Super Mario Odyssey

"Mario Odyssey" redirects here. For the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! episode, see 9001: A Mario Odyssey.

Super Mario Odyssey
North American box art For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer	Nintendo EPD Tokyo, 1-UP Studio
Publisher	Nintendo Tencent Games (China)
Platform(s)	Nintendo Switch
Release date	October 27, 2017 October 27, 2017 October 27, 2017 October 27, 2017 October 27, 2017 October 27, 2017 December 1, 2017 December 1, 2017 March 16, 2020
Language(s)	Deutsch English (United States) Español (España) Español (Latinoamérica) Français (Canada) Français (France) Italiano Nederlands Русский 한국어 日本語 简体中文1 繁體中文1 - The global and domestic versions have slightly different localizations.
Genre	3D platformer, action-adventure
Rating(s)	ESRB: - Everyone 10+ PEGI: - Seven years and older CERO: - Twelve years and older ACB: - Parental Guidance USK: - Six years and older DEJUS: - General audience SMECCV: - Twelve years and older RARS: - Six years and older GRAC: - All ages CADPA: - Eight years and older GSRR: - Six years and older FPB: - Parental guidance GCAM: - Seven years and older NMC: - Seven years and older
Mode(s)	Single player, two-player co-op
Media	Nintendo Switch: Game Card Digital download
Input	Nintendo Switch: Joy-Con Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Nintendo GameCube Controller

Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D action-adventure platformer for the Nintendo Switch. It is the twentieth entry in the Super Mario series. It was first teased in the Switch's announcement video on October 20, 2016; was formally announced as part of the Nintendo Switch presentation on January 13, 2017; and was released on October 27, 2017. The game features sandbox-like elements similar to those in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine and revolves around Mario exploring Earth-based settings with his new partner, Cappy. Unique to this game, Mario is able to throw Cappy onto certain enemies and objects, allowing Mario to take control of them and use their abilities. Mario can also dress in different costumes, several being based on the previous games.

The game supports two-player co-op, allowing a second player to use a single Joy-Con or Pro Controller to control Cappy independently from Mario. The game also has online functionality, which allows players to compare their times/scores in certain events. In addition, amiibo can be used to unlock certain costumes early as well as obtain free hints toward the locations of Power Moons and regional coins.

Story

Mario encounters Bowser on the latter's airship.

The story begins in the skies above Peach's Castle, where Mario and Bowser are in the middle of fighting each other on Bowser's Airship, with Princess Peach on board as well, witnessing the battle. Bowser punches the ground as Mario jumps backward. Bowser then jumps at Mario and shoots fire at him, missing. Bowser then throws his hat at Mario, which misses while knocking Mario's cap off his head, then turns around, hitting Mario and sending him flying. Bowser then takes his airship toward the skies, as he prepares a forced marriage to Peach. He leaves Mario's cap adrift into the ship's back propellers, shredding it in the process. A piece is obtained by a Bonneter named Cappy, who eventually finds Mario in Bonneton, located in the Cap Kingdom.

Mario meets Cappy.

Cappy begins nudging Mario to awaken him. Mario wakes up, startling Cappy, who attempts to flee. Upon being calmed down, Cappy introduces himself and explains to Mario that Bowser not only had attacked their kingdom, destroying its airship armada, but had also kidnapped Tiara, Cappy's sister, to use her as Peach's wedding headdress. Together, the two decide to team up to stop Bowser's plans and save both Peach and Tiara, and using the piece he collected, Cappy transforms into Mario's cap, allowing Mario to use his abilities. Cappy then informs Mario that they may be able to find a usable airship in the next kingdom, accessible from the Top-Hat Tower. While exploring the tower, Mario captures a frog, first learning of this being Cappy's main ability. Upon reaching the top, they encounter the Broodals, who were hired by Bowser as his wedding planners. After defeating one of the Broodals, named Topper, Mario and Cappy use a spark pylon to travel to Fossil Falls of the Cascade Kingdom, where they find the airship, named the Odyssey, which uses Power Moons as energy to travel. Soon after, Mario and Cappy find and defeat Madame Broode, who is the boss of the Broodals, and her Chain Chomp. Using the power of the Multi Moon obtained from Madame Broode, the Odyssey becomes functional once more, and Mario and Cappy use it to chase after Bowser and the Broodals.

Mario and Cappy confront Bowser in the Nimbus Arena.

Mario and Cappy travel through several kingdoms. They begin with Tostarena of the Sand Kingdom, in which they must discover the source of an unusually cold desert before battling and defeating Hariet and Knucklotec, respectively. However, it is revealed that Bowser had already successfully stolen the Binding Band to use as a wedding ring for his bride, this being the cause of the desert's temperature. However, once the ring's guardian is defeated, heat is restored to the desert. After this, Mario and Cappy travel to and explore Lake Lamode of the Lake Kingdom and the Steam Gardens of the Wooded Kingdom, where Bowser has stolen the Lochlady Dress and the Soirée Bouquet, respectively. After this, while the two travel to New Donk City of the Metro Kingdom, they are halted by Bowser on his airship. After a battle commences in the Nimbus Arena of the Cloud Kingdom, Mario emerges victorious. Regardless, after he is knocked onto his airship, Bowser fires at the Odyssey, causing it to crash and land in the Forgotten Isle of the Lost Kingdom.

Bowser prepares to attack the Odyssey again with the Ruined Dragon.

After Mario rescues Cappy from a Klepto and collects more Power Moons to restore the Odyssey, they travel through New Donk City of the Metro Kingdom, Shiveria of the Snow Kingdom, Bubblaine of the Seaside Kingdom, and Mount Volbono of the Luncheon Kingdom. They then attempt to enter Bowser's Castle in Bowser's Kingdom; however, they are encountered by Bowser before they get there. Instead of fighting Mario and Cappy, Bowser orders the Ruined Dragon to attack the Odyssey. This causes the ship to fall to Crumbleden of the Ruined Kingdom, where Mario and Cappy directly fight and defeat the Ruined Dragon. After restoring the Odyssey again, they finally go to Bowser's Castle and find Bowser with Peach. Bowser reveals that he plans to hold his wedding on the moon, and leaves Mario and Cappy to fight the Broodals in the RoboBrood.

Mario and Cappy break into the Wedding Hall.

Mario and Cappy destroy the RoboBrood, sending the Broodals flying as they recover another Multi Moon. They then head off to Honeylune Ridge of the Moon Kingdom to stop the marriage between Bowser and Peach. They interrupt the wedding as Bowser is attempting to put the Binding Band that was previously stolen from Tostarena on Peach. Bowser then stomps the floor, revealing a trapdoor under Mario and Cappy. Cappy grabs Mario by the fingers and tries to pull him out of the trapdoor, but his hands slip, causing him to drop Mario and fall into it himself. Bowser jumps in after them and engages them in battle, but he is defeated. Mario, Cappy, Peach, and Tiara are reunited but soon discover that the area they are in is collapsing, causing Mario to capture an unconscious Bowser and escape, with all of them eventually returning to the moon. Mario and Bowser then simultaneously propose to marry Peach, with Mario offering a Rocket Flower and Bowser offering a Soirée Bouquet. Peach, overwhelmed by their fighting and arguing over her, rejects them both and leaves with Cappy and Tiara, making Mario and Bowser dejected. She then calls from the Odyssey, saying, "Let's go home!" As the ship takes off, Mario and Bowser run after it. While Mario successfully jumps onto it, he stomps on Bowser, leaving him stuck on the moon.

Mario and Bowser desperately fight for Princess Peach's approval.

After the credits, the Odyssey lands in the Mushroom Kingdom near Peach's Castle, where Cappy says that he enjoyed the adventure and wishes to continue traveling with Mario to collect more Power Moons. They do so, going through the Mushroom Kingdom, as well as Rabbit Ridge of the dark side of the moon and Culmina Crater of the darker side of the moon in the process. Meanwhile, Peach and Tiara travel the kingdoms on Peach's "own terms," while finding Power Moons themselves that they give to Mario when he meets up with them.

Gameplay

Super Mario Odyssey returns to the explorative sandbox-like gameplay seen in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine, where Mario explores various areas in order to collect Power Moons to power the Odyssey to fly from kingdom to kingdom. There is no central hub world, as the Odyssey is rather used to move from one location to the others. Mario maintains his moveset from previous 3D titles, including the Triple Jump, the Long Jump, the Side Somersault, the Backward Somersault, the Roll, the Ground Pound, the Ground Pound Jump, the Spin Jump, and the returning dive. In addition, a new character called Cappy allies with Mario and takes possession of his cap. Mario can throw Cappy as if he were a boomerang for a long-range attack. He can use Cappy as an extra platform to bypass obstacles, use Cappy in conjunction with his dive move to cross large distances, and also use Cappy to "capture" certain objects and enemies to take control of them, replacing the traditional power-up system seen in the previous Super Mario games since Super Mario Galaxy. There are 52 capturable targets in total.

The game also features a co-op mode. During this mode, the second player as Cappy automatically hovers over the first player's head until they press the button, where they gain independent movement, where they act as an animate Cap Throw. When the second player is hovering over the first player's head, they can move the stick on their Joy-Con to move Cappy 360 degrees. When the second player is hovering over the first player's head, the first player can still perform all actions with Cappy as in normal gameplay; however, they cannot perform these actions when the second player is not hovering above them. If the second player, while being independent of the first player, presses the button again, they will automatically travel back to the first player's head until they press the button again. The camera follows the first player in this mode, and due to this, the second player can fly only a certain distance away from the first player until they are stopped by an invisible wall. When the first player walks a certain distance away from the second player, the second player is pushed towards the first player.

Mario's life meter also returns with three health, like in Super Mario Galaxy. Additionally, there are no lives (and, by extension, 1-Up Mushrooms and Game Overs) in the game, making this the first 3D Super Mario game not to feature them, as Mario instead loses ten coins upon dying. The coins that Mario collects serve as currency. There are two types of coins—global yellow coins, which can be found and used in any kingdom, and purple regional coins, which are different in every kingdom and can be used only in the kingdom they were found in. Mario can spend his coins at the Crazy Cap stores to buy items for the Odyssey and costumes. amiibo support includes Mario, Peach, Bowser, and a new character called Uncle amiibo, which unlocks more costumes, including ones based on Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and Diddy Kong; others reveal Power Moon locations on the map, though the latter four amiibo also do that before unlocking the costumes. This is also the case for the new "wedding" variants of the former three amiibo.

The game features a "Snapshot Mode," where players can suspend the game with and take screenshots. Players are also able to alter the shot by zooming in and out, tilting the camera for a vertical shot, or applying one of several filters, such as blurring the surroundings, adding a sepia tone, changing the camera to a fisheye lens, or applying an NES-, Game Boy-, or SNES-styled color scheme.

Super Mario Odyssey is playable in 13 languages: English, European French, Canadian French, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.

Controls

Orientation

Action	Single-player controls (dual Joy-Con or Pro Controller)	Two-player controls (horizontal Joy-Con)
Camera control	to move, or to reset	+ to move, to reset
First-Person Mode	; while in First-Person Mode, tilt or move Joy-Con (R) or Pro Controller to look around, and press or to reset	Cannot use First-Person Mode in two-player mode

Ground movement

Action	Single-player controls (dual Joy-Con or Pro Controller)	Two-player controls (horizontal Joy-Con)
Walk	Tilt slightly	Tilt slightly
Run	Tilt	Tilt
Crouch	Hold or	Hold or
Crouch Walk	Hold or +	Hold or +
Roll	Hold or + tap or or flick controller	Hold or + tap or flick Joy-Con
Roll Cancel	While rolling, press or and or at the same time	While rolling, press and or at the same time

Hops, skips, and jumps

Action	Single-player controls (dual Joy-Con or Pro Controller)	Two-player controls (horizontal Joy-Con)
Jump	or	or
Double Jump	While landing from standard jump, press or	While landing from standard jump, press or
Triple Jump	While landing from Double Jump, hold and press or	While landing from Double Jump, hold and press or
Backward Somersault	Hold or + press or	Hold or + press or
Side Somersault	While running, move in opposite direction + or	While running, hold in opposite direction + or
Long Jump	While running, hold or + tap or	While running, hold or + tap or
Wall Slide	Jump against most vertical surfaces	Jump against most vertical surfaces
Wall Jump	While Mario is sliding down a wall in midair with his hand planted, press or	While Mario is sliding down a wall in midair with his hand planted, press or
Ground Pound	In midair, tap or	In midair, tap or
Ground Pound Jump	During Ground Pound impact, press or	During Ground Pound impact, press or
Dive	After initiating Ground Pound but before impact, press or or flick controller	After initiating Ground Pound but before impact, press or flick Joy-Con

Cappy

Action	Single-player controls (dual Joy-Con or Pro Controller)	Two-player controls (horizontal Joy-Con)
Cap Throw	or or flick controller	or flick Joy-Con
Spin Throw	Tilt both Joy-Con pads or the Pro Controller quickly to the side, or press or during spin	Tilt horizontal Joy-Con quickly to the side, or press during spin
Upward Throw	Flick both Joy-Con or the Pro Controller upward	Flick Joy-Con upward
Downward Throw	Flick both Joy-Con downward, or press or or flick controller during Ground Pound impact (Pro Controller)	Press or flick Joy-Con during Ground Pound impact
Homing Throw	Throw cap (any method), then flick controller in desired direction	Throw cap (any method), then flick controller in desired direction

Combos

Action	Single-player controls (dual Joy-Con or Pro Controller)	Two-player controls (horizontal Joy-Con)
Cap Jump	Throw and hold Cappy, then run into him	Throw and hold Cappy, then run into him
Catch Jump	Any Cap Throw, then or just after catching Cappy	Any Cap Throw, then or just after catching Cappy
Twirl	Any Cap Throw, then or just after catching Cappy while in midair	Any Cap Throw, then or just after catching Cappy while in midair
Dive Jump	In midair, throw cap, press or , and then hold or	In midair, throw cap, press or , and then hold

Miscellaneous

Action	Single-player controls (dual Joy-Con or Pro Controller)	Two-player controls (horizontal Joy-Con)
Spin	Rotate quickly in two circles	Rotate quickly in two circles
Spin Jump	During spin, press or	During spin, press or
Quick Drop	During Spin Jump, press or	During Spin Jump, press or
Spinning Ground Pound	During Spin Jump, hold or until impact	During Spin Jump, hold or until impact
Spinning Ground Pound Jump	During Spinning Ground Pound impact, press or	During Spinning Ground Pound impact, press or
Hold item	Press or near a grabbable object	Press near a grabbable object
Throw item	Press or for short throw; flick controller for long throw	Press for short throw; flick Joy-Con for long throw
Swim	while in water	while in water
Descend	or while in water	or while in water
Ascend	or while in water	or while in water
Quick Swim	or , then or , or flick controller while in water	or , then , or flick Joy-Con while in water
Ledge-clinging	left or right to shimmy along handholds; up, , or to climb up; down to let go and fall	left or right to shimmy along handholds; up, , or to climb up; down to let go and fall
Pole-climbing	up or down to ascend or descend, left or right to rotate around the pole	up or down to ascend or descend, left or right to rotate around the pole

Balloon World

Main article: Balloon World

Mario hiding a balloon in the Cascade Kingdom

Balloon World is a minigame similar to hide-and-seek that was added to Super Mario Odyssey in a free update released on February 21, 2018. In order to play, Mario must find Luigi in a kingdom and talk to him to begin. Mario is given a balloon that he can hide in spots around the kingdom for other players to find. Mario can also find balloons that other players around the world have already hidden. There is a time limit for placing and finding the balloons.

