Super Mario Sunshine Is Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online

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Super Mario Sunshine Is Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2

Super Mario Sunshine has officially arrived on the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube library. Following Nintendo's announcement last month, the beloved—and often debated—3D platformer is now playable on Switch 2 via the Nintendo Classics GameCube app.

Tropical Trouble in Isle Delfino

Originally released as the direct successor to Super Mario 64, Sunshine takes Mario to the sunny resort of Isle Delfino. His tropical vacation is quickly cut short by a mysterious culprit known as "Shadow Mario," who frames Mario for vandalizing the island with sludgy graffiti.

To clear his name and rescue the island, Mario equips F.L.U.D.D.—a high-tech, water-spraying backpack—to clean up the mess and track down the real villain.

While Super Mario Sunshine remains one of the most divisive entries in Mario's 3D history due to its quirky camera, unique F.L.U.D.D. mechanics, and challenging level design, it was critically acclaimed at launch and currently holds a 92 on Metacritic.

Although an HD remaster was briefly available in 2020’s Super Mario 3D All-Stars, that collection was delisted after seven months. Its arrival on Switch Online marks the most accessible and budget-friendly way for Switch 2 owners to experience the classic today.

Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Lineup

With Super Mario Sunshine officially joining the catalog, the Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube library now features 10 titles:

• Chibi-Robo!

• F-Zero GX

• Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

• Luigi’s Mansion

• Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

• Soulcalibur II

• Super Mario Strikers

• Super Mario Sunshine

• Wario World

Coming Soon: Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Colosseum will also be joining the library, though an exact release date has yet to be announced.

How to Play & Subscription Pricing

To access GameCube games on Switch 2, players must hold an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass membership.

What We Know So Far

Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development confirmed that the game is being built for Nintendo GameCube, with improved visuals, new mechanics, and environments designed around the storybook theme.

We wanted to create a world that feels like stepping into a storybook — full of wonder, surprises, and discovery around every corner.

— Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

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