise that never made it to market. These exciting additions are sure to delight fans of classic gaming.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 12:35 UTC)
Super Mario Sunshine will soon be available through the Nintendo GameCube Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. Additionally, a major update for the Virtual Boy library is set to roll out next month, introducing features like customizable screen colors and revealing that Zero Racers was originally titled G-Zero during its development. This exciting update promises to enhance the gaming experience for fans of these classic titles.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 07:55 UTC)
Nintendo of America has announced that Super Mario Sunshine will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 13, adding to the GameCube collection on Switch Online, which will now total ten games. Additionally, two unreleased titles, D-Hopper and Zero Racers, will be added to the Virtual Boy library on August 4, with Zero Racers never having seen the light of day due to the Virtual Boy's commercial struggles. The addition of Super Mario Sunshine aims to give players access to one of the series' more controversial and underrated entries, featuring improvements like better resolutions.