Characters

Playable characters

Name	Description
Mario	The hero of the Mushroom Kingdom and the game's protagonist. Super Mario Odyssey has Mario going on a world voyage to stop the forced marital union between Princess Peach and Bowser. Considered a return to form, Mario's advanced movement options from Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine return alongside completely new abilities. Many of these involve his new traveling companion, Cappy.
Cappy	A white Bonneter that resembles a top hat. He joins Mario on his journey to help rescue his sister Tiara, who was also kidnapped by Bowser. Cappy takes on the form of Mario's cap during the game and can be tossed at characters and objects, allowing Mario to temporarily "capture" their form. In multiplayer, the second player controls Cappy while the first controls Mario directly, somewhat similar to how multiplayer worked with the Co-Star Luma in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Non-playable characters

Various characters together in the Moon Kingdom. A member from each major community is present.

Most of the kingdoms are inhabited by people that are suited to their land's topography. Outside of dialogue, the culture, history, and nature of these people can be reviewed on their respective kingdom's brochure. In the kingdoms ransacked by Bowser, the stolen wedding article is usually a national treasure and the theft makes the people distressed. Many are forced to attend Bowser's wedding in the Moon Kingdom. After Princess Peach is rescued and the wedding articles are returned to their respective lands, many of these people can be found outside of their own kingdom, exploring the world. Generally, if a character is wearing a hat, it cannot be captured, but a few species include both hatted and hatless individuals. Unlike enemies, Mario can jump on characters without harming them, and the ones wearing hats twirl when struck by Cappy.

Super Mario Odyssey is the first Super Mario game to include more than ten different non-playable characters since Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010), and most of them are wholly new. In addition to the characters listed below, an 8-bit character of Rosalina is in Honeylune Ridge and Rabbit Ridge. There are outfits sold at the Crazy Cap based on Waluigi, Diddy Kong, and Wario. Several shops and streets in New Donk City are named after characters from the Donkey Kong Country series. Mr. Game & Watch appears on the minigame icons.

Name	Description	Locations
Princess Peach	The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom. She is kidnapped by Bowser who aims to force her into marriage. The game's story revolves around Mario's quest to stop the marriage and save her. The two are very close. Once rescued, Mario attempts to propose to her himself before being interrupted by Bowser, leading to both being rejected. After returning home, she gifts hats to all of her subjects and pursues her own worldwide voyage with Tiara. She can be found in revisited kingdom, and gives Mario a Power Moon once spoken to.	All kingdoms except the Dark Side and Darker Side
Tiara	Cappy's younger sister. She is kidnapped by Bowser and forced to serve as Peach's bridal veil. She develops a bond with Peach while captured, and they decide to travel the world together once rescued.	All kingdoms except the Dark Side and Darker Side
Bonneters	The dapper people of Bonneton. Much of their home is ransacked by Bowser while he was looking for an appropriate bridal veil. Bonneters are capable of controlling other beings and at least one takes interest in the physiology of other creatures. They can transform into hats and will use this ability to hide on other people's heads. Bonneters are otherwise known for building and living in hat-shaped airships. They are similar to tsukumogami.	Cap Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker SideA
Frogs	Frogs are fast swimmers and capable of reaching great heights by jumping. They wear hats as part of their defense strategy, which must be knocked-off to be captured. The sole frog found on Honeylune Ridge was brought to the moon by the first moonwalkers.	Cap Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker Side
Hint Toad	The bespectacled member of the Toad Brigade. If given 50 coins, Hint Toad marks the location of an uncollected Power Moon on the Travel Map. He is always located near the Odyssey's landing site within a kingdom, in close proximity to Uncle amiibo and Talkatoo.	All kingdoms except the Darker Side
Uncle amiibo	Uncle amiibo is a robot that responds to scanned amiibo. For most figures, he will send them out into a visited kingdom to track down the location of an uncollected Power Moon. Some instead cause Uncle amiibo to gift him clothing based on the figure. Unlike most characters, Uncle amiibo can be stood on like a platform and does not cower when an enemy is nearby. He calls Mario "sport."	All kingdoms except the Darker Side
Talkatoo	A talking parrot. It provides the names for uncompleted missions, but only up to three at a time. Talkatoo squawks in fear when an enemy is nearby and will not provide hints when prompted.	All kingdoms except the Darker Side
Tostarenans	The music-loving people of Tostarena. Bowser indirectly burdens them with a cold snap when he steals their Binding Band. Tostarenans look like calaveras and wear sombreros to keep the sun out of their eyes, which they also sell to tourists. Some dance to the rhythm of nearby music, shaking their maracas. Slots are ran by Tosterenans across several kingdoms. They are related to the Chincho enemies that roam the desert at night. The Desert Wanderer is a Tostarenan.	Cascade Kingdom,B Sand Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Darker SideA
Sheep	Sheep try to flee when approached. Striking one causes it to bounce into the air and direct it towards a desired direction. Mario occasionally encounters herders that have lost their sheep. They award him a Power Moon for retrieving them all.	Sand Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom,C Mushroom Kingdom
Moe-Eyes	Fleet-footed beings that resemble moai statues. They have inhabited Tostarena since ancient times. Moe-Eyes do not speak and are timid by nature. They run away if approached. Pressing draws the sunglasses over the eyes of a captured Moe-Eye, allowing Mario to see invisible footpaths and platforms. However, it moves very slowly in this state.	Sand Kingdom, Moon Kingdom
Sphynx	The Sphynx is an obstructive figure who gives a quiz when prompted. If all of its questions are answered correctly, it grants Mario access to a hidden room. Typically reserved and posh, the Sphynx becomes progressively snarky as Mario answers questions correctly and will mock him when incorrect. Completing every quiz unlocks the final one of Culmina Crater, in which it is revealed the Sphynx asks questions because it enjoys Mario and Cappy's company.	Cascade Kingdom,C Sand Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker Side
Jaxi	A cat-like beast that can be ridden across Tostarena. It allows Mario to ride it after paying a one-time fee of 30 coins. The Jaxi is very fast and nearly indestructible, but it is difficult to turn or stop. It can run across poison and send enemies flying. It is implied that the statues around Tostarena Ruins are Jaxis themselves in an immobile state, and that Jaxis can shift between these states at will.	Sand Kingdom
Glydon	Glydon is a world traveler similar to a draco lizard, seeking great heights to glide from. When captured, Glydon can be used like a paraglider to glide across great distances. Shaking the controller keeps him airborne longer. He does not sink into quicksand.	Sand Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Lost Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Darker Side
Koopas (Trace-Walking)	Koopas are turtle-like creatures. Some host a game called Trace-Walking. They reward Mario with a Power Moon if he successfully follows the disappearing route they lay out on the surrounding ground. Each Trace-Walking host is a different color and wears a hat tied to the visited kingdom. Though members of the Koopa family, they are harmless and seem to be unaffiliated with Bowser.	Sand Kingdom, Snow Kingdom, Moon Kingdom
Koopas (Freerunning)	A quartet of Koopas called the Roving Racers that challenge Mario to a race. If victorious, he is awarded a Power Moon. Each Koopa is a different color and progress through the kingdom differently from one another. After Mario wins a kingdom's Regular Cup and breaks the kingdom's Moon Rock, the purple Koopa is replaced with a much more challenging gold one for the Master Cup.	All kingdoms except the Dark Side and Darker Side
Lakitus	Cloud-riding Koopas that like fishing. Capturing one allows Mario to fish for Cheep Cheeps and other creatures in bodies of water.	Sand Kingdom, Lake Kingdom, Snow Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom
Goombettes	Pink Goombas in mushroom hats. They flee if Mario comes near, but are affectionate if approached as a captured Goomba. Doing so awards the player a Power Moon.	Sand Kingdom, Lake Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom
Lochladies	Merfolk that live in Lake Lamode. They are world-renowned fashion designers. Their treasured Lochlady Dress is stolen by Bowser. Lochladies are of a gentle nature. Many can be can found swimming underwater. A trio of beret-wearing Lochladies called the Style Sisters give Mario Power Moons when he wears specific outfits for them.	Lake Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker SideA
Dorries	Gentle giants that resemble plesiosaurs. In most contexts, Dorries swim with their backs above the water and can be stood on like platforms. Most Dorries are blue, but there are yellow and purple individuals in Bubblaine that bear the kingdom's Crazy Cap shops. Dorries speak in a distinct language that sounds similar to whale songs.	Lake Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Darker Side
Steam Gardeners	Robots that tend to the flowers of the Steam Gardens. Their Soirée Bouquets are harvested by Torkdrift for Bowser's wedding. Most Steam Gardeners are yellow and spray water, but a few are silver and dispense giant seeds when struck. Despite being robots, Steam Gardeners are emotive, can function underwater, and are sensitive to the cold. Small birds often roost on their heads. They rely on moon-fueld charging stations for energy and their exhaust comes out as harmless water vapor.	Wooded Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker SideA
Rabbits	Rabbits run away from Mario, but they can be slowed down and approached if hit by Cappy. They give Mario a Power Moon if he catches up to them. Only the gray-colored, earthbound rabbits run from Mario. The many white-colored ones of Rabbit Ridge do not.	All kingdoms except the Lake Kingdom and Darker Side
New Donkers	The denizens of New Donk City. A Mechawiggler is draining their city of its power when first encountered, causing a citywide blackout. New Donkers are business-oriented and drably clothed, contributing to the perception that they are too serious. However, New Donkers are kind when spoken to and known to throw festivals. A pair host the Jump-Rope Challenge, and the hatless blonde ones can be captured to play with an RC Car. The Crazy Cap franchise was established by New Donkers.	Cascade Kingdom,B Sand Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Darker SideA
Mayor Pauline	The mayor of New Donk City and an old friend of Mario's. After defeating the Mechawiggler, she puts on a rooftop concert in commemoration of his heroism. Pauline is passionate about music and is the singer behind "Jump Up, Super Star!" She is a popular figure in New Donk City, with her profile etched into the city's regional coin and likeness displayed around the city. A park is named after her. Women wear a hat designed after her own. During "A Request from the Mayor", Pauline speaks of her traumatic encounter with Donkey Kong, and how the experience made her who she is today.	Metro Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker Side
Band	Mayor Pauline and the four backup musicians recruited by Mario for the New Donk City Festival. These musicians are a bassist, a guitarist, a drummer, and a trumpeter. Each band member awards Mario a Power Star when initially encountered.	Metro Kingdom, Darker Side
Shiverians	The seal-like people of Shiveria. Bowser has stolen their famous Frost-Frosted Cake for his wedding. They have warm dispositions and enjoy baking. Some affectionately refer to Mario as "mustache man." Despite being of a cold-adapted arctic species, Shiverians visit other kingdoms without issue once Peach has been rescued, including Tostarena.	Snow Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker SideA
Shiverian Racers	These Shiverians compete in the Bound Bowl Grand Prix, a race where they bound along a circuit. Most Shiverian Racers are capped, but one self-doubting individual is not and can be captured. This allows Mario to compete in the grand prix. There are six competing Shiverian Racers, each one a different color and speed.	Sand Kingdom,D Snow Kingdom
Shiverian Elder	The patriarch of Shiveria, and the ultimate judge of the Bound Bowl Grand Prix. He is the one who awards the winner. In Shiverian culture, the Shiverian Elder is the only one permitted to make the Frost-Frosted Cake.	Snow Kingdom
Bubblainians	Snail-like people that run a seaside resort in Bubblaine. When first encountered, the boss Mollusque-Lanceur is drinking all of their Sparkle Water, much to their dismay. Bubblainians are carefree and enjoy relaxation. They retract into their shells when jumped on or approached by an enemy. They can be encountered "breathing" freshwater, and can extend their eyestalks like scopes.	Seaside Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker SideA
Coach	The Beach Volleyball coach of Bubblaine. He encourages Mario to play when he approaches the court, and awards him Power Stars for keeping pace with him. Unlike other Bubblainians, the coach does not retract into his shell when Mario jumps on him, instead serving him like a volleyball. He calls Mario "volley bro."	Seaside Kingdom
Dog	The dog only appears in a visited kingdom when its boss has been defeated. It leads Mario to glowing spots and sniffs out Power Moons for him. It otherwise follows Mario and barks for him if he crosses a barrier that it cannot, such as a body of water. It cannot be harmed by enemies. The dog can play fetch with Mario, catching and returning Cappy after a Cap Throw, and occasionally appears inside the Odyssey. It resembles a Shiba Inu.	Sand Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Odyssey
Volbonans	Fork people that live at the base of Mount Volbono. They are world-renowned for their cooking, which is made out of the giant vegetables, salts, and meats that surround the volcano. Their most important dish, the Stupendous Stew, is appropriated by Bowser and monopolized by Cookatiel. It is the main fixture of their annual Cooking Carnival, during which people from around the world are invited to try their stew. Most Volbonans sleep embedded into walls, suspended above ground. They can be captured in this state, and used to fling Mario across great distances like poles. Some actively encourage Mario to do this. Volbonans apparently have ears.	Luncheon Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker SideA
Poochy	A spotted creature from Yoshi's Island. Poochy largely only appears in Hint Art, pictured near glowing spots. He makes a physical appearance swimming in the poisonous pond of Bowser's Castle. Fishing him up as a captured Lakitu awards Mario a Power Moon.	Bowser's Kingdom
Captain Toad	The captain of the Toad Brigade. Captain Toad is traveling the world concurrently with Mario and he can be found in most kingdoms. He is usually hidden and gifts Mario a Power Moon when found.	Cap Kingdom, Cascade Kingdom, Sand Kingdom, Lake Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Lost Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Snow Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Dark Side
Toads	Denizens of the Mushroom Kingdom that come in a variety of colors. Most Toads only appear in other kingdoms after Princess Peach has been rescued. The exception is the Toad Brigade, who makes recurring appearances beforehand. They run a Crazy Cap inside their Starshroom. Hint Toad, Captain Toad, and Toadette are members of this team. Jammin' Toad gives Mario a Power Moon if he plays a specific piece from the Music List.	Lost Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Dark Side, Darker SideA
Archivist Toadette	The newest member of the Toad Brigade. She keeps records of Mario's feats inside Peach's Castle, and enthusiastically gifts him Power Moons for reaching specific milestones. Most of the listed Power Moons in the Mushroom Kingdom are only obtainable from Toadette.	Mushroom Kingdom
Yoshi	Yoshi is a dinosaur-like creature with a long tongue. He is found inside of an egg on the roof of Peach's Castle. Capturing him grants Mario access to unique moves such as the Flutter Jump and the ability to swallow enemies. Unlike most captures, Mario can still perform many of his usual jumping actions as Yoshi. He has a house on the outskirts of Peach's Castle.	Mushroom Kingdom, Dark Side, Darker Side
Luigi	Mario's younger twin brother and the host of Balloon World. Luigi initially appears in the Mushroom Kingdom after Princess Peach has been rescued, where he explains the premise of Balloon World when prompted. The more points Mario accumulates in Balloon World, the more balloons show up fastened to Luigi. He responses to his brother in different ways depending on the outfit he is wearing. If Mario is wearing a wedding outfit, Luigi mistakenly believes that he had recently gotten married and expresses dismay that he was not told.	Cap Kingdom, Cascade Kingdom, Sand Kingdom, Lake Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Lost Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Snow Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Mushroom KingdomE

Enemies

Certain enemies wear different gear depending on the area they are found in. Enemies whose use is mandatory to advance, such as capturable enemies, respawn shortly after getting defeated or after being captured. De-capturing an enemy leaves it in a short dizzy state, which offers the player another chance to capture it before it disappears and respawns at the place it was first encountered.

