It took awhile for Minecraft to make it to the Nintendo Wii U but both Mojang and Nintendo are teaming up to bring Super Mario Bros. to everyone’s blocky world this May.
On May 17, the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack comes to Minecraft Wii U as a free update for the digital version of the game. The free update comes with access to new skins, a Super Mario -themed pre-made world and a set of Super Mario -themed music and item textures. All this new content is inspired by games in the iconic Super Mario series, such as Super Mario World , Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine .
The retail version of Minecraft: Wii U Edition launches on June 17 for $29.99 with the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack included on the disc.
“Both the Super Mario franchise and Minecraft embrace the magic of exploration and discovery,” said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America’s Vice President of Publisher & Developer Relations in a press release. “Players will have a great time adventuring and creating in this free game update that embraces the unique and memorable elements of both franchises.”
Players who download the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack gain access to 40 new Super Mario -themed skins, which transform the game’s characters into familiar heroes like Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, and even some of the villains like Bowser, Wario and all seven Koopalings.
All the world and item textures in the game will also be redone, providing players the opportunity to create their own Super Mario -themed locations within the world of Minecraft . There will be 15 pieces of music from Super Mario 64 playing as you build your new Mushroom Kingdom worlds.
So do you have Minecraft Wii U Edition? If you don’t, will this make you take the jump into it? Let us know in the comments section below.
