Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
(Redirected from SMG1 + SMG2)
Jump to navigationJump to search
This article is about a game that has just been released on October 2, 2025. Major changes should be made by a contributor who has a reliable source.
This notice should be removed after a month has passed since the game was first released.
| Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 For alternate box art, see the related gallery. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developers | Nintendo Software Technology Corporation Nintendo EPD Tokyo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher | Nintendo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform | Nintendo Switch (enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Release date |  October 2, 2025[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Languages | English (United States) English (United Kingdom) Japanese Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Dutch French (Canada) French (France) German Italian Korean Portuguese (Brazil) Spanish (Latin America) Spanish (Spain) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Genres | Compilation, platformer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ratings |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Modes | Single player, multiplayer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Format | Nintendo Switch:  Game Card Digital download | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input | Nintendo Switch:  Joy-Con (horizontal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- Everyone
- All ages
- Seven years and older
- Six years and older
- General audience
- All ages
- Seven years and older
- All ages
- Six years and older
- Seven years and older
- General
- Thirteen years and older
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a bundle of remastered versions of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2025 as part of the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary celebration.[1] First announced during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, both games can also be purchased separately on the Nintendo eShop.[1]
Changes from the version of Super Mario Galaxy included in Super Mario 3D All-Stars
A comparison between the original (top, taken from Nintendo Music) and the 2025 release (bottom)
Gameplay
- An update, when played on the Nintendo Switch 2, allows the games to be played with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.[13]
- As with Super Mario Odyssey, the games feature an Assist Mode that allows the player to start with six health as if they collected a Life Mushroom, allows them to recover health by remaining stationary, and automatically returns them to solid ground if they fall into the void. Switching between Assist Mode and Normal Mode returns the player to the last checkpoint, resetting collectibles and enemies as if the player had died.[14]
- Rosalina's Storybook includes an additional chapter for Super Mario Galaxy, and a brand new storybook is added to Super Mario Galaxy 2.[14]
- The soundtrack for both games can be accessed and listened to from their respective title screens.[14]
- amiibo are now supported, and, like in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, scanning them gives the player in-game items.
- Although only pressing
is required to start the game as in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, 
on the title screen no longer emits a yellow glow effect that appears around the logo in either game. - When saving, an icon appears at the bottom left corner of the screen. The player can freely move around while the game is saving.
Visuals
- An update, when played on the Nintendo Switch 2, allows the games to run at 4K in docked mode and 1080p in handheld mode.[14]
- The UI of both games has been updated.[15]
- The HUD font used for the Life Meter, currencies, race ranks, and the "Welcome to the Galaxy!", "3", "2", "1", "Go!" (Super Mario Galaxy), "Start!" (Super Mario Galaxy 2), "Time's up!", "Too bad!", "Goal!", "You lose", "Game Over", "You Got a Star!", "You Got a Grand Star!", and "The End" text has been replaced with the modern Super Mario font introduced in Super Mario 3D Land, and appears less glossy than in the originals. In addition, the aforementioned text is now stylized in all caps.[16]
- Most environmental and character textures have been replaced with higher-resolution versions.[17]
- The opening pre-rendered cutscene of Super Mario Galaxy has been re-rendered at a higher resolution with certain textures replaced with higher-resolution versions. The aspect ratio has also been changed from 2.20:1 to 1.78:1, matching the gameplay aspect ratio and showing more on the top and bottom.[17]
Text and translations
- Both games are now localized in Dutch and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Both games have been re-titled in Korean from their original Super Mario Wii moniker to the Super Mario Galaxy moniker, making the Korean versions consistent with other regions, and simultaneously dropping the Wii branding.
- In the Korean version, KoreanNGL is now used as the body text font instead of KoreanSDNR for both games.
amiibo
The Mario and Rosalina amiibo
Two new amiibo figures are set to release on April 2, 2026,[1] to coincide with the game and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: one depicts Mario being launched from a Launch Star, while the other depicts Rosalina reading to a group of Lumas. Scanning any Mario or Rosalina amiibo grants a Life Mushroom or 1-Up Mushroom, respectively. Additionally, amiibo figures from the Super Mario franchise grant coins, while all other compatible amiibo grant Star Bits.[14]
Reception
Critical reception
The compilation has received positive reviews. Several critics opine that the games have both aged well, while criticism has been directed at the controls and lack of fully remade visual assets.