New enemies

Enemy	Description	Found in	Capturable?
Astro-Lanceur	An airborne alien that circulates above the surface of the Moon. It attacks by shooting spiked seashell-like missiles at Mario, which explode on contact with him or an object. Astro-Lanceurs can be knocked down with a Ground Pound.	Moon Kingdom	No
Big Poison Piranha Plant	A Poison Piranha Plant with increased proportions. It attacks by spitting large poison balls at Mario, which create broad poison puddles when they touch the ground. Although harmful to step on, these puddles can be cleared away by throwing Cappy. In order to defeat a Big Poison Piranha Plant, the player has to jump-attack its head, a process that can be made easier by having it hold Cappy in its mouth, resulting in it lowering its head to jumping height for Mario.	Wooded Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Dark Side	No
Bitefrost	A big solid monster resembling an animate pillar. Hiding under the ground, it chases and eventually darts out at Mario in an attempt to attack him. Mario can be carried high above the ground as the Bitefrost is rising, but it soon attempts to chomp Mario with its mandibles.	Snow Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom	No
Burrbo	A tiny creature covered in bristles. Burrbos naturally dwell under the ground, waiting for Mario's approach to attack him. They come in different colors but nevertheless attack the same by repeatedly lunging towards Mario. They can be simply defeated with a Cap Throw.	Cascade Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Dark Side, Darker Side	No
Chincho	A mummified Tostarenan that is often encountered in dark areas. Chinchos emerge from the ground in large numbers and begin pursuing Mario on sight. If not attacked for a while, Chinchos retreat under the earth. A Cap Throw merely stuns Chinchos for a brief moment, but stomping on them or tussling them with a Jaxi can destroy them.	Sand Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Ruined Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	No
Gushen	A floating octopus enemy that inhabits a water ball, which it uses as a resource for its surging attack. When captured, Gushens can be used to spray water streams horizontally or vertically, offering powerful boosts of speed. Gushens are also capable of sending multiple water bursts in all directions, damaging surrounding enemies. Their water balls decrease as more water is used, but they can be recharged by coming into contact with a body of water.	Sand Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	Yes
Komboo	A thin and lanky kelp-like enemy that spawns from the seabed. Komboos are usually highly cohesive and can attack Mario in large groups, though they can be simply destroyed using Cappy.	Lake Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom	No
Magmato	A tomato-looking enemy that attacks Mario by rolling towards him. If attacked, it turns into a small puddle of steaming fluid, which has the properties of lava. As a Lava Bubble, Mario can plunge into such puddles, which is helpful for traversing large stretches of ground.	Luncheon Kingdom, Darker Side	No
Moonsnake	A form of life originating from the Moon, resembling a bar of Spike Balls rotating around an axis. While in general fixed to one spot, some Moonsnakes can move on predetermined paths. Moonsnakes are indestructible.	Seaside Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Dark Side, Darker Side	No
Poison Piranha Plant	A Piranha Plant that is able to shoot poison balls, which leave small injurious puddles on the ground. These can be cleaned up with Cappy. Throwing Cappy at one Poison Piranha Plant stuffs the mouth of the enemy and blocks it from spitting poison balls for a short time, enabling Mario to simply kick it and destroy it. Throwing a rock at the Poison Piranha Plant has a similar effect, but it also enables Mario to capture the enemy. While captured, it can be used to spit bubbles of poison in any desired direction.	Wooded Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Dark Side	Yes
Pokio	A stubby enemy that pokes its sharp bill to attack Mario. While captured, Pokios can be used in the same fashion to attack enemies. They can also cling to certain walls with their bills and fling themselves in a direction, which is useful for escalating said walls.	Seaside Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Darker Side	Yes
Sherm	A robotic vehicle that attacks by shooting small projectiles out of its turret. Sherms can be captured and maneuvered to destroy masses of blocks and enemies. They can be defeated with a Ground Pound.	Wooded Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Dark Side	Yes
Snow Cheep Cheep	A Cheep Cheep that swims around ? Blocks and Brick Blocks. Aside from being flexible swimmers, Snow Cheep Cheeps allow Mario to survive under the freezing waters of the Snow Kingdom when captured. They can be defeated with a Ground Pound.	Snow Kingdom	Yes
Stairface Ogre	A brutish, sturdy enemy carrying a mallet. Stairface Ogres' stiff movements allow them to only sidestep or walk directly forward. They try to catch and crush Mario with their mallets, which are shaped like staircases and can be climbed to reach their top sides. Here, they can receive a Ground Pound to fall asunder. Another way to defeat a Stairface Ogre is by sticking a Pokio's bill into the glowing hole on its forehead.	Metro Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom	No
T-Rex	A dinosaur found in either very dark or sunny areas. Though a few individuals are harmless as they are always sleeping (and can be captured immediately), others roam around a set path, chasing Mario down when they spot him. In order to stun a T-Rex, it has to be lured into a large wall or tree as it charges at Mario, leaving it dizzy and ready to capture. While captured, the T-Rex can be used to effortlessly rampage through fossil blocks and large numbers of enemies. The enemy can only be temporarily used, as Cappy claims it is too large to handle. The only way to defeat a T-Rex is by having it drop into an abyss.	Cascade Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Metro Kingdom	Yes
Trapeetle	A mechanical insect that spawns continuously from a spot in the ground. Trapeetles threatfully approach Mario, trying to grab Cappy, which they then use to charge into Mario. Trapeetles explode upon contact with something and can thus be used to bombard cracked rocks that conceal items or block away passages.	Lost Kingdom	No
Tropical Wiggler	A passive, although dangerous, enemy that moves by extending its body from one spot to another. The segments of its body are each topped by one spike, making the enemy impossible to jump on. Capturing a Tropical Wiggler enables Mario to make use of its stretching abilities, helpful for crossing over to other platforms. Although invincible for the most part, Tropical Wigglers can be defeated by having them fall into a pit of poison or by throwing a hammer at them as a Hammer Bro, as it can be seen in the Moon Kingdom.	Lost Kingdom, Moon Kingdom	Yes
Uproot	A malevolent plant with extendable feet. Uproots spawn from dirt manholes and roam around the surrounding area. When they spot Mario, they rush over to him and attack by springing themselves with their feet and assaulting him from above. When captured, Uproots can be used in a similar way to reach high areas and push up impeding platforms, as well as destroy rows of Brick Blocks.	Wooded Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Darker Side	Yes
Urban Stingby	An insect enemy that spawns from a larva. Urban Stingbies slowly patrol around a spot, quickly noticing Mario if he is in proximity. When attacking, Urban Stingbies take enough momentum to head violently into Mario, but they explode as they crash into something. The attack can affect other enemies. Urban Stingbies can be defeated one time by any sign of attack, including a jump or a Cap Throw.	Metro Kingdom, Darker Side	No
Urban Stingby Larva	A younger Urban Stingby, which morphs into its mature variant shortly after appearing onscreen. Urban Stingby Larvae are completely inoffensive and can be defeated with a kick.	Metro Kingdom	No
Yoofoe	A large levitating robot that is equipped with a set of two or four spike bars, which it spins continuously around. The enemy drops an endless supply of Goombas and Spike Balls. The Goombas can be captured and be formed into a tower, enabling Mario to reach the top of the Yoofoe and pound it to deal damage. Two hits are necessary to bring a Yoofoe down, giving out a valuable item, such as a Power Moon or Life-Up Heart.	Wooded Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Darker Side	No

Returning enemies

Enemy	Description	Found in	Capturable?
Banzai Bill	A large bullet enemy shot out of a Banzai Bill Cannon. It slowly swerves from its flight path, trying to home in on Mario. It explodes upon contact with any object, and Mario receives damage if hit by a Banzai Bill. However, the enemy can be defeated with a single stomp. Capturing a Banzai Bill allows Mario to cross wide pits or stretches of lava and dart effortlessly through series of enemies and breakable objects. However, after a while, the Banzai Bill starts to flash red and eventually self-destructs, dropping Mario off.	Wooded Kingdom, Snow Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Dark Side	Yes
Bullet Bill	An enemy launched by a Bill Blaster. A Bullet Bill always attempts to chase Mario. Should the Bullet Bill explode on him, Mario will be damaged. Bullet Bills can be lured to destroy cracked blocks that may contain items, such as coins or Power Moons. When captured, a Bullet Bill can be temporarily driven over to platforms located afar.	Sand Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Cloud Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Dark Side	Yes
Chain Chomp	A chain-linked enemy that tries to aggress Mario by lunging towards him. While dangerous to stay close to a Chain Chomp, Mario can jump on it safely, though without inflicting any damage. To defeat Chain Chomps, Mario should capture a T-Rex and stomp through them. When Mario captures a Chain Chomp, he can extend the chain, then let go of the enemy to launch it in the opposing direction. This is useful for destroying breakable blocks.	Cascade Kingdom	Yes
Big Chain Chomp	A bigger variation of Chain Chomp, which behaves and can be used in the same manner.	Cascade Kingdom, Moon Kingdom	Yes
Chargin' Chuck	An enemy wearing football gear. Chargin' Chucks are normally stationary, but upon spotting Mario, they charge into him, trying to damage him. Mario can likewise attack a Chargin' Chuck to remove its helmet, then defeat it with a jump attack or capture it. Capturing a Chargin' Chuck gives Mario the ability to rush into series of obstacles.	Ruined Kingdom, Moon Kingdom	Yes
Cheep Cheep	An underwater enemy that swims on set paths. It can harm Mario upon contact; conversely, it can be defeated with a Ground Pound. When Mario captures a Cheep Cheep, he gains more swimming flexibility and also the ability to attack other enemies with a spin.	Sand Kingdom, Lake Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom	Yes
Coin Coffer	A harmless and bashful enemy that carries many coins. Mario can obtain these coins by capturing the Coin Coffer, automatically yielding them. While captured, Coin Coffers have the ability to attack other enemies by spitting coins from the player's own stash.	Sand Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom	Yes
Donkey Kong	As the main antagonist of the arcade game Donkey Kong, the ape appears in his original 8-bit form in the New Donk City Festival, where he throws an endless supply of barrels during the final stretch, and is defeated by hitting all four of the ? Blocks under him.	Metro Kingdom, Darker Side	No
Fire Bro	A Koopa that attacks Mario by tossing fireballs. Fire Bros can be defeated with a stomp, or captured to offer the ability to shoot fireballs also. While in a Fire Bro's form, Mario can also jump higher than usual.	Wooded Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom	Yes
Fire Piranha Plant	A fire-spitting plant that always shoots in the direction of Mario. It can be defeated with a stomp, or by stuffing its mouth with Cappy and then kicking it. Throwing a stone at a Fire Piranha Plant stuffs its mouth similarly but allows Mario to capture the enemy, gaining the ability to spit fireballs in any direction from a fixed position.	Lost Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom	Yes
Fuzzy	A thorny black creature that lives in a group. Fuzzies move simultaneously along dotted lines and cannot be defeated in any way.	Wooded Kingdom, Cloud Kingdom, Lost Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Darker Side	No
Goomba	A short enemy that tries to follow and ram into Mario after it notices him. The player can defeat Goombas by squashing them with a jump. They can be captured and then stacked on top of other Goombas in a tower formation. This usually helps Mario reach risen platforms.	Cascade Kingdom, Sand Kingdom, Lake Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Cloud Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Snow Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Darker Side	Yes
Hammer Bro	A Koopa that attacks by throwing hard objects, such as hammers and frying pans, at Mario. He gains the ability to throw these too after he captures one of these enemies. Capturing Hammer Bros. is important for breaking hard rock that might conceal valuable items.	Cloud Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Dark Side	Yes
Klepto	A bird that enjoys stealing Cappy from Mario's head and bringing him to a faraway place. Mario cannot continue the journey without Cappy, and so he would have to rescue him from the bird. Klepto always flies away when Mario runs into it, but it positions itself on structures that can be pushed upward with a Ground Pound. This catches the enemy off guard and defeats it, freeing Cappy.	Lost Kingdom	No
Koopa Troopa	Unlike in previous Super Mario games, Koopa Troopas are peaceful NPCs found throughout several kingdoms; however, the ones seen in 8-bit murals are hostile. They walk from side to side and can damage Mario upon contact. Mario can jump on an 8-bit Koopa Troopa to make it retreat inside its shell, then kick it to defeat enemies that stand in its way as it slides.	Cascade Kingdom, Cloud Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Ruined Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom	No
Lava Bubble	An incandescent enemy living in the lava. Its behavior manifests by leaping out of the lava at regular intervals. Mario can capture it to gain the ability to swim through lava or other fluids with identical properties. As a Lava Bubble, he can also jump inside cannons, which spray him on long distances to other locations.	Cloud Kingdom, Lost Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, Darker Side	Yes
Maw-Ray	An ominous enemy that dashes out of its hideout to snatch Mario whenever it spots him. Maw-Rays cannot be defeated.	Seaside Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	No
Mini Goomba	A smaller Goomba found among other members of the same species. Unlike in most Super Mario games, Mini Goombas are depicted as having yellow heads. Although harmful, they can be defeated with any kind of attack, including a Cap Throw. Mini Goombas are the first enemies encountered in the game.	Cap Kingdom, Cascade Kingdom, Sand Kingdom, Lake Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Lost Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	No
Parabones	An undead Koopa Troopa with the ability to fly. It is initially found patrolling a spot peacefully, but once it finds Mario in its proximity, it starts chasing him to attack. Parabones collapse on the ground if stomped, but they revive shortly after—the only way to defeat a Parabones is to collapse it above lava or above an abyss. Parabones can be used to fly Mario over pits of lava that are otherwise difficult or impossible to pass.	Bowser's Kingdom, Moon Kingdom	Yes
Paragoomba	A winged Goomba that, similarly to a Parabones, allows Mario to travel above abysses and other such impediments if captured. It can be defeated with a stomp attack.	Cap Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom	Yes
Spiny	A hard-shelled Koopa that follows Mario when he is close, trying to ram its spikes onto him. This enemy cannot be defeated with common attack methods, including a Cap Throw, which merely pushes the enemy backward. However, this way, the Spiny can be brought to a ledge and fall into an abyss or poison. Another way to defeat a Spiny is to poke it as a Pokio or to throw an object, such as a seed, at it. Spinies behave very similarly to Bullies in this game.	Cap Kingdom, Cloud Kingdom, Snow Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom	No
Ty-foo	A levitating cloud giant that blows strong gusts of wind at regular intervals. This may push enemies or other objects out of the way. Capturing a Ty-foo results in Mario adopting this ability and also the ability to move freely above wide chasms. Ty-foos cannot be defeated.	Cascade Kingdom, Snow Kingdom	Yes

Bosses

Broodals

Boss	Description	Found in
Topper	As the leader of the Broodals, Topper prances around the boss field, occasionally spinning his hats in a circle. To defeat him, Mario must knock all of his hats off using Cappy, then jump on him. After being hit, Topper enters one of his hats and sends the others whirling around the field. Mario then has to repeat this process. In later fights, Topper has many more hats to knock off and takes three hits to defeat.	Cap Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Dark Side
Hariet	Being the only girl among the Broodals, Hariet hops in place, throwing bombs that explode into a puddle of lava. To defeat her, Mario must throw Cappy at the large bomb she throws, sending it to her, knocking off her hat, then jumping on her. After being hit, Harriet enters her hat and flies around the field, dropping bombs. Mario then has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, she throws two bombs at a time.	Sand Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, Dark Side
Spewart	Being short and stout, Spewart sprays poison in a large ring around him. To defeat him, Mario must clear a path through the poison, knock his hat off, and jump on him. After being hit, Spewart enters his hat and whirls around the field, leaving poison in his path. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, Spewart sprays more poison.	Wooded Kingdom, Luncheon Kingdom, Dark Side
Rango	As the tallest Broodal, Rango throws his sawblade-like hat in a half circle. To defeat him, Mario must throw Cappy at his hat to flip it over, revealing a Hat Trampoline, and jump on it to boost his jump to his head. After being hit, Rango enters his hat and bounces around. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, Rango has two hats to throw.	Lake Kingdom, Snow Kingdom, Dark Side

