If you're wondering when Super Mario Galaxy 2 (or more precisely, the remastered bundle Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2) will be released, here’s everything we know so far.
🎮 Release Date
Nintendo has officially announced that the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 collection will launch for the Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2025. (닌텐도 홈페이지)
This includes both the original Galaxy and its sequel, enhanced for modern hardware. (닌텐도 홈페이지)
⏰ What Time on October 2?
While Nintendo hasn’t publicly confirmed an exact launch hour, several gaming sites are reporting predicted times based on digital release norms:
Game Rant states the collection will become available at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). (GameRant)
Based on regional time zones, other sites predict staggered times, for example:
Pacific Time (PT): 9:00 PM on October 1
Central Time (CT): 11:00 PM on October 1
Eastern Time (ET): 12:00 AM on October 2
British Summer Time (BST): 5:00 AM on October 2 (Gaming Amigos)
These times align with how digital titles often drop at midnight local time or follow Nintendo’s standard digital release windows. (Gaming Amigos)
📅 Original Galaxy 2 Release (for Context)
To give you historical perspective:
Super Mario Galaxy 2 originally released for the Wii in 2010.
North America: May 23, 2010 (Nintendo Fandom)
Japan: May 27, 2010 (Nintendo Fandom)
Europe: June 11, 2010 (Nintendo Fandom)
That version’s release time was generally in the evening or retail opening hours, typical of physical releases, so not as precisely documented as digital drops.
📝 What to Expect & Tips
If you want to be among the first to play, plan to check your Nintendo eShop just after midnight (local time) on October 2.
Pre-orders and preload (if allowed) may let you download the game ahead of time, so it’s ready exactly at launch.
Because digital drop times can differ by region, check your local Nintendo eShop countdown or announcements for your country.