Super Mario Bros. Wonder fans think they've spotted an appearance from Rosalina in the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game. Rosalina didn't appear in the original Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, but fans have reason to believe that's about to change.

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Rosalina first appeared in 2007's Super Mario Galaxy, and over the years, has become a big fan-favorite Mario character. She managed to avoid the typical "damsel in distress" archetype that previous games had used with Mario and Princess Peach. In the years since, Rosalina has appeared in several other games in the series, including Super Mario Galaxy 2.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Fans Think Rosalina is Coming in the Switch 2 Version

After the recent September Direct announcement that Super Mario Bros. Wonder is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 next year, fans have wasted no time delving into the details. A Reddit thread started by user cookiemaster221 pointed out that during one specific moment, a character looking just like Rosalina can be seen in the corner of the screen. One user in the thread was surprised that she wasn't actually featured in the announcement, but rather, hidden for fans to find.

Given Nintendo's recent plans for Super Mario Galaxy, including a movie and both games coming to the Nintendo Switch, it makes sense that Rosalina would return for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It's an opportunity to give the character another chance in the spotlight, so it will be interesting to see if she continues to gain popularity in these upcoming appearances.

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The recent Nintendo Direct was largely focused on the Super Mario series and its 40th anniversary. It's an impressive milestone for one of the most enduring franchises in gaming history, and it's great to see that Nintendo is still full of fresh ideas for Super Mario. Next year, Super Mario Bros. Wonder will finally launch for Nintendo Switch 2, although no concrete release date has been confirmed yet.

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E For Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence
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