GameCube title in the Mario series
Nintendo's stubborn design choices with the GameCube alienated fans and crushed commercial prospects, yet that same obstinacy birthed the DS and Wii. Super Mario Sunshine and The Wind Waker stand as the era's most divisive yet defining experiments.
Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Sunshine will join the Nintendo GameCube Classics app on Switch 2 for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on August 13, 2026. The 2002 GameCube title arrives as a faithful emulation of the original release, scaled for modern screens but without visual enhancements. This marks the first time many players can access the game on modern hardware since the limited-time Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection was delisted.
Super Mario Eclipse reimagines Super Mario Sunshine with 120 new Shines, playable characters, and more, offering a fresh fan-made experience on Isle Delfino.
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