Kingdom bosses

Boss	Description	Found in	Capturable?
Madame Broode	As the boss of the Broodals, Madame Broode sends her Chain Chompikins at Mario. To defeat her, Mario must knock Chain Chompikins' hat off and capture it, avoiding Madame Broode's swipes and sending it rocketing towards her. After being hit, she sends Chain Chompikins rocketing towards Mario. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, Chain Chompikins has more hats.	Cascade Kingdom, Moon Kingdom	No
Knucklotec	Knucklotec, the guardian of the Binding Band, slams his fists down to Mario. To defeat him, Mario must lure one of Knucklotec's fists into an icy patch and capture it, avoiding ice crystals and slamming the fist into his own face. After being hit, Knucklotec sends his fists rocketing towards Mario. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, Chinchos are on the field.	Sand Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	Yes (Knucklotec's Fist)
Torkdrift	Being a flower-stealing UFO, Torkdrift fires lasers. To defeat it, Mario must capture an Uproot and break the three flowers incased by blocks by stretching, then doing the same on the now-revealed glass dome. After being hit, Torkdrift fires circular lasers that Mario must stretch over. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, there are Pulse Beams that Torkdrift targets.	Wooded Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	No
Bowser	Being the King of the Koopas himself, Bowser throws his hats at Mario. To defeat him, Mario must throw Cappy at the hat with punching gloves twice; make his way to Bowser, dodging his Spike Balls and fire ring; and punch him. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In the later fights taking place in the Moon Kingdom, Bowser breathes fire in a large circle after being hit. After those fights, Mario needs to capture Bowser in order to complete the section.	Cloud Kingdom, Moon Kingdom, Darker Side	Yes (Moon Kingdom and Darker Side only)
Mechawiggler	Being a caterpillar-like robot, Mechawiggler fires energy balls from its pods. To defeat it, Mario must capture a Sherm and fire at all of the pods, rendering Mechawiggler weak to rapid fire. After being hit, it opens portals and charges between them. Mario has to repeat this process once. In later fights, Mechawiggler is twice the size.	Metro Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	No
Mollusque-Lanceur	As the Dauphin of Bubblaine, Brigadier Mollusque-Launceur III, or Mollusque-Launcer, fires spiked bombs and torpedoes. To defeat him, Mario must capture a Gushen and spray water onto his head. After being hit, Mollusque-Launcer spins around extremely fast, rendering himself temporarily invincible. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, the arena has no bottom, meaning Mario has to constantly fly with the Gushen.	Seaside Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	No
Cookatiel	Being a bird hungry for stew, Cookatiel coughs up vegetables. To defeat it, Mario must capture a Lava Bubble and swim up Cookatiel's vomit to reach its head. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, there are Moonsnakes in the stewpot.	Luncheon Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	No
Ruined Dragon	As the Lord of Lightning, the Ruined Dragon fires electric saws that roll around the field. To defeat him, Mario must dodge rings of lightning, remove all of the stakes from his head, and ground-pound where his helmet usually is, all in the short time that the dragon's head is down. Mario has to repeat this process twice. In later fights, the Ruined Dragon makes patterns of lightning rings that are more difficult to dodge.	Ruined Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom	No
RoboBrood	A giant mech owned by the Broodals. The RoboBrood fires bombs and rings as well as stamping its giant feet. To defeat it, Mario must capture a Pokio and poke the bombs back at it, making it fall over. Mario must then climb the robot, then poke at the nearest Broodal-containing dome. After being hit, the RoboBrood dashes with glowing feet across the field. Mario has to repeat this process three times. In later fights, Mario must capture a Hammer Bro instead of a Pokio.	Bowser's Kingdom, Dark Side	No

Items and objects

Items

These are collectibles and wearable objects.

Name	Description	Name	Description
Power Moons	Objects that power the Odyssey. Power Moons are scattered throughout the world, sometimes buried, concealed in objects, or lurking underground. Some are tied to story-specific objectives that are completed upon being collected. Accumulating Power Moons expand the Odyssey's sail and enables it to reach new kingdoms. Glowing Moon Rocks break apart into these moons once struck. Power Moons are a source of energy throughout the world, and are of implied cultural significance across multiple cultures. It is implied that the Power Stars of prior games are the same object, just differently shaped.	Multi Moons	Multi Moons represent three Power Moons and are collected from story-related objects. Most of them are held by bosses. In addition to rescuing Princess Peach, Mario needs to collect all Multi Moons in order for Moon Rocks to start glowing.
Moon Shards	Moon Shards represent one-fifth of a Power Moon. Collecting all five in an area causes them to merge into a collectible Power Moon.	Coins	Coins can be used to buy items, Power Moons, and outfits at the Crazy Cap. They are accepted across all kingdoms. Mario loses ten coins when he loses a life, and experiences a Game Over if he has no coins on hand. In Balloon World, collecting coins extends the timer, and Mario is rewarded a large sum whenever he increases his rank. Coins sometimes occur in stacks or are invisible.
Regional coins	Purple coins that are only useable in the kingdom they occur in. They are used to purchase souvenirs and outfits in the local Crazy Cap. Unlike normal coins, there is a set amount of regional coins in a kingdom that can only be collected once. Regional coins have different designs depending on the kingdom they are used in.	Notes	Touching a large note causes a string of small notes to appear in the immediate area for a limited period of time. Collecting all of them rewards Mario with a Power Moon.
Hearts	Collecting a heart restores one wedge in Mario's Health Meter. If the Health Meter is full, he receives five coins instead.	Life-Up Hearts	Large hearts that increase Mario's Health Meter from three to six. In Assist Mode, a Life-Up Heart increases Mario's health to nine. If Mario is already under the effect of a Life-Up Heart and is at full health, touching one awards him ten coins.
Bubbles	Air bubbles appear underwater, released by bubblers or Checkpoint Flags. Some items are encapsulated by bubbles. In Assist Mode, Mario is protected inside a bubble and returned to safety when he falls near a hazard.	Keys	Collecting a key opens a nearby Keyhole Pedestal, releasing a Power Moon.
Seeds	Acorn-like seeds with yellow caps. Tossing a seed into a flowerpot causes a sunflower-like plant to grow and release a Power Moon. The seeds are usually scattered across a visited kingdom, distant from their corresponding flowerpots.	Giant seeds	Large, brown-capped seeds dispensed by silver Steam Gardeners. A giant seed grows into a Beanstalk when tossed into an enclosed patch of dirt.
Turnips	Vegetables that can be plucked from the ground. When tossed into Stupendous Stew, Mario is rewarded with coins. The Golden Turnips release Power Moons when thrown in.	Rock	Most rocks break when kicked or thrown, releasing coins. Glowing rocks contain Power Moons and require multiple strikes to break. Kicking a rock into the mouth of a Fire Piranha Plant or Poison Piranha Plant render them capturable.
Rocket Flowers	Tossing Cappy at a Rocket Flower fastens it to Mario's back, propelling him with a burst of speed. He is fast enough to ascend slopes. Collecting multiple Rocket Flowers makes him run even faster. They	Pauline's lost items	Mayor Pauline's original hat, parasol, and handbag. They are hidden in New Donk City. Each one can be brought to Pauline as a potential birthday present, but the only one she accepts is the handbag.
Yoshi's Egg	The egg that holds Yoshi. Striking it releases him. If Yoshi is in a dangerous situation or left uncaptured for a brief period of time, he reseals himself inside the egg. Yoshi's Egg can then be found in the original spot it was located.	Fruits	Yoshi's favorite food. He can eat them while captured, which fills up a corresponding fruit meter. Filling the meter completely rewards Mario with a Power Moon. Fruits can only be consumed once.
Balloons	The targets of Balloon World. In the Hide It mode, Mario must place his own balloon somewhere within the visited kingdom. During Find It, he must locate the balloon hidden by another player within a limited period of time.	Instruments	In the Playing in VR mode, collecting all notes causes a musical instrument to appear in the visited area. It must be carried and returned to the local non-playable character to complete the objective. The recoverable instruments include a grand piano, trombones, microphones, saxophones, and a keyboard.

Objects

Objects are interactable elements of the environment that cannot be picked up or collected by Mario. For objects that primarily function as obstructions or hazards, see above.

