Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Sunshine will be added to Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
You can play Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics by subscribing to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Super Mario Sunshine Joins Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics!
Super Mario Sunshine is an action game originally released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002.
Mario visits the tropical paradise of Isle Delfino for a vacation, but a mysterious culprit frames him for polluting the island with graffiti.
To prove his innocence and recover the Shine Sprites—the island's lost sources of power—Mario vows to clean up the island and track down the real perpetrator.
With F.L.U.D.D. strapped to his back, Mario embarks on a water-powered adventure across Isle Delfino, spraying down enemies and soaring through the sky.
Dedicated Controller Also Available
The Nintendo GameCube Controller, which lets you enjoy the authentic control feel of the GameCube, is also available as a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber-exclusive item.
It connects wirelessly to the Nintendo Switch 2 and features a C Button for quick access to game chat.
Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics is playable exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2.
In addition to Super Mario Sunshine, the service includes titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
For more details, check out Nintendo Topics (JPN).
Dark days loom over Isle Delfino!
Clean up a polluted island with FLUDD at your side in Super Mario Sunshine, coming to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch 2 for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on Aug 13! pic.twitter.com/8j5iWvjnJz
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 31, 2026
