Summary
Shortly beforeMario and Luigi: Brothership’s launch, Nintendo revealed the upcoming Switch-exclusive RPG will require 9.9 GB of storage.Mario and Luigi: Brothershipis a grand return to the belovedMario and LuigiRPG 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: Brothershipis 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 ofMario and Luigi: Brothership, the studio having previously worked on games likeOctopath TravelerandTenchu. WithBrothership’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.
Based on an updated listing onNintendo’s official website forBrothership, the upcomingMario and LuigiRPG will be 9.9 GB digitally. Fans previously got anapproximate file size ofMario and Luigi: BrothershipandDonkey Kong Returns HDearlier 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 thatDonkey Kong Country Returns HDwill 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 otherSuper MarioRPG spin-offson the system,Brothershiphas a larger file size than both theSuper Mario RPGand May’sPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorremakes. TheSuper Mario RPGremake was around 6.5 GB, whileThe Thousand-Year Doorwas 5.0 GB. WhileBrothershipis roughly twice as big asThe Thousand-Year Doorremake 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.
WhileMario and Luigi: Brothershipis facing stiff competitiongoing into the holiday season, there is a lot of excitement surrounding the game going into its release. The last twoMarioRPGs on the Switch were incredibly popular, as the remake ofSuper Mario RPGmanaged to outsell its original SNES release, andThe Thousand-Year Doormanaged to do the same. Even thoughMario and Luigi: Brothershipis releasing among a number of other high-profile titles in November, fans are incredibly hyped to see a newMario and LuigiRPG after a long hiatus.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
WHERE TO PLAY
All hands on deck for an island-hopping adventure starring Mario and LuigiThe 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!
