Super Mario Sunshine Comes to Switch 2 GameCube Classics August 13
Super Mario Sunshine is set to join the Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics lineup on August 13, 2026. The announcement confirms that the GameCube classic will be playable through the service, which is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and available to subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The addition brings the 2002 platformer to Nintendo’s latest hardware, giving players a new way to access one of the more distinctive entries in the Super Mario series.
Super Mario Sunshine originally launched in 2002 as a Nintendo GameCube title. The game’s defining feature is the water pump Mario carries on his back, which sprays water to power a variety of actions. This water-based gameplay set the title apart from other entries in the franchise and remains its biggest selling point today. The upcoming addition to Nintendo Classics marks the game’s arrival on the Switch 2 subscription service.
The nozzle system sits at the core of the gameplay, and switching between nozzles significantly changes the actions available to players. With different nozzles equipped, Mario can perform a high-speed dash, leap to great heights, and even hover in mid-air. These mechanics provide flexible movement options that remain a highlight of the experience. The water-based abilities described in the announcement continue to define the game more than two decades after its original release.
Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive service, and access requires a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Super Mario Sunshine will be added to the lineup on August 13, 2026. Players looking to revisit the classic water-based adventure will need to maintain an active subscription to the higher-tier plan. For fans of the series, this is a welcome addition to the Switch 2 lineup.
