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If you’re a Super Mario fan, then you might be wondering: Is Super Mario Bros. Wonder free to play? Stick around for an answer to the question on every player’s mind as we near launch.
With a few short days until launch, longtime fans of the franchise are gearing up for an all-new action-packed adventure in Super Mario Bros. Wonder amid untimely leaks. The new title will take us to the Flower Kingdom, where Bowser has merged with the Prince’s castle. It’s up to you to lead Mario and friends to victory on your quest to save the kingdom. With access to the game’s demo, you can get a taste of the mission at hand. That said, those avoiding leaks will need to shell out the standard cost to play the game in full on launch day.
Is Super Mario Bros. Wonder Free?
The answer: Not exactly. Recent leaks of Super Mario Bros. Wonder are now making their rounds online, just a few days ahead of the title’s highly anticipated launch. Game files are easily found with a quick search, throwing a wrench in Nintendo’s plans for the release of the new entry.
Those holding out for the official launch still have access to the free-to-play demo for Super Mario Bros. Wonder through the Nintendo eShop. The shop is easily accessed online or through your Nintendo Switch console. However, you’ll still need to pay the standard $59.99 for the game to experience the new adventure in full when it launches on Friday, October 20.
As we near the release date this week, there’s still a bit of time left to place your pre-order and score exclusive bonus items through select retailers. Weigh your options to get the best deal ahead of time.
- Find wonder in the Flower Kingdom in the next side-scrolling Super Mario adventure
- Collect Wonder Flowers for surprising, game-changing effects like pipes coming alive, an enemy stampede, and much, much more
- Choose from the largest cast of characters in a side-scrolling Mario game, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy and other favorites
- Ease into the action with four different-colored Yoshis and Nabbit who can’t take damage
- Discover new power-ups like Elephant Fruit, which transforms Mario and friends into an elephant that can swing its trunk and spray water
Did Super Mario Bros. Wonder Leak?
Mere days ahead of launch, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has leaked online. This is highly unfortunate news for both publisher Nintendo and longtime fans of the franchise. Those planning to play may find it difficult to avoid spoilers amid the leaks and news coverage at this time. We won’t be sharing any spoilers ahead of launch, so our readers can breathe a sigh of relief.
While it’s certainly a tough situation to navigate, Nintendo has had its fair share of experience with leaks of finished games. In the past year alone, a handful of the publisher’s game titles have appeared online, sometimes weeks ahead of launch. This includes huge releases, such as Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and even The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Although leaks can be caused by circumstances as simple as the early arrival of stock, it’s a shame the pattern continues with such a beloved franchise.
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