Super Mario Strikers Scores a Comeback in Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch 2
Get ready for fiery tackles, electrified arenas, and over-the-top soccer action—Super Mario™ Strikers returns July 3, 2025, as part of the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library, available to all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on the Nintendo Switch 2 system.
Originally released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube™, Super Mario Strikers kicked off the now-iconic Strikers series with a bold twist on soccer: fewer rules, more action, and a chaotic Mario spin. Now, two decades later, players can relive the mayhem with modern upgrades and online functionality on Nintendo’s newest system.
⚽ No Rules, Just Rivalry
In Super Mario Strikers, standard soccer takes a backseat to power-ups and full-contact brawls. Players choose a captain from familiar Mushroom Kingdom favorites—Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Wario, and Waluigi—then hit the field for action-packed matches in Grudge Match, Cup Battles, or Custom Battle modes.
With no referees in sight, anything goes. The electrified perimeter of the arena is the only thing keeping the chaos contained. Use items like green shells, bananas, and mushrooms to gain the edge—or knock your opponent flat.
🌟 Master the Super Strike
The key to victory? The Super Strike—a high-powered shot that, if executed correctly, nets two goals in a single shot. Combined with bone-crunching tackles and item-fueled combos, every match delivers a wild, arcade-style thrill ride, whether you’re playing solo, locally with friends, or in online multiplayer (up to four players).
🕹️ Play with the Classic GameCube Controller – Now Modernized
To enhance the retro experience, Nintendo has also released a wireless Nintendo GameCube-style controller, now compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. Featuring new additions like a Capture Button and C-Button GameChat access, it’s the perfect way to revisit GameCube classics with modern flair.
Note: Controller is available exclusively for paid Nintendo Switch Online members and only while supplies last.
🎮 More Classics, More Perks
Super Mario Strikers joins an expanding lineup of Nintendo GameCube games now available through the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection, including F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and SOULCALIBUR II, with more titles planned.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack also includes access to:
- Nintendo 64™ games with enhanced features and online play
- Game Boy Advance™ and SEGA Genesis™ libraries
- Bonus DLC for games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 2
- Voice, video, and screen-sharing through GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2
- Exclusive access to the Nintendo Music app, allowing streaming and downloads of iconic Nintendo soundtracks
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar – July 3
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Super Mario Strikers for the first time, July 3 is your chance to jump into the Mushroom Kingdom’s wildest soccer experience yet. Available via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on Nintendo Switch 2, Super Mario Strikers is more explosive, competitive, and nostalgic than ever.