Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Information

Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.

Super Mario Galaxy™ 2

Version
Nintendo Switch
Edition
Digital

Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Information

Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.

Super Mario
Galaxy 2

Mario teams up with an old friend and travels to different worlds on Starship Mario!

In the Super Mario Galaxy 2 game, Mario is once again called upon to rescue his friend, Princess Peach.

This time, he teams up with Yoshi and travels across the universe in Starship Mario, a flying vessel shaped like Mario’s head!

Now even more fun!

Get the scoop on some of the new features and enhancements for the game.

More details please

Bounce across the universe

Meet the stars!

Learn about the colorful cast.

Terrific transformations

Certain mushrooms can transform Mario, giving him unique abilities. There are also other treats that can transform Yoshi!

Great Galaxies!

With enhanced resolution (1080p on Nintendo Switch/4K* on Nintendo Switch 2), improved UI, extra Storybook Chapters, a new Assist Mode, and more, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are now out of this world!

Choose your adventure(s)

Pick your favorite or buy them both!

Super Mario Galaxy

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2

More Mario

Check out the official home of Mario and friends for all the latest news.

About this item

Game file size

Nintendo Switch: 2.8 GB
Nintendo Switch 2: 2.9 GB

Supported play modes

TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required(sold separately). See support for details.

No. of players

Nintendo Account family-group lending

Supported

Nintendo Switch Online

Play online, access classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Learn more

Publisher

Supported languages

Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English

Release date

October 2, 2025
About Using Nintendo Switch 2 to Play
Download the free update for improved visuals and mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2 system Enhance your adventure even further with a free update to take advantage of Nintendo Switch 2 features! This update brings visuals in 4K** resolution and allows a second player to use mouse controls for collecting Star Bits and attacking enemies.