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Released November 18, 2012 on Wii U.

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About New Super Mario Bros. U

New Super Mario Bros. U is a side-scrolling 2.5D platform game, and the fourth and latest installment in the New Super Mario Bros. series. As the sequel to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, the game is a follow-up game of New Super Mario Bros. 2. It uses new, more detailed background styles and models and introduces the Flying Squirrel power-up, acquired by Mario and his friends from an item called the Super Acorn, as well as utilizing the Wii U GamePad in Boost Mode. In addition to the core campaign, there are also challenge modes.

Bowser’s gang has taken over Princess Peach’s Castle! This time, the goal of the journey is Peach’s occupied castle!

Release dates by platform

Wii UNANovember 18, 2012 · Out now
Wii UEUNovember 30, 2012 · Out now
Wii UAUNovember 30, 2012 · Out now
Wii UJPDecember 8, 2012 · Out now
Wii UBRNovember 26, 2013 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score809 reviews
Player score78186 ratings on IGDB

New Super Mario Bros. U FAQ

When did New Super Mario Bros. U come out?

New Super Mario Bros. U was released on November 18, 2012 for Wii U.

Is New Super Mario Bros. U on PlayStation 5?

No. New Super Mario Bros. U has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Wii U.

Is New Super Mario Bros. U on Xbox Series X|S?

No. New Super Mario Bros. U has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Wii U.

Is New Super Mario Bros. U on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. New Super Mario Bros. U has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on Wii U.

Is New Super Mario Bros. U on PC?

No. New Super Mario Bros. U has not been announced for PC. It is available on Wii U.

Who is making New Super Mario Bros. U?

New Super Mario Bros. U is developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo, and Nintendo.

Is New Super Mario Bros. U multiplayer?

Yes. New Super Mario Bros. U supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

Is New Super Mario Bros. U good?

Critics give New Super Mario Bros. U an average score of 80/100 across 9 reviews.

Super Mario series

92 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Super Mario Bros.1985
  2. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels1986
  3. Super Mario Bros. Special1986
  4. Family Computer Golf: Japan Course1987
  5. Super Mario Bros. 31988
  6. Super Mario Land1989
  7. Dr. Mario1990
  8. Super Mario World1990
  9. Mario the Juggler1991
  10. Yoshi1991
  11. Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bouken Land1991
  12. Mario Teaches Typing1992
  13. Mario Paint1992
  14. Super Mario Kart1992
  15. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins1992
  16. Mario Is Missing!1993
  17. Super Mario Bros.1993
  18. Super Mario Bros. 31993
  19. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels1993
  20. Super Mario Bros. 21993
  21. Mario & Wario1993
  22. Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters1993
  23. Wario Land: Super Mario Land 31994
  24. Wario's Woods1994
  25. Mario's Tennis1995
  26. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island1995
  27. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars1996
  28. BS Super Mario USA: Power Challenge1996
  29. Super Mario 641996
  30. Oil Panic1997
  31. Octopus1997
  32. Fire1997
  33. Manhole1997
  34. Helmet1997
  35. Donkey Kong1997
  36. Parachute1997
  37. Ball1997
  38. Chef1997
  39. Mario no Photopi1998
  40. Mario Party1998
  41. Greenhouse1999
  42. Turtle Bridge1999
  43. Mario Golf1999
  44. Mario Artist: Paint Studio1999
  45. Mario Tennis2000
  46. Paper Mario2000
  47. Super Mario Bros. 22001
  48. Luigi's Mansion2001
  49. Super Mario Sunshine2002
  50. Boxing2002
  51. Rain Shower2002
  52. Donkey Kong Jr.2002
  53. Fire Attack2002
  54. Mario's Cement Factory2002
  55. Donkey Kong 32002
  56. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga2003
  57. Mario Pinball Land2004
  58. Super Mario 64 DS2004
  59. Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix2005
  60. Mario Superstar Baseball2005
  61. Super Princess Peach2005
  62. Super Mario Strikers2005
  63. New Super Mario Bros.2006
  64. Mario Hoops 3-on-32006
  65. Itadaki Street DS2007
  66. Super Mario Galaxy2007
  67. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games2007
  68. Super Yoshi no Tamago2007
  69. Super Mario Galaxy Star Bit2008
  70. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story2009
  71. New Super Mario Bros. Wii2009
  72. Super Mario Galaxy 22010
  73. Mario Sports Mix2010
  74. Super Mario 3D Land2011
  75. New Super Mario Bros. 22012
  76. New Super Mario Bros. U2012
  77. New Super Luigi U2013
  78. Super Mario 3D World2013
  79. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker2014
  80. Super Mario Maker2015
  81. Super Mario Run2016
  82. Super Mario Odyssey2017
  83. Super Mario Bros. 352020
  84. Bowser's Fury2021
  85. Super Mario Bros. Wonder2023
  86. Princess Peach: Showtime!2024
  87. Super Mario Galaxy 22025
  88. Super Mario Galaxy2025
  89. Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park2026
  90. Mario 128TBA
  91. Super Mario's Wacky WorldsTBA
  92. Super Mario SpikersTBA

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