Name	Description
Trigger objects
Bowser statue (gold)	One of these two Bowser statues is destroyed when its corresponding Broodal is defeated. Destroying both opens the door to the final courtyard of Bowser's Castle. These statues are representations of Bowser's dominion over this land. The one on the left is modeled after Raijin. The one on the right is modeled after Fūjin.
Coin ring	Passing through a coin ring rewards Mario with three coins. Their placement sometimes convey the ideal trajectory for Mario to take.
Goomba button	Goomba buttons release Power Moons when triggered. One requires a certain number of Goombas in a captured tower to be pressed.
Ground-Pound Switch	Buttons that trigger nearby changes in the environment when ground-pounded. The starburst symbol on the button also appears on Astro-Lanceurs, Stairface Ogres, and the Odyssey.
Hat Launcher	Striking a Hat Launcher with Cappy fires him in the direction it is facing and brings him farther than a normal Cap Throw would. Hat Launchers are generally needed to solve puzzles and access distant switches.
Hole	Indentations in soft walls. Some of them release a Power Moon or item when jabbed by a captured Pokio's beak. They apparently were used by archers at some point in the history of Bowser's Castle.
Keyhole Pedestal	The pedestal breaks open and releases a Power Moon when a nearby key is collected.
Lever Switch	Levers that physically change the surrounding area, usually by granting Mario access to a new area by making a door or bridge appear. It is pulled when struck by Cappy.
Moon Rock	A Moon Rock appears in most of the kingdoms. Once Princess Peach has been rescued and all Multi Moons have been collected, the Moon Rocks begin to glow and shift. Striking one sends it skyward, where it burst into a multitude of new Power Moons to collect.
P Switch	Stepping on a P Switch changes an element in the immediate environment.
Scarecrow	Striking a scarecrow leaves Mario without Cappy for a brief period of time. In the overworld, striking a scarecrow triggers a brief Timer Challenge with temporary platforms. In some subareas, Mario must navigate an obstacle course-like area without Cappy's abilities.
Climbable objects
Bar	Horizontal bars embedded into the side of terrain. Mario can swing from them to reach distant areas.
Beanstalk	A beanstalk grows when a giant seed is thrown into an enclosed patch of dirt. The plant can be clung to like a pole to hidden areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. Growing and climbing a beanstalk is the only way Mario can leave the Deep Woods.
Pole	Mario clings to a pole by jumping onto it. He can ascend, descend, and change which face of the pole he is on by moving . Pressing makes Mario jump from whichever face he is on. Poles vary widely in design, length, and shape. Cappy can twirl at the top of most poles, similar to other knob-like structures, and this sometimes produces a coin. Cables are sometimes strung between poles that Mario can ride along as a captured spark pylon. He can destroy poles as a captured T-Rex.
Soft wall	The soft walls of Bowser's Castle can be pierced by a Pokio's beak and used to cross distant areas. They can be made of plaster, wood, or soft metal. Some moving sections look like rotating dials and swinging pendulums.
Strikable objects
8-bit characters	Animated sprites that are hidden in 3D areas. Striking the ones found on walls causes them to release items. The most recurring sprites are Pixel Cat Marios and 8-bit Cat Peaches, which release 10 coins and a heart, respectively. 8-bit Rosalina only appears on the Dark Side and Darker Side, releasing 10 coins just like Cat Mario. Pixel Cat Marios are also hidden in bushes on the general overworld. Pixel Luigis appear too, hidden underground. Finding one awards Mario with 200 coins. They were replaced with Pixel Captain Toads for limited period of time.
Boombox	Boomboxes play music within their immediate vicinity. During the main game, striking one briefly interrupts the music with the sound of Bowser laughing. After Princess Peach is rescued, striking a boombox instead makes it play "Jump Up, Super Star!" with Japanese lyrics.
Flower (Spin Throw)	Low-growing flowers that grow in rings. Tossing Cappy causes them to bloom briefly before closing again. Having all of the flowers bloom simultaneously rewards Mario with an item. Because most of these flowers grow in rings, the most effective way to cause concurrent blooming is to have Mario stand in the center and perform a Spin Throw.
Glowing spot	In most kingdoms, there are glowing protrusions on the ground that rumble under Mario's feet. Ground-pounding one flattens it with the surrounding terrain and forces an item or Mini Goombas to the surface. Some glowing spots are more subtle, being flat with the surrounding ground or underneath another object. Glowing spots are what are most often hinted at on Hint Art, and the dog will Mario to ones nearby. Small birds sometimes congregate around glowing spots.
Hat Trampoline	Hat Trampolines send Mario twirling into the sky and gently descend. Most of them are closed when encountered, but striking the red flower with Cappy or an attack from Mario causes it to open for a moment.
Kickable objects	Light objects in the environment that are sent flying when kicked or struck by Cappy, sometimes rewarding Mario with a coin. Most kingdoms have at least one iteration of this kind of object. Examples include: cardboard boxes, tires, construction barrels, garbage bags, a gridiron football, tin cans, beans, and small mushrooms. Some of these have unique properties to themselves. For example, carboard boxes are only launched when hit by Cappy. They can be stood on like platforms and flattened with a ground pound. Knocking garbage into a dumpster releases an item, and knocking a bean into Stupendous Stew awards Mario with a coin.
Knob-like structures	Protrusions in the environment. Striking one with Cappy gets him hooked to the top and swing around it as if it were a hatstand until the player lets go of . Doing this often rewards Mario with a coin. If the knob-like structure is glowing, it releases a Power Moon once spun on. Each kingdom has multiple knob-like structures that match the surrounding topography. Examples include: lampposts, walkway lights, airships, horns, fountains, Jaxi Statues, parking meters, fire hydrants, pumpkins, iron fences, spires, and the Tail Tree. Some structures have secondary behaviors. For example, an iron fence spews fire when Cappy spins on its top. Most climbable trees and poles have dual purposes as knob-like structures. The latter can be found on the Starshroom and the Odyssey.
Koopa Shell	Stomping on a Koopa makes it recede into its shell, which can then be sent sliding on contact. A Koopa Shell bounces back when it collides with a wall, which can hurt Mario.
Lantern	Striking a lantern's flame extinguishes it and sometimes releases an item. Lighting the lanterns around Mount Volbono is needed to obtain some Power Moons and gain access to certain areas.
Post	Ground-pounding a post embeds it into the earth and sometimes releases a coin. Striking one with Cappy pulls it from the ground, and sometimes causes more coins to appear. Dislodging posts sometimes causes more substantial changes in the area.
Rock wall / Cheese rock	These walls are chipped away when struck by a projectile, such as a Hammer Bro's frying pan or a Sherm's bullets. The walls sometimes obscure pipes and Power Moons.
Rockable objects	Objects that rock slightly when struck by Cappy or jumped on, but are not sent flying and fall back into place. Hitting one sometimes releases a coin. Most kingdoms have an iteration of this object that matches the topography. Examples include: potted succulents, construction barriers, bins, trashcans, tables, barrels, and easels.
Slots	A game hosted by Tostarenans in several kingdoms. Individual slots cycle between three images of an item. Striking the image projected by a single slot causes it to stop. Getting all slots to stop on the same image rewards Mario with the item.
Snow	The deep snow in Shiveria is cleared when Cappy is thrown through it. Some snow conceals doors and objects of interest.
Stone wall	The stone walls in Fossil Falls break apart when struck by a Chain Chomp or rammed by a T-Rex. Doing so grants access to other areas or exposes secrets. The stone spire is held upright by stone walls and collapses when struck by a captured Chain Chomp. Stone walls are embedded with fossils and some are shaped like dinosaur vertebrae.
Sword	The swords in Crumbelden are buried to the hilt. Like a post, Cappy pulls one from the ground when he is thrown at it, sometimes rewarding Mario with a coin. Some of these swords are used to hold a giant kabuto to the Ruined Dragon's head. Pulling all of the swords causes the kabuto to fall off, exposing the dragon's weak point.
Wedding announcement poster	Posters promoting Bowser's Moon Wedding, splayed on the walls of the surrounding area. Striking one makes it fall away and rewards Mario with a coin. The posters advertising the Cooking Carnival in Peronza Plaza behave the same way.
Yellow turnstile	Yellow turnstiles occur in areas accessed by Moon Pipes. Striking one of its walls makes it rotate 90°.
Capturable objects
Binoculars	Green, telescopic devices. Capturing one causes the head-like unit to launch into the sky like a rocket and give Mario a distant, adjustable view. Zooming in on certain targets makes a Power Moon appear.
Boulder	A giant rock in the Deep Woods. Capturing the boulder allows Mario to move it, granting access to a hidden alcove.
Bowser statue	Only one of the stone Bowser statues in the Underground Moon Cavern is capturable. Shifting it exposes a hole containing a Power Moon.
Cactus	Desert plants that damage Mario on contact, leaving needles embedded in his nose. Most cactuses are squat and round. Striking one of them with Cappy knocks it away and releases a coin. Knocking one into another cactus can cause a chain reaction, where the last cactus drops eight coins. Tall cactuses also appear that are only knocked away when struck by the Jaxi. One near the Desert Oasis is covered with small birds and can be captured. Moving it exposes a glowing spot.
Jizo	Most Jizo are found near the Souvenir Shop. Mario is invincible as a captured Jizo and resembles his Statue form from previous games. It is heavy enough to trigger P Switches, but can only move in short hops.
Letter	Five letter statues appear in Squawks Park after Princess Peach has been rescued. Capturing each one and arranging them to spell "M-A-R-I-O" rewards Mario with a Power Moon.
Manhole	Some manholes block access to underground areas in New Donk City. Capturing one enables Mario to move it out of the way. The big green manhole blocks access to the Underground Power Plant.
Meat	A piece of meat sits at the top of the Meat Plateau, encrusted with salt. Capturing it enables Mario to shake the salt off and attract Cookatiel. This is the only capture that can only be captured once. It is not present in subsequent revisits to Mount Volbono.
Mini Rocket	Holding launches the Mini Rocket and brings Mario to a distant subarea.
Picture Match Part	The capturable puzzle pieces in Picture Match. The player can rotate and shift the piece before letting go to align with the silhouette. Two puzzles are in the game: one resembles a Goomba, the other Mario.
Pole	Roadside bollards. Capturing one and flicking backward with flings Mario in the opposite direction. If along the ground, he can maintain momentum and go into another move like the roll. Poles appear fastened to the side of walls in some areas. Captured Volbonans behave similarly.
Puzzle Part	Puzzle Parts are restricted to 3×3 grids. Capturing one allows Mario to roll it by turning it on its faces. Landing it in the slot adjacent to the grid on the correct face solves the puzzle and rewards Mario with a Power Moon.
RC Car	Toy taxis used in the RC Car Challenge. Capturing a blonde, hatless New Donker allows Mario to control an RC Car. The controls match those of a real RC car, with the accelerating and the steering. RC Cars are restricted to toy circuits. Lapping the circuit within a certain amount of time rewards Mario with a Power Moon. This time is recorded by the Rankings Board.
Spark pylon	Mario becomes a ball of electric energy when he captures a spark pylon. The ball can travel along powerlines. Shaking the controller increases his speed and causes him to briefly go off course to collect nearby coins.
Taxi	Taxis are driven along the roads in New Donk City and stop if Mario is in their way. Taxis launch Mario into the air like Springboards when he jumps on them. One parked taxi is capturable. Propelling it with the brings Mario to a hidden, stormy area.
Tree	In most areas, trees are immobile and can be climbed like poles. The design and species of tree varies by kingdom. A cartoonish tree in the Deep Woods, incongruent with the realistic conifers of the same kingdom, can be captured and moved, exposing a glowing spot. The palm trees in Tostarena have broad fronds that can be stood on like platforms.
Zipper	Zippers seal hidden alcoves and doorways in the terrain. Capturing one allows Mario to unzip the area. In Lake Lamode, unzipping certain areas makes the wall fall away, but remain useable as a flat platform.
Transportation objects
8-bit pipe	Blocky pipes. Entering one transforms Mario into an 8-bit sprite and brings him a flat, 2D area on the perpendicular wall. Exiting an 8-bit pipe returns him to normal.
Lava cannon	Lava cannons sit in lava. One launches a captured Lava Bubble to distant pools, often circumventing solid terrain that Lava Bubbles cannot traverse otherwise.
Moon Pipe	Moon Pipes only appear once the Moon Rock of the visited kingdom is struck. They bring Mario to surreal, otherworldly subareas with their own Power Moons to collect.
Motor scooter	An old-fashioned motor scooter that can be ridden by Mario. Pressing makes the scooter accelerate, and makes Mario jump with it. The motor scooter is faster than Mario can be used to avoid speedy hazards. Bringing it to a rooftop parking lot awards Mario with a Power Moon.
Pipe	Entering a pipe brings Mario to a new area. Mario can circumvent the entrance animation with a ground pound or roll.
Red door	These doors fling open when struck by Cappy. They lead to subareas with Power Moons to collect. There are similar blue doors that only open when a nearby scarecrow is struck.
Slingshot	Striking a slingshot with Cappy flings Mario over distant areas.
Warp hole	A small painting. It warps Mario to the location in the frame, often a kingdom he has yet to visit. There is one hidden in ten of the kingdoms. Large paintings are locked away into towers around Peach's Castle. These paintings lead to rematches against the kingdom bosses.
Blocks and containers
? Block	Floating blocks that contain items. It expels its contents when struck by Mario or Cappy. They become Steel Blocks when their content is exhausted. Some ? Blocks can be struck in rapid succession to release up to ten coins. Some are hidden and become visible when struck or when viewed as a captured Moe-Eye. The ones in New Donk City look like traffic signals and are fastened to poles.
Block	Grounded blocks made of stone or metal that cannot be broken by Mario under normal circumstances. Glowing ones contain Power Moons. Only strong enemies like Bullet Bills, Banzai Bills, Sherms, and Stairface Ogres can break these blocks. Pokios can knock firework bombs into them to break them. Their design varies by kingdom. In two subareas, the blocks are suspended in the air.
Brick Block	Some Brick Blocks are Coin Blocks that release up to ten coins when struck in rapid succession like ? Blocks. Others are empty and fall apart when struck. Brick Blocks are incorporated into the boss fight with Torkdrift.
Crate	Crates sometimes contain items, Power Moons, Mini Goombas, or flocks of small birds. They take two strikes to fully break. Crates are sometimes stacked on top of another.
Dumpster	Knocking garbage into some open dumpsters makes it release a Life-Up Heart or Power Moon. This also closes the lid.
Moon Cage	These cloche-like domes encapsulate Ground-Pound Switches, Moon Pedestals, and Power Moons. They open when a nearby task is completed.
Nut	Walnut-like fruits found throughout the Steam Gardens, rooted to the sides of walls and the ground. Cracking open a nut reveals it contained a Power Moon. Several nuts can only be reached as a captured Uproot.
Steel Block	Blocks that contain nothing and cannot be broken. Coin Blocks and ? Blocks become these when their contents are exhausted.
Treasure chest	Wooden chests contain items and fling open when struck. In some areas, treasure chests need to be open in a specific order to obtain a Power Moon. Failing to do so makes the treasure chests disappear an Chincos emerge from the ground. They reappear once all Chincos are defeated.
Platforms
Falling Platform	Platforms that break once stood on and slowly descend before disappearing. The vanishing platforms that appear in a Timer Challenge and the giant moon platforms in the Underground Moon Caverns function like Falling Platforms.
Floating corn	Corncobs floating in lava. Standing on one end of floating corn causes it to roll in that direction.
Flower Road	Pressing a P Switch causes a Flower Road to form a nearby bridge across bottomless pits. It gradually recedes at the rear and will disappear beneath Mario's feet if he does not keep pace with it.
Giant Swing	Pendulous blocks that swing across empty space. They are briefly parallel with the ground at the fullest arch of the swing, allowing them to briefly be stood on.
Girder	Iron girders extend over bottomless pits and create narrow gaps between which Mario can Wall Jump. Some girders are hollow and can be entered, while others are Swinging Scaffoldings suspended by chains. In 2D areas, Donkey Kong tosses barrels down girders.
Hill	Metal columns carried by a lava flow. They are pushed deeper into lava as they pass under grating, but rise back up.
Hip Drop Move Lift	A circular lift in the Cloud Kingdom. Ground-pounding its center launches it skyward.
Lift	Moving platforms. Their design and context for moving are generally informed by the environment. Some are fastened to tracks.
Moon Pedestal	Moon Pedestals are flush with the ground. Power Moons appear above them, either by completing a nearby task or just inherently in the environment.
Movable cover	Platforms that can be vertically raised by a captured Uproot.
Mushroom Platform	Platforms rising above poison in a 2D area. They appear in pairs. Standing on one Mushroom Platform causes it to sink under Mario's weight and the other to rise. They return to their original positions when he jumps off.
Mysterious Cloud	Striking a Mysterious Cloud with Cappy temporarily transforms it into a broad, cloud platform. It only lasts for a few seconds before returning to its original state.
Propeller Pillar	Rotating ruin platforms on climbable poles in the Forgotten Isle. They rotate clockwise in set intervals. Similar platforms called Gears appear in the Luncheon Kingdom.
Push-Block	Protrusions that shift in and out of walls.
Rising Stone Pillar	Stair-like pillar platforms. One's position shifts when the elevated pillar is ground-pounded.
Rotating platform	Oblong platforms in the Underground Power Plant. One lights up and rotates around its pivot point for a brief period of time when struck by Cappy. It slows down before stopping completely.
Sand Geyser	Sand Geysers rise and fall out of quicksand around Tostarena Ruins. A fully risen geyser can be used as a platform. An actively rising Sand Geyser carries Mario to its top, potentially keeping him from sinking into the quicksand.
Seesaw	Lifts that tilt under Mario's weight. They only appear during a Timer Challenge.
Spinning saucepan	Rotating platforms attached to the side of Mount Volbono. One side of a spinning saucepan is lava, the other solid earth. They rotate in set intervals that can be timed.
Swing	Lifts that sway back and forth like pendulums.
Tapering platform	Platforms that submerge in lava in set intervals, then rise back up. Only the center of the platform is consistently above lava.
Trampoline	Trampolines bounce Mario high into the air. Ground-pounding the surface makes him jump higher. There are variants of trampoline in most kingdoms that match the surround environment. Examples include parasols, awnings, taxis, and big mushrooms.
Transparent Platform	Invisible platforms and lifts that can only be seen as a captured Moe-Eye. Some Transparent Platforms outpace Moe-Eye with drawn shades, necessitating traversal without the platforms being visible.
Wire Net Platform	Chain-link lifts that appear above lava. Some Wire Net Platforms are attached to tracks that bring them through lava directly. Fiery hazards and Lava Bubbles can phase through them.
Wildlife
Bird	Hawks found soaring above Tostarena. They carry Power Moons and release them when struck. These birds fly in consistent patterns that can be tracked.
Butterfly	A giant butterfly in the Forgotten Isle that releases a Power Moon when struck. It is potentially an imaginal Tropical Wiggler. Smaller butterflies with more realistic designs appear in other kingdoms.
Penguin	Small birds of Shiveria. They are skittish and take flight when approached. One carries a Power Moon.
Small animal	Ground animals that quickly runaway when approached. Doggedly pursuing one eventually makes it disappear, leaving behind a coin. There are four species of small animal: chipmunks, rats, geckos, and crabs. Which animals appear where depends on the environment of the visited kingdom. No small animals occur in the lunar kingdoms, and crabs are the only ones that occur underwater.
Small bird	Little birds that fly away when approached, but may land on Mario's nose when he sleeps. Small birds congregate around objects of interest, some of which are otherwise cryptically hidden. A few carry Power Moons and release them when struck. There is a unique species of small bird found in most of the kingdoms, some of which resemble real-world species such as scarlet macaws, blue jays, and Eurasian tree sparrows. Doves, pigeons, penguins, and seagulls serve the same role as small birds within their respective kingdoms.
Small UFO	The small UFO appears in the Moon Kingdom once its Moon Rock has been struck. It behaves like the earthbound small birds. The small UFO is similar to Torkdrift, but their relationship is not clear.
Wedding articles
Binding Band	An ancient ring beneath the Inverted Pyramid, worn by Knucklotec. After being stolen by Bowser, the pyramid rises from the dunes and sends the Sand Kingdom into a cold snap. The returned article can be ground-pounded for a Power Moon.
Frost-Frosted Cake	The traditional reward for the Bound Bowl Grand Prix, baked by the Shiverian Elder. It appears in the background of the Snowline Circuit once returned.
Lochlady Dress	The national treasure of Lake Lamode, worn by Princess Peach for most of the game. Its theft leaves the Lochladies despaired. Once returned, the dress is put back on display. Its mannequin is a glowing knob-like structure that releases a Power Moon.
Soirée Bouquet	Flowers cultivated by Steam Gardeners on the Sky Garden Tower and in the Secret Flower Field. Most of the flowers are stolen by the Broodals and Torkdrift for Bowser's wedding, and they are incorporated into Peach's bouquet. They recolonize these areas once each of their's respective boss is defeated.
Sparkle Water	Water from the carbonated sea of Bubblaine. Mollusque-Lanceur inhibits the fountains and keeps locals from using the water. Defeating the boss makes the fountains flow again and the Sparkle Water accessible to everyone again.
Stupendous Stew	The national dish of the Volbonans, served in Peronza Plaza for the Cooking Carnival. The stew is as hot as lava, burning Mario. Knocking certain vegetables into Stupendous Stew releases coins or moons. It is briefly apprehended by Cookatiel and is served at Bowser's wedding.
Other objects
Arrow Sign	Signs that direct players towards the intended path of a visited area. Mario usually has the option to deviate from the recommended direction. Arrow Signs spin when struck by Cappy.
Bubbler	Creates air bubbles.
Checkpoint Flag	Checkpoint Flags appear in most kingdoms and on the Odyssey. Dying brings the player to the last Checkpoint Flag they touched or hit with Cappy. The player can also warp to any Checkpoint Flag they previously touched or hit with Cappy by selecting it on the map. Touching an underwater Checkpoint Flag or hitting one with Cappy spawns a bubble.
Flower / Bush	Flora that rustles when Mario walks through it or strikes it with Cappy. Disturbed vegetation sometimes discharges items such as coin stacks. The species of flowers and bushes in a kingdom are unique from one another, reflecting each one's unique environment. The bushes in the Cap Kingdom can be flattened with a ground-pound, releasing a coin.
Hint Art	Artwork that cryptically hints at the locality of a Power Moon. The kingdom depicted in a piece of Hint Art never correlates with kingdom the piece occurs in.
Jaxi Stand	Jaxi Stands summon the Jaxi when prompted. Cappy can swing on the top of one like a knob-like structures. Jaxi Stands express fear when an enemy is near, suggesting they may be alive.
Rankings Board	The Rankings Board tracks the player's World Ranking and Friend Ranking in most minigames, namely the Jump-Rope Challenge, Beach Volleyball, RC Car Challenge, Bound Bowl Grand Prix, and Koopa Freerunning. Mario can view this ranks by prompting it. The Rankings Board tracks Mario's movements when near and can be jumped on like a non-playable character. It appears in every kingdom except for the Dark Side and Darker Side, normally near the green Roving Racer.
Souvenirs	Souvenirs are sold in Crazy Cap stores and can only be purchased with regional coins. Once purchased, the souvenir appears inside the Odyssey and it a visual indication of progress.
Stickers	Stickers are also sold in Crazy Cap stores and purchased with regional coins. One is placed on the exterior of the Odyssey when purchased.
Travel Tip	Signs that contain information on actions. Some are fastened to walls, while others are staked into the ground. Like Arrow Signs, staked Travel Tips spin when struck by Cappy.

