Summary
- The demo for Princess Peach: Showtime is out now, giving players a sneak peek at the upcoming game before its full release on March 22.
- Fans can control Princess Peach and her costume transformations in a new gameplay experience that deviates from traditional Mario games.
- Nintendo's demo release is building hype for Princess Peach: Showtime, set to be one of the biggest Switch launches of the year.
Nintendo has just released a playable demo of Princess Peach: Showtime on Nintendo eShop and at select retailers. The highly-anticipated title is among the slate of upcoming Nintendo releases for 2024, and interested players can now hop into the new imaginative world sooner than expected.
First announced during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, Princess Peach: Showtime stars the titular heroine from the Super Mario Bros. Franchise. Players will take on the role of Princess Peach and utilize her various costume transformations while battling against Grape and the Sour Bunch at the Sparkle Theater. Fans who are excitedly awaiting the upcoming release can get an early look at the game with this surprise demo.
Just announced by Nintendo of America, Super Mario fans can now try out a playable demo of Princess Peach: Showtime on Switch via the Nintendo eShop and even at select retail locations. Fans were surprised by the shadow dropped demo, with many celebrating the chance for an early look at the new title. Players have been looking forward to another mainline Mario game starring Princess Peach, with the last such game releasing back in 2005. The transformations in Princess Peach: Showtime offer a refreshing gameplay experience that diverts from the standards of the Super Mario Bros. Franchise while showcasing one of the series' most beloved characters. Those wanting to test the unique transformations and abilities in Princess Peach: Showtime can take advantage of the demo ahead of the game's full release later this month.
When Does Princess Peach: Showtime Release?
- Demo - Available now
- Full game - March 22
While the demo for Princess Peach: Showtime is available now, the full game is set to launch on Friday, March 22. Early previews of Princess Peach: Showtime are praising the transformation gameplay, beautiful environments, and shining game design. As is the case with most Mario games, Princess Peach: Showtime is a family-friendly title that is intended to be enjoyed by players of all ages and skill levels. For fans curious about picking up the game, the newly released demo is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of what Princess Peach: Showtime has in store.
Nintendo continues to find success with its first-party IPs and Switch exclusive releases. Iconic characters like Princess Peach remain among the most recognizable and most popular characters among audiences, contributing to the rising value of Nintendo as both a brand and a company. With this demo release, Nintendo continues to drum up excitement for Princess Peach: Showtime, with many expecting the title to be one of the biggest Switch launches of the year.
Princess Peach: Showtime!
- Released
- March 22, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
Take the stage as Peach
Help Peach save the Sparkle Theater from the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch, who have set the stage for the ultimate tragedy. Joined by Stella, the theater’s guardian, Peach is ready to save the day!
Step into the spotlight!
Power up with transformations and use showstopping abilities to call curtains on this tragedy. What transformations are hiding just behind the curtain?
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo
- Franchise
- Super Mario
- Platform(s)
- Switch
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