| Reviews | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release | Reviewer, Publication | Score | Comment |
| Nintendo Switch | Andy Robinson, VGC | 5/5 | "Super Mario Galaxy and [Super Mario] Galaxy 2 were considered among the best games ever made when they were released, and a decade and a half later that still hasn't changed. The attempt to replace the Wii Remote's pointer controls with Joy-Con gyro movement never feels quite as intuitive as the original experience, but this concession won't dampen the spirits of anyone lucky enough to be playing these games for the first time. Both games remain the high point of creativity in the platform game genre, making this one of the easiest recommendations we've ever made." |
| Nintendo Switch | Ollie Reynolds, Nintendo Life | 9/10 | "There’s no question about it: Super Mario Galaxy and [Super Mario] Galaxy 2 are two of the most sublime games ever created. With gameplay that subverts expectations and scenarios that wouldn’t be possible if not for the creative freedom of the cosmos, they represent the Mario series at its absolute best. They look better than ever, boast small yet welcome additions, and expand upon the narrative with new storybook pages. Gyro aiming simply isn’t as effective as the Wii pointer, however, and you’ll be recentring the onscreen cursor a lot. Very minor issues with the camera are also a bit more noticeable now than they were 15 years ago, but the fact that Nintendo managed to pull off some utterly ridiculous sequences without the camera going haywire remains a remarkable feat. These games command a high price on [Nintendo] Switch, to be sure, but you’ll be playing them for the rest of your life." |
| Nintendo Switch | James Berich, Press Start Australia | 7.5/10 | "Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a straightforward compilation that brings two of the most celebrated platformers to modern hardware. Together, they form one of the strongest adventures in the Mario canon. But with some barebones upgrades and inconsistent visual improvements, these are hardly the definitive versions of either [Super Mario] Galaxy or [Super Mario] Galaxy 2. Regardless, despite the visual presentation, it's hard to deny the strength of the core at this compilation. Both games boast inventive and engaging level design that, with (mostly) improved controls, are easy to enjoy today." |
| Aggregators | |||
| Compiler | Platform / Score | ||
| Metacritic | 88 | ||
Staff
- Main article: List of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 staff
The compilation is developed by Nintendo Software Technology Corporation in conjunction with Nintendo EPD Tokyo as their third collaboration after the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS versions of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Unlike previous reissues, the original credits of both titles are preserved. The actual credits come after the main credits roll and are shared between both games.
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.
International key artwork
Bowser and Bowser Jr.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スーパーマリオギャラクシー + スーパーマリオギャラクシー２[2] Sūpā Mario Gyarakushī + Sūpā Mario Gyarakushī 2 |
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 超級瑪利歐銀河 ＋ 超級瑪利歐銀河 ２[18] Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu Yínhé ＋ Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu Yínhé ２ (Mandarin) Chīukāp Máhleih'āu Ngàhnhòh + Chīukāp Máhleih'āu Ngàhnhòh 2 (Cantonese) |
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
| Korean | 슈퍼 마리오 갤럭시 + 슈퍼 마리오 갤럭시 2[19] Syupeo Mario Gaelleoksi + Syupeo Mario Gaelleoksi 2 |
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
References
- ^ a b c d e Nintendo of America (September 12, 2025). Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Nintendo Direct 9.12.2025. YouTube. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ a b September 12, 2025. スーパーマリオギャラクシー + スーパーマリオギャラクシー２[Nintendo Direct 2025.9.12]. YouTube. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo UK (September 12, 2025). Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 blasts off October 2nd! (Nintendo Switch). YouTube. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo of Europe (September 12, 2025). Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 erscheint am 2. Oktober (Nintendo Switch). YouTube (German). Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy™ + Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 para Nintendo Switch - Site Oficial da Nintendo para Brasil. Nintendo Brasil official website (Portuguese). Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy™ + Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 para Nintendo Switch - Sitio Oficial de Nintendo para Mexico. Nintendo Mexico official website (Spanish). Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ @Gmedia_Games (September 20, 2025). إعادة إصدار لماريو الفضاء مع تحسينات رسومية ومزايا جديدة. لعبة Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 حصلت على تصنيف 7 فما فوق.. X (Arabic). Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ September 22, 2025. 은하를 넘어 두 개의 모험이 하나로. 『슈퍼 마리오 갤럭시』와 『슈퍼 마리오 갤럭시 2』가 하나의 소프트웨어로 2025년 10월 2일 Nintendo Switch에서 발매 결정. 패키지 버전 예약 판매도 오늘부터 시작됩니다.. Nintendo of Korea official news page (Korean). Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ 遊戲軟體一覽 | 任天堂官方網站(台灣)
- ^ Amazon UAE
- ^ Nintendo Australia (September 12, 2025). Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 blasts off October 2nd! (Nintendo Switch). YouTube. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 — Nintendo Online Store South Africa. Nintendo South Africa official web store (English). Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ September 12, 2025. アップデート対象の任天堂ソフト. Nintendo. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e September 12, 2025. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. Nintendo UK (British English). Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ September 12, 2025. Super Mario Galaxy™ + Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo of America. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo of America (September 18, 2025). Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ a b September 15, 2025. Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 is Doing A Bit More Than You Think. GVG. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ September 12, 2025. 《超級瑪利歐銀河 ＋ 超級瑪利歐銀河 ２》的最新資訊公開！本作預定於2025年10月2日（四）發售。. nintendo.com (Traditional Chinese).
- ^ September 12, 2025. 「Nintendo Direct 2025.9.12」에서 공개한 소프트웨어의 최신 정보를 전달!. nintendo.com (Korean).