Clothing

Main article: Crazy Cap

Image	Name	Description	Price	Availability
	Mario Cap	A red hat that has seen its fair share of adventures.	—	Starting hat
	Mario Suit	This tried-and-true outfit has weathered many adventures.	—	Starting suit

Kingdoms

There are seventeen named locations that Mario can explore, most of which are in what the game calls "kingdoms." Each location has a specific theme, some being similar to themes seen in previous Super Mario titles, others being original themes. Some locations are based on a real-world location (e.g., Metro Kingdom's main area, New Donk City, is based on New York City). Bowser is after various items in some of these locations, which all tie to his preparations for his wedding.

Image	Kingdom and location	Summary	Story missions
				Wedding item	Power Moon color	Total number of Power Moons	Necessary number of Power Moons to power up the Odyssey
	Cap Kingdom Bonneton	A misty town where many Bonneter home-ships reside. Paragoombas, Mini Goombas, and frogs can be found in the place, and its boss is Topper.	1. Cappy of the Cap Kingdom	Tiara		31	None
	Cascade Kingdom Fossil Falls	A prehistoric tropical mountainous area where Chain Chomps and Burrbos can be found. Madame Broode is fought here.	1. Our First Power Moon 2. Multi Moon Atop the Falls	None		40	5
	Sand Kingdom Tostarena	A desert turned cold where Bullet Bills and Goombas are common. Mario can move around more quickly by riding Jaxi. The bosses fought here are Hariet and Knucklotec.	1. Atop the Highest Tower 2. Moon Shards in the Sand 3. Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid 4. The Hole in the Desert	Binding Band		89	16
	Lake Kingdom Lake Lamode	A large lake area with an underwater plaza. Rango is fought in this kingdom.	1. Broodals Over the Lake	Lochlady Dress		42	8
	Wooded Kingdom Steam Gardens	A forest neighboring an iron building in a zone surrounded by mountains and a geodesic dome. Many Uproots and Sherms can be found here, and its bosses are Spewart and Torkdrift.	1. Road to Sky Garden 2. Flower Thieves of Sky Garden 3. Path to the Secret Flower Field 4. Defend the Secret Flower Field!	Soirée Bouquet		76	16
	Cloud Kingdom Nimbus Arena	A small arena on the clouds. Bowser is fought here for the first time.	1. Hat-to-Hat Combat	None		9	None
	Lost Kingdom Forgotten Isle	A tropical jungle-like island. Poisonous areas with Fuzzies and Tropical Wigglers appear.	None	None		35	10
	Metro Kingdom New Donk City	A large city area with several skyscrapers. Mechawiggler is fought here.	1. The Scourge on the Skyscraper 2. A Fresh Start for the City 3. A Traditional Festival!	None		81	20
	Snow Kingdom Shiveria	A snow realm with an underground village and a racetrack. This area has many Ty-foos and Spinies, and Rango is its boss.	1. The Cake Thief's Parting Gift 2. The Bound Bowl Grand Prix	Frost-Frosted Cake		55	10
	Seaside Kingdom Bubblaine	A coastal area with several giant gold and glass chalices as the main landmarks. Its boss is Mollusque-Lanceur.	1. The Glass Is Half Empty!	Sparkle Water		71	10
	Luncheon Kingdom Mount Volbono	A colorful volcanic area made out of food around a pink lava sea with Lava Bubbles. The bosses fought here are Spewart and Cookatiel.	1. The Broodals Are After Some Cookin' 2. Under the Cheese Rocks 3. Big Pot on the Volcano: Dive In! 4. Climb Up the Cascading Magma 5. Cookatiel Showdown!	Stupendous Stew		68	18
	Ruined Kingdom Crumbleden	A place with tall buildings reduced to ruins. The boss fought here is the Ruined Dragon.	1. Battle with the Lord of Lightning!	None		10	3
	Bowser's Kingdom Bowser's Castle	An area with large Japanese-style temples and structures surrounded by colorful clouds. The main enemies found here are Pokios and Stairface Ogres. Hariet and Topper are fought firstly, and RoboBrood shows up as the kingdom boss.	1. Infiltrate Bowser's Castle! 2. Smart Bombing 3. Big Broodal Battle 4. Showdown at Bowser's Castle	None		62	8
	Moon Kingdom Honeylune Ridge	An area on the Moon with low-gravity sections on the surface and lava-themed sections below the ground. Bowser is fought here.	1. Bowser's Moon Wedding	None		38	None
	Mushroom Kingdom Peach's Castle	Peach's Castle. Many elements in this kingdom reference Super Mario 64, including the regular Power Moons, which are shaped like Power Stars.	None	None		104	None
	Dark Side Rabbit Ridge	A location on the dark side of the Moon, populated by top hat-wearing rabbit-like creatures and the Broodals.	1. Arrival at Rabbit Ridge!	None		24	None
	Darker Side Culmina Crater	A location on the even darker side of the Moon, acting as a final challenge for Mario and Cappy, having to traverse a harsh lava level. Acts similarly to Champion's Road or the Grandmaster Galaxy from the previous games.	1. Long Journey's End	None		1	None

Development

Background

Official infographic showing the recognized difference between the progression-oriented and the more sandbox-exploration style of the 3D Super Mario series, or, as put by Miyamoto, "casual" and "core" games. Super Mario Odyssey is considered to be the latter.

When asked about "coming home" to the Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine style of gameplay, Shigeru Miyamoto explained that when he was developing Super Mario 64 with Yoshiaki Koizumi, they realized that the title would be more directed towards the "core gamer," rather than the casual, pick-up-and-go gamer. After Super Mario Sunshine, their focus reshifted to more accessible, casual gamers, hence encouraging them to make Super Mario Galaxy with more progression-oriented gameplay corridors.

Then in recent years, we made Super Mario 3D World and even though that's a 3D game, it's a little more accessible to everybody. [...] So when we thought about making a Super Mario for Switch, we wanted to make it [...] something a little bit more on the core side, that people who like action games can really get into.

As Super Mario Odyssey was developed alongside the Switch hardware, Yoshiaki Koizumi encouraged the game's developers to share their requirements and suggestions with the hardware development team. This directly led to the inclusion of the two motion-sensitive controllers and the HD rumble feature on the Nintendo Switch hardware, which became a prominent part of Super Mario Odyssey gameplay.

Early ideas and prototypes

Development for Super Mario Odyssey began right after Super Mario 3D World was released in late 2013. Miyamoto sought more senior developers and staff teams who had been involved in past 3D Super Mario titles, in order to really "go back to the roots" of Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario 64. As a result, Yoshiaki Koizumi was made the game's producer, and Super Mario 3D World director Kenta Motokura again took on the role of director. Miyamoto remained with a consultative role throughout development, and although he contributed a lot of feedback, he was also very accepting of the development team's ideas. Motokura revealed that early stages of development involved creating a "huge" number of gameplay prototypes with numerous ideas, and the capture ability was one of them.

[The capture ability] was just one of the ideas that came up, but we worked on it for two or three days, and it just instantly turned into something that was really fun, and we decided [that it should be] the center of this game.

Many of the other different prototype ideas were still included, providing for the diversity in-game mechanics throughout the game's stages, known as "kingdoms." These "fully realized worlds" were influenced by the kingdoms from Motokura's favorite Super Mario title, Super Mario Bros. 3, as well as Japanese hakoniwa box gardens that bring rich landscapes to life in a miniaturized form. The sizes of these worlds were often adjusted to ensure that the player can regularly discover an engaging action to perform. This was also intended to allow handheld players to still accomplish a Power Moon mission, even if they have only a few minutes to play.

Design decisions

Super Mario Odyssey's theme is highly focused on "surprises" and "travel," and the developers incorporated many of their travel experiences around the world. For instance, elements of the Sand Kingdom were derived from Kenta Motokura's experiences during a trip to Mexico, and the Luncheon Kingdom's food aesthetics was inspired by Italy and other European countries.

Kenta Motokura (left) and Yoshiaki Koizumi (right) being interviewed as part of a Nintendo Treehouse segment for E3 2017

The developers recognized that when people travel to foreign countries, something that really has an impact is the different currencies. Therefore, they wanted to have Mario collect and use different regional coins in each kingdom. Since the player travels outside the Mushroom Kingdom, the diverse art style between all the different kingdoms aimed to recreate the feelings of surprise and discovery when visiting foreign lands. It was also noted that a lot of time was spent in getting the right balance between familiar Super Mario concepts and completely new ones.

An example was the realistic T-Rex that is able to be captured by Mario. The developers looked back for inspiration from familiar Super Mario World elements in Dinosaur Land, although they wanted to use a design that was "unseen" in a Super Mario game. Familiar gameplay elements include the "8-bit" side-scrolling areas of the kingdoms, reminiscent to Super Mario Bros. in which progress is more "confined" and "precise." This was intended to be an engaging contrast to the 3D sandbox environments.

The developers knew that they wanted to have a city environment in the game that would resonate with players. As Donkey Kong-inspired elements in the city came about, Pauline's presence in the series inspired the team to have her be the mayor of New Donk City. Some character development for Pauline was required in her transition from a damsel in distress to a major character, and it was decided that she would have an interest in jazz. This led to the composition of the game's theme song shown in the E3 2017 trailer, titled "Jump Up, Super Star!" which was made to give the game energy and help get the audience excited.

To develop the game's camera system, the team looked at previous 3D Super Mario games. Miyamoto discussed how the 3D camera in Super Mario 64 worked very well, as it had the joystick as well as the C buttons to adjust the automatic camera. Super Mario Sunshine had the C stick in order to control the camera freely, although they received feedback that the camera control was "a little bit difficult." With later 3D titles such as Super Mario Galaxy, the minimal control of the camera also attracted some negative feedback. Miyamoto added that it is "very difficult to find the right balance."

With Super Mario Odyssey, we made sure that the camera controls are really really smooth and easy to use, and the Switch controllers can really serve to that. [We] really made a sandbox-style game that's really easy and feels good to control.

Music

Main article: List of Super Mario Odyssey media

The official cover of the single "Jump Up, Super Star!"

A unique aspect of this title is a vocal main theme, "Jump Up, Super Star!" sung by Pauline (interpreted by Kate Higgins, credited as Kate Davis). The song is big-band jazz style and details an adventure across the worlds from this game, with Pauline referring to herself as Mario's "1-Up Girl." It was released worldwide on October 20, 2017, on the iTunes Store, while the short version was downloadable for free until January 2018. The song's lyrics are also printed inside both the Western and Japanese packaging on the paper part of the cover.

Super Mario Odyssey's ending also features another song with lyrics, called "Break Free (Lead the Way)," and has a version with Japanese lyrics as well.

On December 21, 2017, Nintendo announced an original soundtrack album for the game, which was released in Japan on February 28, 2018. The album contains four discs with 136 tracks in total, as well as two stickers and a booklet containing concept art of Pauline and comments from the staff. Additionally, the Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection containing 12 tracks was released worldwide on the iTunes Store on December 22, 2017.

On the weekend of September 15–16, 2018, the Super Mario Orchestra Concert took place, where music from Super Mario Odyssey was played as well as tracks from other games such as Yoshi's Story and Super Mario 64.

Release

Nintendo Switch bundle

A Super Mario Odyssey-themed Nintendo Switch bundle was available on launch day (with the exception of South Korea, which was released on April 26, 2018).

Region	Red Joy-Con	Odyssey-themed carrying case	Super Mario Odyssey game included	Odyssey-themed stickers
Japan	Yes	Yes	Physical copy	Yes
Americas	Yes	Yes	Digital download code	No
Europe and South Africa	Yes	No	Digital download code	No
Oceania	Yes	No	Physical copy	No
Hong Kong and Taiwan	Yes	Yes	Physical copy	Yes
Southeast Asia and Middle East	Yes	No	Physical copy	No
South Korea	Yes	Yes	Physical copy	No

The packaging for the American bundle

Starter pack

North American starter pack

A starter pack for Super Mario Odyssey with a strategy guide was released on September 28, 2018, in North America.

Nintendo Labo VR

Through the version 1.3.0 update that was released on April 25, 2019, Super Mario Odyssey features compatibility with the Nintendo Labo's Toy-Con VR Goggles in the mode "Playing in VR," which allows players to experience a small variation of the game in virtual reality. The experience includes three mini-missions set in the Cap Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, and Luncheon Kingdom; another New Donk City Festival performance; and two cutscenes. The player can choose not to use the Toy-Con VR Goggles and instead play the mode with the normal view.

In each mission, Mario must find all three musical instruments and deliver them to the correct musicians in the area. Each instrument is revealed after Mario collects a string of notes. The objective is marked complete if all three musicians have been recruited and Mario has collected at least 100 coins. Like in Assist Mode, Mario cannot be defeated, and if he falls into a hazard or goes out of bounds, he is encased in a bubble and brought back to stable ground.

• Find Band Members in the Cap Kingdom!: This objective is set in the Central Plaza. It is unlocked after the player clears the Cap Kingdom in the main game.
• Find Band Members in the Seaside Kingdom!: This objective is set on the kingdom's beach in the daytime. It is unlocked after the player clears the Seaside Kingdom in the main game.
• Find Band Members in the Luncheon Kingdom!: This objective is set in Peronza Plaza. It is unlocked after the player clears the Luncheon Kingdom in the main game.
• Concert Hall: Pauline and the band, as well as the musicians recruited in the previous objectives, perform "Jump Up, Super Star!" at the New Donk City Hall Auditorium. This option is unlocked after the player clears all three missions.
• Theater: Opening: The game's opening cutscene but without the "In the skies above Peach's castle..." text.
• Theater: Ending: The game's ending cutscene. It is unlocked after the player beats the main game.

Updates

In order to play online, players must have downloaded the most recent software update.

Ver. 1.0.1

An update was released on October 27, 2017. The following changes were made:

• Several fixes have been made to enhance the user’s experience.

Ver. 1.1.0

An update was released on November 30, 2017. The following change was made:

• Added Korean-language support.

Ver. 1.2.0

An update was released on February 21, 2018. The following changes were made:

• After completing the game, a new mini-game Balloon World will now be playable.
  • Please note that on March 05, 2018, server side adjustments were made to the balloons displayed in the Find It list.
• Talk to Luigi in any of the kingdoms to start playing.
• After completing the game, a number of special outfits will be added to the shop.
• A number of new filters have been added to Snapshot Mode.
• Jump-Rope Challenge has been adjusted so that there will be a speed change after reaching 110 jumps.
• World Rankings and Friend Rankings have been reset for Jump-Rope Challenge.
• Best records will not be reset.
• Fixed a number of issues to improve the gameplay experience.

