Several items are discontinued after March 31. From Super Mario 35 to Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
Nintendo has confirmed its intention to remove several video games and products from its eShop at the end of March. On March 31, 2021, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Super Mario Bros. 35 (exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online) and the console will no longer be available for purchase on Nintendo Switch. retro Super Mario Game & Watch.
As of April 1, we can only play them if we already have them in our library, from where we can download them whenever we want; In case of not having purchased them, the only alternative will be the physical distribution, if any, since some of these titles are only digital. Although some of the fans expected that Nintendo would take a step back in this decision, which coincides with the close of the fiscal year, apparently it will not be. The closing of the Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary celebration will result in the withdrawal of these items.
Another one that disappears this March 31 from the eShop, in this case from the Wii U, is Super Mario Maker. The original video game of the veteran Nintendo home console, published last year 2015, says goodbye to the digital store of the machine on March 31, 2021.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars includes Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a success: more than 8.32 million units in three months
Nintendo’s official response in this regard dates back to December. Doug Bowser, president of Nintendo of America, alluded to the concept of “celebration” for this wave of temporary plumber products: “This is a celebration of Mario’s 35th anniversary. And we wanted to celebrate it in unique and different ways […] We feel like we had the opportunity to release them for a limited time. And they have worked very, very well ”, he added.
With more than 8.32 million units sold until December 31, 2020, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a commercial success after only one available quarter.
As of March 31, what can we expect? Will there be a celebration of the style with The Legend of Zelda? The Link saga celebrates its 35th anniversary this year 2021. “I can not talk about our plans beyond the end of March,” said the president of Nintendo in the interview.
