Nintendo Download: Reach for the Stars!

Oh yeah, Super Mario Galaxy time. The two classics arrive for the Switch this week, along with FINAL FANTASY TACTICS and more.

A Super Mario Galaxy of fun (x 2)

It’s always a big week when there are new Super Mario games out there, and we think that goes for re-releases too. That’s just what’s on tap for this week too, as the Wii’s Super Mario Galaxy releases arrive for the Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.

While the base games included in this new double-pack are more or less the same as you might’ve played before, there are a few upgrades. Probably the biggest of the additions is an Assist Mode, though there are technical bumps too. Both games run in 1080p on the Switch and in 4k on the Switch 2, via a free update. That’s a first for the games on both of those counts.

Mario isn’t all that’s hitting in this Nintendo Download though, as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is here as well. As the name implies, the turn-based strategy game re-presents the 90s original, though this one’s packing some serious upgrades. The game is now fully-voiced, and complete with updated graphics and “multiple gameplay improvements”.

Aside from the above, there’s also a heavy dose of indie releases to take a look at. Scroll down for those, and everything else that’s hitting this week.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

• Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Travel the galaxy with Mario in two classic adventures, featuring enhanced resolution (1080p on Nintendo Switch and 4K on Nintendo Switch 2 with a free update), a new Assist Mode and more! In the Super Mario Galaxy game, Mario meets Rosalina, and must rescue Princess Peach and recover the stolen Power Stars from Bowser. In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Mario teams up with Yoshi and travels across the universe in Starship Mario, a flying vessel shaped like Mario’s head! Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 are available now on Nintendo eShop.

• FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Step back into the story of ambition, betrayal and honor that defined a generation in this iconic RPG. Featuring fully voiced dialogue, enhanced graphics and multiple gameplay improvements, players can lead their party in exhilarating encounters where strategic positioning and forward planning determine the outcome. Use the varied terrain of 3D battlefields to your advantage, skillfully manipulate the turn order, and victory will be yours for the taking! FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 system is available now, along with a Nintendo Switch version on Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Music:

• Encore! Encore! – Get ready to step back into the spotlight as the dazzling soundtrack to the Princess Peach: Showtime! game is available now on Nintendo Music¹, the smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks! The show must go on with showstopping sounds including “A Perfect Rehearsal,” “Assassin Disco,” “Captivating Prelude” and more. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

• Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.

My Nintendo Store:

• The Nintendo Switch 2 system is now available to purchase on the official My Nintendo Store – no invitation required! Additionally, the limit on Nintendo Switch 2 systems and select accessories has been increased to two per item, per customer: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/.

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• A Wild Last Boss Appeared! ~Black-Winged Survivor~ – Available Oct. 4
• Battle Suit Aces – Available Oct. 7
• Broken Rules Collection
• Candy Rangers
• Candy Trail
• Carlos the Taco – Available Oct. 3
• Castle Crumble – Available Oct. 3
• Castle of Heart: Retold – Available Oct. 3
• Catching Spirits
• Cats Visiting El Dorado
• Colorama Cubes
• Craft Your Way
• Dawnfolk – Available Oct. 7
• EGGCONSOLE ARAMO MSX
• Flight Simulator 2025 – Available Oct. 3
• Grill it! Sanma
• Guchio Rising Mountain – Available Oct. 8
• Hidden Legends
• Lost in Fantaland – Available Oct. 8
• Lovely Spot the Difference
• Monument Valley: The Collection
• Mystic Pathways: Crystal Quest – Available Oct. 8
• no brake no gain
• Piggly Pagly Boom – Available Oct. 3
• Project 7: Escape Room
• ROUNDS
• Shujinkou
• Smith & Dungeon: Crafting the Legendary Weapons
• Snow Aces League – Available Oct. 4
• Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer – Available Oct. 3
• Sonic Wings Reunion – Available Oct. 7
• Squirrel Madness & Silent Mist
• Super Mining Mechs – Available Oct. 8
• To Farm Lands
• Torched

For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it’s news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day.

¹ Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms