Mario vs. Donkey Kong is nearly here, and fans are more excited than ever to be able to get their hands on this adorable remake. Many gamers have already enjoyed the demo for Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and they're now looking forward to playing the full version of the game. Whether this is their first time or they already played the original, fans will soon be able to dive into eight worlds of puzzle-riddled fun with brand-new features.
This article will tell players everything they need to know about the launch of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong game for the Nintendo Switch, including when they can expect it to become available and how much free space they'll need on their Switch to play it.
When Can You Play Mario vs. Donkey Kong?
Nintendo tends to add its new digital content to the eShop on Thursdays around 9 PM PT, even if the game only launches the next day. This means that even though Mario vs. Donkey's official release date is on Friday, February 16, fans should be able to open and play the game on Thursday, February 15, at 9 PM PT.
There are all sorts of time zones around the world, so it will become available for fans at different times according to their region. For example, the game should go live at 12 AM ET and 5 AM GMT.
In order to be able to play Mario vs. Donkey Kong right away, players should make sure that they've pre-downloaded their copy of the game, as it is already available on the eShop.
How Big is the File Size for Mario vs. Donkey?
It's important to know the file size of digital games before you start downloading them, especially if you're running low on space on your console. Thankfully, this puzzle game won't take up too much storage on the Switch. To play Mario vs. Donkey on the Switch, players only need 1.32 GB of free space on their console.
The game's download size is even smaller than Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which requires 3.5 GB of free space. It is one of the smallest Mario games on the Switch, so fans who have limited storage space shouldn't have too much trouble installing it.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024)
- Released
- February 16, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
The rivalry reignites! Donkey Kong has stolen all the Mini-Mario toys from the factory, and it’s up to Mario to get them back! Run, jump, and backflip your way to retrieving them across over 130 levels in this puzzle-style twist on classic platforming action. The rivalry that originally heated up on the Game Boy™ Advance system returns on the Nintendo Switch™ system with newly added co-op play, brand-new worlds, updated music and visuals, and other new ways to play.
Put your brain to work and figure out the best way to reach the Mini-Mario toys in puzzle-platforming challenges across eight distinct worlds. Watch for enemies, dodge hazards, and use the tools scattered around. See if you can earn a Perfect rating on each level!
- ESRB
- E For Everyone
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo
- Franchise
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong
- Platform(s)
- Switch
- Genre(s)
- Platformer, Puzzle