Ver. 1.3.0

An update was released on April 25, 2019. The following changes were made:

• Now supporting Toy-Con VR Goggles from the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit.
  • Go to Playing in VR from menu to start the game.
• Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Glitches

Main article: List of Super Mario Odyssey glitches

Camera

Talkatoo camera lock

If the player performs a Cap Throw at Talkatoo and talks to him at the same time, the camera will lock into place. Additionally, if the player performs a somersault and quickly turns the camera to face Talkatoo, he will be standing in midair. This glitch can be used to cheat the Jump-Rope Challenge in the Metro Kingdom and get a maximum score of 99,999 jumps. The player can return to regular ground by shaking their controller or pressing and can end the glitch completely by entering another area such as the Crazy Cap shop or by speaking to someone else. If the player performs this glitch and performs a Cap Throw at a Scarecrow, the screen will move the position as it normally would and freeze there instead. If the player performs this glitch and captures a pair of binoculars or a spark pylon, the screen will not move, and inside the binoculars, the vision is that of what is usually inside a pair of binoculars.

As of the February 21, 2018, update, this glitch has been patched, with the worldwide and friends rankings for the Jump-Rope Challenge having been reset.

Physics

Nintendog jumping in midair

If the player bounces off the Nintendog when it is in midair, the Nintendog will remain in midair for a while before jumping again. Consecutively repeating this glitch allows the player to gain immense jump height as long as they keep performing Cap Throws in between to maintain their height. This glitch can be performed in any kingdom where the Nintendog appears.

Take letters anywhere

In New Donk City's park, if the player captures the letters in the Metro Kingdom and lines them up so at least one is on the boundary of the park and the "M" is facing towards the Odyssey, they can use a motor scooter to push said "M" into the other letter. By doing this, they will be able to capture the letter and take it out of bounds, letting them bring it anywhere they want in the city. This then has various effects throughout the level.

Pre-release and unused content

Main article: List of Super Mario Odyssey pre-release and unused content

The pre-release box art (left) and the final box art (right) of Super Mario Odyssey

The pre-release version of the Multi Moon collection screen

The pre-release box art of the game featured Mario wearing a sombrero and poncho in the Sand Kingdom. The final box art was changed to him being in the Lake Kingdom due to supposed criticisms about the appearance of a "Mexican Mario" on the box art and being described as a negative stereotype of the Mexican people. Despite the image's removal from the box art, the outfit itself was not removed and remains available in-game.

During the E3 playthrough of this game, certain items had different names. Multi Moons were originally called "Grand Moons," and the Binding Band was simply referred to as the "Wedding Ring," which were literally transliterated and translated, respectively, from the Japanese original. The regional coins of the Sand Kingdom and Metro Kingdom were called "Pyramid Coins" and "City Coins," respectively, but they are not used in the final game. Additionally, the mission Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid was named "Inverted Pyramid Showdown."

During the Nintendo Switch Presentation trailer, Cappy was not shown with eyes. Similarly, during the Switch Presentation and E3 trailers, Peach's tiara is shown as a regular tiara rather than Tiara herself. Both were most likely done to avoid revealing the characters too soon. Also during the Switch Presentation trailer, the electronic billboard for Steam Gardens found in New Donk City showed that the location was originally named "Kogwald."

There were also minor details that were changed, such as the hat on the door of the Odyssey being much smaller, and the Metro Kingdom's Power Moons being more bronze than brown. Several of the quotes uttered by NPCs are different than in the final game, such as the RC Car driver in New Donk City originally saying, "Is there a better way to spend free time? Nope," before it was changed to "How are my kids so good at this?" The HUD during the E3 demo did not feature the instructions to press to view the map and for the menu, or the compass underneath the Health Meter. When there is only one hit point left, the Health Meter flashes differently than in the final game. When the player acquired a Life-Up Heart, the extra health meter was colored green alongside the first one instead of light blue.

In New Donk City, there are signs present in certain areas that are not in the final game, and the Mayor Pauline Commemorative Park has a rocket ship taking the player to a bonus area. In the final game, the player must first find a hidden room inside a building and reach the pipe at the end, and they will be taken to a hidden area with said rocket. The rooftop pool beside the top of city hall was significantly deeper in the E3 demo, with the water level being just over Mario's head; in the final game, the water level approximately reaches Mario's neck. It is likely that this change was due to the original water level leaving Mario susceptible to drowning, as demonstrated in a YouTube video uploaded by gaming news site Polygon during E3. Additionally, an unused sprite of an 8-bit Metro Kingdom regional coin exists in the game's files, but it was left unused in the final game due to the minimal presence of 8-bit sections in that kingdom.

Reception

Critical reception

Super Mario Odyssey has received widespread critical acclaim. Prior to its release, EDGE Magazine gave Super Mario Odyssey a perfect score of 10, praising the game for "taking big risks with an established formula and having them all pay off handsomely." Ryan McCaffery of IGN had a similar view, also giving the game a perfect score of 10. Despite criticizing the camera controls, McCaffery was ultimately very impressed with the game, saying that it "is a brilliant adventure and love letter to the series that made Nintendo a household name." Phillip Kollar and Allegra Frank of Polygon also praised the game, scoring it 9.5 out of 10. While Allegra somewhat criticized the boss battles, the two reviewers ended with "Super Mario Odyssey is almost certain to be counted among the best games in Nintendo's star series." Andrew Webster of The Verge called the game "A weird, wild world bursting with ideas," praising how the game was always surprising, saying, "Because each world is so different from the last, I found myself constantly discovering things I didn't expect or hadn't seen before." Peter Brown of GameSpot praised the game for its variety of platforming challenges and puzzles and how "The opportunities introduced by possessing others isn't just an easy source of laughs, but also works hand in hand with Odyssey's ever-present challenges," while criticizing how some of Cappy's actions require motion controls. He gave the game a 10/10. Dave Thier of Forbes praised how unique the game was, saying, "Super Mario Odyssey is a wide-open challenge that never stops changing, even dozens of hours in," while heavily criticizing the game's motion controls. He gave the game a 9.5/10. The game currently averages a score of 97 on review aggregate site Metacritic (based on 67 reviews); 97.42% on GameRankings (based on 58 reviews), making it the third-highest-rated game on the website; and 97, with a 98% recommendation rating, on OpenCritic.

Reviews
Release	Reviewer, Publication	Score	Comment
Nintendo Switch	Ryan McCaffery, IGN	10/10	Mario's games have been around for almost as long as game consoles have been a thing, but thankfully, he's always evolving. We rarely get the same Mario twice. Super Mario Odyssey delivers on that ongoing promise of originality and innovation: It distills the venerable series' joyful, irreverent world and characters and best-in-class platforming action, and introduces a steady stream of new and unexpected mechanics. It's all spun together into a generational masterpiece.
Nintendo Switch	Phillip Kollar and Allegra Frank, Polygon	9.5/10	For a character nearing 40 years old, it's amazing that Mario has remained not only a beloved character but one whose games are generally expected to be great. From that perspective, it's no surprise that Super Mario Odyssey is, yes, a great game. But more than that, it's a fantastic, even fundamental addition to Mario's legacy. From a plumber to a doctor to a tennis star to, uh, a Goomba, Mario has endured. No, this will not be the last Mario game, but it is almost certain to be lauded as one of his best.
Nintendo Switch	Andrew Webster, The Verge	N/A	It's a testament to the sheer creativity underlying Odyssey that, even after watching the credits roll and playing for more than 24 hours, I still regularly come across things I haven't seen before. (The game opens up significantly after you complete the story.) There are coins and moons to collect and tucked-away nooks to discover. There are many moments in Odyssey where it doesn't necessarily look like a Mario game, but more like the squat plumber has been transported into some other virtual realm. But it always feels like Mario — because it never stops surprising you.
Nintendo Switch	Peter Brown, GameSpot	10/10	Odyssey is sustained beyond its major milestones not only through colorful worlds and hidden challenges, but through the sheer joy of controlling Mario, who's never felt more responsive or dynamic in action. Even with everything new that's been introduced, Nintendo's forward-thinking platformer retains the series' classic handcrafted appeal, which is even more impressive when you realize how densely packed each kingdom is. Mario's latest outing is big, bold, and bursting with new ideas, and like Breath of the Wild, is another instance of Nintendo going above and beyond to redefine our expectations. It's a shining example of refined creativity, and another crown jewel for Switch that is without equal.
Nintendo Switch	Dave Thier, Forbes	9.5/10	Super Mario Odyssey is a wide-open challenge that never stops changing, even dozens of hours in. It's of a kind with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which offered a similar sense of scope to Nintendo's other headlining single-player franchise. It's a world that feels huge at first, then small as you get to know it, and then huge again as you realize how fantastically dense it is with secrets and challenges. It gives you a simple set of tools and then asks you to do something different with them every ten minutes. Super Mario Odyssey is a fun game, an unoriginal observation that feels nonetheless vital in the modern gaming landscape. It is a game that tasks you with finding joy, and then lets you point yourself in the right direction. It is a game you should play.
Aggregators
Compiler		Score
Metacritic		97
GameRankings		97.42%
OpenCritic		97

Awards and acknowledgements

Super Mario Odyssey was nominated for six awards at The Game Awards 2017, winning one, in the following categories:

• "Game of the Year" (Nominated). Lost to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
• "Best Game Direction" (Nominated). Lost to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
• "Best Score/Music" (Nominated). Lost to NieR: Automata.
• "Best Audio Design" (Nominated). Lost to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.
• "Best Action/Adventure Game" (Nominated). Lost to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
• "Best Family Game" (Won). Other nominees were Splatoon 2, Sonic Mania, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Sales

By December 31, 2017, Super Mario Odyssey had sold 9.07 million copies worldwide. By March 31, 2018, it reached 10.41 million copies, making it the best-selling game for the Nintendo Switch. As of January 31, 2019, it reached 13.76 million copies, although Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold 15.02 million copies worldwide, lowering Super Mario Odyssey to the second-best-selling first-party game for the Nintendo Switch.

By March 31, 2021, the game had sold 20.83 million copies, making it the best-selling 3D Super Mario game. As of March 31st, 2024, the game has sold 27.96 million copies.

Artbook

Main article: The Art of Super Mario Odyssey

A book full of concept artwork and insight into the development of the characters and locales of the game, titled The Art of Super Mario Odyssey, was published by Dark Horse Comics and released in Japan on September 28, 2018, and in English-speaking countries on October 22, 2019.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Super Mario Odyssey.

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  Mario, Cappy, and enemies they can capture

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  Bowser and Peach

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  Mario, Cappy, and Pauline

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  Topper

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  Postcards of various kingdoms

Media

For a list of in-game music, see List of Super Mario Odyssey in-game music.

Jump Up, Super Star! - The theme song of Super Mario Odyssey, as heard in the E3 2017 Spotlight.

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Jump Up, Super Star! (Short Version) - Final sections from the short version of "Jump Up, Super Star!", available through the Super Mario Odyssey website. The ending follows the "Odyssey, ya see" bridge in this version.

