WhenSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyfirst revealed its box art, it focused almost exclusively on theSuper Mario 3D Worldpart of the package. The only difference was a small segment in the bottom righthand corner of the box denoting the “+Bowser’s Fury” expansion. Now that Nintendo has offered more details on what exactlyBowser’s Furymeans for theSuper Mario 3D Worldre-release, it has updated the box art to give the new content a bigger focus.
The newSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furybox art gives theBowser’s Furylogo more focus, making it larger and putting it closer toSuper Mario 3D World. It also gives more real estate toBowser’s Furyon the box art in general, cutting off the image ofCat Luigitraveling through a clear pipe to make room. The newBowser’s Furyart does a great job of showcasing the expansion’s darker tone when compared to the base game, with its foreboding darkness contrasting with the brightly-colored3D Worldart.
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TheBowser’s Furysection of the box art highlights exactly what fans will be up against when the game launches next month. It showcases Fury Bowser front and center, highlighting Bowser’s terrifying and destructive new form. In the image, Bowser appears to be preparing for a fire blast that’s aimed at not only Mario, but his sonBowser Jr.as well.
There’s a reason why Bowser Jr. is featured on the box art, and that’s because the longtime Mario villain will actually be joining forces with the plumber in this entry. It’s unclear exactly how this partnership will come about, but Bowser Jr. will have an extended role inBowser’s Fury. WhenplayingSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyin co-op, a second player can take control of Bowser Jr. directly, utilizing his paintbrush to fight enemies and fly around collecting coins.
Really the only big detail missing from the newBowser’s Furybox art isGiga Cat Mario. As seen in the most recentSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furytrailer, a new Giga Bell power-up is available in the game that turns Mario into a giant cat with Super Saiyan-like energy radiating off him. Players will need to utilize this new Mario form in fights against Fury Bowser, which are sure to be some of the most action-packed moments of the game.
Nintendo could have rested on its laurels and simply portedSuper Mario 3D Worldto the Switch, but it went the extra mile to include some substantial new content in the form ofBowser’s Fury. WithBowser’s Furyswitching to a free-roaming environmentand serving as an adventure all its own, it’s fitting that it’s getting a bit more attention on the redesigned box art than was available previously. And with the game set to launch within a month, it’s unlikely that the box art will be changing again between now and then.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furylaunches February 12, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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