Nintendo remasters Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 for Switch

Nintendo has rereleased remastered editions of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, making the two Wii-era platformers widely available on current hardware on October 2, 2025. The pair are being sold individually for 33.99 each or together in a double pack for 58.99. The release reunites one of gaming’s most celebrated duologies and brings the sequel to Switch for the first time.

The new editions preserve the original games’ level design and core mechanics while delivering visual and performance upgrades. On Nintendo Switch 2 the titles run at up to 4K docked and 1080p in handheld mode, with smoother frame rates and minor texture polishing. Both games also include small new narrative additions in Rosalina’s picture book: an extra chapter in the first Galaxy and a new book for Galaxy 2. Accessibility options have been added, including an Assist Mode that provides more health and prevents instant death from falling by returning the player to solid ground.

Reception among critics and players is broadly positive about the quality of the underlying games. Commentators note the Galaxy pair remain examples of inventive platform design,...