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Staff

Main article: List of Super Mario Odyssey staff

Producers

• Yoshiaki Koizumi
• Koichi Hayashida

Director

• Kenta Motokura

References to other games

• Game & Watch series: The silhouette of a hat-wearing Mr. Game & Watch appears on minigame icons.
• Donkey Kong: The location New Donk City is a throwback to Mario's early origins. There are steel girders that resemble the ones seen in this game, and the taxicabs have license plates reading "1981-ND," referencing the year Mario and Donkey Kong made their debut. The name New Donk City is also a reference to Donkey Kong himself. Pauline can also be found here, and she originated from this game. The melody from the 25m theme can be heard halfway through "Jump Up, Super Star!" as well as during the ending cutscene variation of "Break Free (Lead the Way)." The bassist can also be heard playing the 25m theme when Mario first finds him. Also, the sound effect played when Mario jumps over a barrel in the game can be heard at the end of the aforementioned riff in "Jump Up, Super Star!" During the New Donk City festival, if the player does not talk with Pauline, she will at one point dance by thrusting her hips back and forth, mirroring her sprite animation from the original arcade game. In an 8-bit segment using sprites from this game in New Donk City, Mario must dodge barrels while climbing girders. Oil drums also appear, along with coins spelling out "DK." Pauline's original design (she was then known as Lady) and Donkey Kong's original design also make cameos as graffiti art on a building. Pauline's purple sun hat in her standard attire may be a reference to Pauline's lost items from the game. In addition, the lost items were twice referenced in the side mission Personal Request for the Mayor, one in regards to selecting a parasol, a hat, and a purse regarding her treasured items, while the other is hunting down Pauline's gift, with all options being the aforementioned items. In addition, in the same sidequest, one of her questions mentions what had happened in her past involved being abducted by a giant ape, referring to the plot of Donkey Kong. The Classic Cap and Classic Suit outfit is based on Mario's classic outfit in this game.
• Super Mario Bros.: Several parts of the game allow Mario to walk within walls from a 2D perspective, using sprites and sound effects from this game, as well as altering the stage music to an 8-bit variation. A scene of Mario fighting Bowser from this game, accompanied by the castle theme, is visible when Mario captures Bowser. With its sunglasses on, a Moe-Eye sometimes hums the first few notes of the Ground Theme as well as the ending theme from this game while walking around. A replica of Super Mario Bros. can be played at New Donk City where Mario traverses through World 1-1, including an arrangement of the Ground Theme and the Underground Theme. The 1-Up jingle can be heard in two separate parts when one pauses and un-pauses the game.
• Golf: U.S. Course: Mario's Golf Cap and Outfit originate from this game.
• Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally: The Mechanic Cap and Mechanic Outfit originate from this game.
• Super Mario Bros. 2: Mario holds and throws vegetables found in the Luncheon Kingdom the same way as he does in this game. Rocket Ships, now known as Mini Rockets, are reused from this game.
• Super Mario Bros. 3: The music that plays in the Slots minigame room and the Picture Match areas is an arrangement of "Spinning Slots" from this game. The sound effect that plays when a Rocket Flower is used is the sound effect that plays when the Power Meter is full in this game. A scene of Mario fighting Bowser from this game, accompanied by the final boss theme, is visible when Mario captures Bowser. Jizos in Bowser's Kingdom resemble the original design of Statue Mario. The concept of traveling to different kingdoms originated from this game, with the Seaside Kingdom sharing the same Japanese name as Water Land.
• Qix: The Sombrero and Poncho originate from the Game Boy version of this game.
• Super Mario Land: Moe-Eyes are similar to the Moai statues and enemies found in the Easton Kingdom, and the Aviator Cap originates from Mario's Sky Pop outfit in this game.
• Dr. Mario: Mario's Doctor Outfit and Doctor Headwear originate from this game.
• Super Mario World: A piano arrangement of this game's overworld theme and underwater theme can be heard on radios in New Donk City. When controlled by Mario, a Moe-Eye sometimes hums the game's ending theme while walking around with its sunglasses on. Sprites of Fuzzies from this game are used when Fuzzies appear in 8-bit segments. An arrangement of the music that plays in this game during the bonus areas plays in some of the challenge areas. A scene depicting Mario fighting Bowser from this game, accompanied by the final boss theme, is visible when Mario captures Bowser. Yoshi's House is set up in the same way as it is in this game (with a fireplace and three trees acting as shelter), with the notice even starting with the words "Hello! Sorry I'm not home, but I've gone to..." This reference was kept in the German and Spanish localizations but not the French.
• NES Open Tournament Golf: Mario's Golf Cap and Outfit are notably used in this game.
• Mario Paint: Mario's Painter Outfit, Black Tuxedo, and Conductor Wig and Outfit from this game's artwork appear.
• Super Mario Kart: A cover of the music that plays on the Mario Circuit courses from this game plays during the RC Car Challenge in New Donk City.
• Super Mario All-Stars: Mario's black top hat originates from this game's box art without the "M" emblem.
• Yoshi's Cookie: The Chef Hat and Chef Suit originate from the NES version of this game.
• Donkey Kong Country series: In addition to New Donk City being named after Donkey Kong, characters' names from this series appear as street signs, such as Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Tiny Kong, Cranky Kong, Candy Kong, Rambi, Expresso, Squawks, and King K. Rool. Diddy is also the basis of an outfit and cap that Mario can wear.
• Mario's Picross: The Explorer Hat and Explorer Outfit originate from this game.
• Super Mario 64: Super Mario Odyssey is considered a spiritual successor to both this game and Super Mario Sunshine. The structure of the kingdoms carries over what was established in this game, such as the lack of a time limit and having areas change each time the player visits them, based on what the player has previously completed. This game also introduced utilizing caps as power-ups. The number on Mario's football jersey and baseball uniform is "64." There is a minigame involving a footrace with Koopa Troopas, much like with Koopa the Quick. Mario can jump into some paintings in specific kingdoms to get to other kingdoms. In the Mushroom Kingdom, the music that plays after Mario jumps into a painting and the two different actions of how Mario exits the paintings reflecting on if he won or lost are used. Mario's idle animation is similar to the one in this game, in which he falls asleep and begins to mutter about various kinds of pasta. Treasure chests that need to be opened in a certain order to obtain a Power Moon return. In the Seaside Kingdom, the "Treasure Trap Hidden in the Inlet" Power Moon has the same order to open the treasure chests as the "Treasure of the Ocean Cave" Power Star in Jolly Roger Bay. The jingle that plays when Mario collects a non-plot-specific Power Moon is similar to the "Course Clear" jingle from this game, while the original jingle plays when Mario collects a Power Star in the Mushroom Kingdom. The regional coins in the Mushroom Kingdom have the design of the coins from this game. There is an outfit and cap, aptly named "Mario 64 Suit" and "Mario 64 Cap," respectively, that, when equipped, change Mario's clothes and face to the polygon-like texture used in this game. Another outfit and cap, called "Metal Mario Suit" and "Metal Mario Cap," respectively, changes Mario into his metal form from this game and similarly changes his texture. Yoshi can be found on the rooftop of Peach's Castle in the Mushroom Kingdom just like in this game. Klepto grabs Cappy just like how he grabs Mario's cap in this game. A scene of Mario fighting Bowser in this game and the music that plays when he fights Bowser play when he captures Bowser, and the music can also be heard during a part of "Break Free (Lead the Way)." Mario can perform this game's variation of the Spin Jump when he jumps off one of the bouncy red flowers found in-game. The backyard in Peach's Castle from this game returns, and it and the castle proper are set to an arrangement of the location's original music cue, "Inside the Castle Walls." The jingle that plays when the player has triggered an event returns. The water surrounding Peach's Castle can be drained like in this game. The Power Moon obtained from looking up to the ceiling in Peach's Castle is similar to how Mario looks up to the ceiling to access the course Tower of the Wing Cap. The map that Hint Toad consults is a map of the Bob-omb Battlefield. Torkdrift is also a notable Spindrift. Finally, the post-credits ending has Mario exclaim, "Thank you so much for playing my game!"'
• Mario Artist: The Painter's Cap originates from Mario's outfit in this series' box art.
• Super Mario Sunshine: Super Mario Odyssey is the first 3D Super Mario game since Super Mario Sunshine to feature open sandbox-style levels. Additionally, Mario can once again slide while grabbing on a ledge. Mario retains this game's version of the Spin Jump as well. Some areas feature platforming challenges without the aid of Cappy, similarly to some of the secret courses in this game requiring completion without the aid of FLUDD. The Gushen enemy capture grants Mario abilities very similar to FLUDD's various nozzles, including cleaning burning goop in the Seaside Kingdom, being propelled forward upon the surface of a body of water, and providing a method of defeating Mollusque-Lanceur that is very similar to how numerous bosses in Super Mario Sunshine are defeated (dousing in water by hovering from above). Isle Delfino, the main setting of this game, is visually referenced on the world atlas present on a Japanese billboard advertisement for Super Mario Odyssey. When Mario stands in smoke or the poison spat out by Poison Piranha Plants, he gets covered in soot or the poison, resembling him being covered in goop from this game. Through an update released on February 21, 2018, Mario can receive the outfit and sunglasses like he received from the sunglasses vendor in this game.
• Super Mario 64 DS: The hedge maze outside Peach's Castle found in this game reappears.
• New Super Mario Bros.: When Mario ground-pounds after performing a Spin Jump, he performs the Drill Spin from this game.
• Super Mario Galaxy / Super Mario Galaxy 2: The animation of Mario and Cappy getting a Multi Moon is similar to the animation of Mario getting a Grand Star in these games. The low health buzzer sound also plays when Mario is low on health. Ground-Pound Switches also reappear. Captain Toad and the Toad Brigade, together with the Toad Brigade theme, appear in the game. The Life-Up Heart functions exactly like the Life Mushroom from these games. Mario's idle animation of falling asleep and animation of freezing to death are similar to the ones in these games. Some of Mario's voice clips, such as the sound clip of Mario when he touches lava, are reused from these games, as is one of his sound clips when he jumps, the latter of which is used in the ending, just before Mario jumps on Bowser. The currency in the Moon Kingdom resembles Star Bits and is described as such. Peach's voice clip when she calls out to Mario is reused in a higher pitch after he is knocked off Bowser's Airship in the opening cutscene. It is also heard occasionally in a normal pitch on radios in kingdoms before Mario fights Bowser. The skeleton costume in this game resembles Mario's skeleton model from when he gets electrocuted. The jingle that plays when the Odyssey is restored is reused from the jingle that plays when Mario collects a new power-up in these games. A few of Yoshi's sound clips are reused from Super Mario Galaxy 2, as well as being able to find him in eggs. With its sunglasses on, a Moe-Eye sometimes hums "Gusty Garden Galaxy" from this game. As in the underground levels in Super Mario 3D Land and Super Mario 3D World, a cover of the Super Mario Bros. underground theme based on the rendition from Super Mario Galaxy's Flipswitch Galaxy plays in some underground areas. Also, there is a musical Easter egg in the pause menu, where it plays one of few different notes; if one selects the right options, the player will hear the Comet Observatory theme from this game. The "Ruins" theme sounds similar to Flip Swap Galaxy's theme.
• Super Mario 3D Land: The Tail Tree appears in the Mushroom Kingdom. The invincibility theme, heard when the player taps any Mario amiibo, is the World 2-3 theme from this game. Bowser attacks by stomping to create fire rings and swinging his tail, like in this game. The regional coins of the Lost Kingdom look similar to how the Super Leaves look in this game. Statue Mario's design appears when the Jizos are controlled.
• Mario Kart 7: Some of Lakitu's voice clips are reused from this game.
• New Super Mario Bros. 2: Gold Mario appears as an unlockable outfit. Wearing this outfit scares Bowser, referencing Gold Mario's ability to defeat Bowser with a single fireball.
• Super Mario 3D World: The game runs on a similar, albeit more detailed, graphical engine to the game. Some of the elements; voice clips, specifically Mario's; and sound effects are reused in this game. Cat Mario and Cat Peach's Costume Mario sprites from Super Mario Maker can be seen on walls in many kingdoms. Captain Toad retains his design from this game. When the Broodals are defeated together, the fireworks of their faces explode in the sky, similar to how Bowser turns into a firework of his face when he is defeated in the final battle. Ty-foos and Parabones reappear as enemies. The bonus areas on the Dark Side are harder or alternate versions of previously visited bonus areas, similar to the levels in World Mushroom and World Flower from this game. The music played in Rainbow Run is reused when Mario becomes invincible after any Mario amiibo is used.
• Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Mario's Mechanic and Racing Outfits feature some logos of sponsors appearing in the game, including Bowser Oil.
• Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: The description for the Luigi Cap reads "The 'L' stands for 'winner,'" which is also used in the Palutena's Guidance conversation for Luigi.
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: Some bonus areas, such as the Jaxi maze in Tostarena, use the same arrangement of the Super Mario Bros. Underground Theme from this game. Toadette returns and retains her outfit from this game. When the player encounters Captain Toad in the Lost Kingdom, he mentions he was dropped by a giant bird (Klepto) but a different bird than usual (Wingo).
• Super Mario Maker: The Builder Helmet and Builder Outfit originate from this game. Sprites of Cat Mario and Cat Peach can be found in hidden areas of most of the kingdoms, as well as a sprite of Rosalina on the Dark Side, all from this game. Koopa Shells retain their spinning animation from this game's Super Mario Bros. style. An arrangement of the Super Mario Bros.-style airship theme plays during cutscenes with Bowser (where his airship flies away). The sprite for Bowser in the 2D sections is the same as the sprite used when Bowser is seen when Mario collects a Big Mushroom in this game.

References in other media

• Super Mario Run: An event was held in this game, featuring Super Mario Odyssey-themed statues for the Kingdom Builder mode.
• Mario Tennis Aces: Pauline summons a platform resembling New Donk City Hall, as well as several New Donkers, for her Special Shot. Her voice clips are also reused.
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker: The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS versions of this game include stages inspired by several kingdoms, such as Uptown, Downtown being based on the Metro Kingdom.
• Super Mario Party: The gameplay of the minigame Making Faces has a similar premise to the Picture Match game. Also, some of Luigi's voice clips are reused.
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Aesthetically, Mario's cap has been replaced by Cappy. One of Mario's new taunts has him spin Cappy around, which references Mario's Cap Throw action, as well as the Spin Throw. Mario's Super Jump Punch has a chance of producing regional coins from the Metro Kingdom, which reuse the sound effect when they are collected in Super Mario Odyssey. When this occurs, Cappy's eyes peek out from Mario's hat. One of Mario's new costumes is his wedding tuxedo. New Donk City Hall appears as a new stage, where Pauline and the band are visible in the background. Songs from Super Mario Odyssey, including "Jump Up, Super Star!", are also present. Mario (Wedding), The Odyssey, Cappy, Bowser (Wedding), Peach (Wedding), and Pauline (using her appearance from Super Mario Odyssey) also appear as spirits. Bowser's "Congratulations!" screen possibly parodies the events of the game, while Peach's "Congratulations!" screen references the early ending concept where Mario and Peach get married.
• Super Mario Maker 2: Some Mario's voice clips are reused in this game.
• Mario Kart Tour: Some of Pauline's voice clips make references to verses of "Jump Up, Super Star!" and her status as mayor of New Donk City is indirectly referenced by her association with the New York Minute courses. In addition, Peach (Vacation), Peach (Wintertime), and Peach (Explorer) each wear an outfit derived from the one she wears in the Metro Kingdom, Cap Kingdom, and Cascade Kingdom, respectively, in the post-game, while Peach (Wedding) wears the same wedding outfit Peach wears prior to the post-game. Peach (Yukata) wears the yukata outfit that she wears in Bowser's Kingdom, albeit with a heart pattern instead of a Fire Flower pattern. Additionally, several of Mario's outfits during certain tours, such as the Musician, Happi, Racing, and Santa outfits, are based on his Crazy Cap outfits. Mario (Tuxedo) wears the top hat and tuxedo that is obtained when the player arrives at the Moon Kingdom. Official artwork for this game uses a globe design based on that of official artwork for Super Mario Odyssey.
• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Mushroom Kingdom and the Odyssey appear in the Dream Event called Dream Karate.
• Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit: Many outfits from this game reappear as unlockable content.
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: Snapshot Mode returns in this game. Additionally, Mario's animation when he collects a Cat Shine resembles the animation when he collects a non-story-related Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey. Saving and loading games work the same way as in Super Mario Odyssey, as do ground-pounding and rolling into Warp Pipes to go through them quicker, with the sped-up warp noise being reused. The way Mario can roll in midair is similar to the dive. The manner that the player has to unearth Mario by jumping at the beginning of Bowser's Fury is similar to how they have to jump to wake him from his unconsciousness at the beginning of the Cap Kingdom, Lost Kingdom, and Ruined Kingdom stories.
• Mario Golf: Super Rush: A course based on New Donk City appears in this game. "Jump Up, Super Star!" plays during Pauline's Special Shot.
• Mario Strikers: Battle League: "Jump Up, Super Star!" is used as a leitmotif in Pauline's theme.
• The Super Mario Bros. Movie: A Crazy Cap store appears. Patches designed after the Fossil Falls, Tostarena, and Peach's Castle stickers from this game appear on Toad's backpack. The Sand Kingdom is actually visited in the film. "Fossil Falls" is arranged in the track "Welcome to the Mushroom Kingdom," while "Mount Volbono: Town" is arranged in the track "The Mushroom Council." Bowser wears his wedding attire from Super Mario Odyssey when he attempts to marry Peach. He also uses a triple Piranha Plant bouquet.
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder: The distinction between generic gold coins and purple, location-themed variants (in this case, flower coins) returns. The player can skip the Warp Pipe-entering animation by performing a Ground Pound like in Super Mario Odyssey.
• Super Mario RPG: One of Bowser's laughs from Super Mario Odyssey is reused in a cutscene.
• Princess Peach: Showtime!: The design of Peach's Castle is based on its design in Super Mario Odyssey.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	スーパーマリオ オデッセイ Sūpā Mario Odessei	Super Mario Odyssey
Chinese (simplified)	超级马力欧 奥德赛 Chāojí Mǎlìōu Àodésài	Super Mario Odyssey
Chinese (traditional)	超級瑪利歐 奧德賽 Chāojí Mǎlìōu Àodésài	Super Mario Odyssey
Korean	슈퍼 마리오 오디세이 Syupeo Mario Odisei	Super Mario Odyssey

Trivia

• Super Mario Odyssey is the first-ever Super Mario title to receive a B rating by the CERO in Japan. All other titles released prior have been rated A. Similarly, Super Mario Odyssey is the first Super Mario title to receive "Everyone 10+" by the ESRB in North America. All other titles released prior have been rated E. According to the ESRB, this is because of the following content contained in the game: the ways the enemies are defeated, the capture of a cartoony military tank (the enemy Sherm) to fire large cannonballs at Mechawiggler and the large explosion that occurs upon the defeat of the latter, the various punches landed at Bowser during his fights, and the pink liquid trails that Cookatiel spits out towards Mario during its boss fight.
• A browser game called Super Mario Odyssey Fun Trivia Quiz was released in 2017 on the Play Nintendo website.
• To comply with the video game regulations in China, the Tencent Nintendo Switch release of the game features many changes or censorships.
  • The skull and eye patch were removed from the Pirate Outfit, which was renamed along with the Pirate Hat to "Noble Outfit" and "Noble Hat."
  • English names on the world maps were removed, including coordinate numbers and letters. This change applies to the maps both in-game and on the cartridge and download cards.

External links

Websites

• Japanese website
• American website
• American website (game details)
• European website
• Oceanian website
• Korean website
• Chinese (Hong Kong) website
• Chinese (Taiwan) website
• Chinese (Mainland) website

Twitter Pages

• Japanese Twitter page
• European Twitter page
• British Twitter page

Notes and references

Notes

^A - Starts to appear in most of the kingdoms after completing "Bowser's Moon Wedding".
^B - Appears here after "A Tourist in the Metro Kingdom!" is completed.
^C - Only appears here after the kingdom's Moon Rock is shattered.
^D - Only appears here after "Bowser's Moon Wedding" is completed.
^E - Added in Ver. 1.2.0 on 21 February, 2018.