Earlier than Tremendous Nintendo World selected its Mario theme, there was apparently some dialogue throughout the Japanese online game big and Common Studios about “different” Nintendo-themed IP being included into the park.
Talking to Polygon, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto talked about how Splatoon was one of many collection thought-about exterior of the corporate’s key franchise, Tremendous Mario. Nintendo as an alternative determined to make this new enterprise “simpler” by narrowing concentrate on its lead mascot:
Shigeru Miyamoto: “There was dialogue about including different IPs in there, like Splatoon. However as an alternative of getting our focus scattered, we thought it might be simpler to start out with one thing centered. That’s why we ended up beginning with Mario.”
Though the main focus is totally on the Tremendous Mario collection proper now, Miyamoto additionally teased “another IP” sprinkled all through Tremendous Nintendo World within the backdrop. Pikmin is among the extra notable sightings thus far.
Nintendo has beforehand introduced it can increase the park with a Donkey Kong growth as effectively, set to open in 2024. Contemplating DK can also be within the upcoming Tremendous Mario Film, and is among the oldest Nintendo characters, this makes quite a lot of sense. This explicit a part of the park will enable friends to stroll by “lush” jungles the place Donkey Kong and his buddies dwell. There may even be a curler coaster, interactive experiences, and plenty of themed merchandise and meals.