Key Takeaways
- Mario and Luigi: Brothership requires 9.9 GB of storage, larger than previous Mario RPGs on the Switch.
- Acquire is co-developing the game.
- Fans anticipate the November 7 release, eager for a new Mario and Luigi RPG after a hiatus.
Shortly before Mario and Luigi: Brothership‘s launch, Nintendo revealed the upcoming Switch-exclusive RPG will require 9.9 GB of storage. Mario and Luigi: Brothership is a grand return to the beloved Mario and Luigi RPG spin-off series since its last release in 2018. It is currently one of the most anticipated Switch exclusives to be released in November and will be launching late into the console’s lifespan as well. Fans don’t have to wait much longer till its November 7 release.
Mario and Luigi: Brothership is the first game that will also be developed by a new team since the closure of its original developer, AlphaDream. Unlike previous entries in the series, Acquire is the co-developer of Mario and Luigi: Brothership, the studio having previously worked on games like Octopath Traveler and Tenchu. With Brothership‘s November 7 release being a few days away, fans have learned how much space they’ll need if they plan on getting the game digitally.
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Based on an updated listing on Nintendo’s official website for Brothership, the upcoming Mario and Luigi RPG will be 9.9 GB digitally. Fans previously got an approximate file size of Mario and Luigi: Brothership and Donkey Kong Returns HD earlier this past June, listed on the Japanese Nintendo eShop. The initial report pegged the game at 10 GB, which means it was quite accurate, and it’s likely that Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will also be around the same size that it was reported (9.0 GB).
What is Mario and Luigi: Brothership’s Exact File Size?
Comparing this game to the other Super Mario RPG spin-offs on the system, Brothership has a larger file size than both the Super Mario RPG and May’s Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remakes. The Super Mario RPG remake was around 6.5 GB, while The Thousand-Year Door was 5.0 GB. While Brothership is roughly twice as big as The Thousand-Year Door remake in terms of file size, this doesn’t necessarily translate to mean it will be twice as big as the latter game in terms of content.
While Mario and Luigi: Brothership is facing stiff competition going into the holiday season, there is a lot of excitement surrounding the game going into its release. The last two Mario RPGs on the Switch were incredibly popular, as the remake of Super Mario RPG managed to outsell its original SNES release, and The Thousand-Year Door managed to do the same. Even though Mario and Luigi: Brothership is releasing among a number of other high-profile titles in November, fans are incredibly hyped to see a new Mario and Luigi RPG after a long hiatus.
All hands on deck for an island-hopping adventure starring Mario and Luigi
The brothers return for a brand-new adventure on the high seas! Set sail with Mario and Luigi on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) and journey through the vast world of Concordia. Launch out of Shipshape’s cannon to visit, explore, and quest your way through islands that range from tropical rainforests to bustling cities. Meet new friends along the way, like Connie and Snoutlet (definitely not a pig), and encounter familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom like Peach and Bowser, who may help—or hinder—you on your journey!
You’ll have to rely on Mario and Luigi’s brotherly bond to succeed. Use Bros. Moves to get past obstacles while you explore, and powerful Bros. Attacks in a dynamic twist on turn-based combat. You’ll need every edge this “brothership” will give you to save the day!
- Franchise
- Mario & Luigi
- Released
- November 7, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- ESRB
- E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence