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With the new re-release ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooron the Nintendo Switch, many fans of the series might be wondering when the game will be dropped on the system. Returning players and fresh players alike are excited about the release of the incredibly popular Gamecube game, ready to dive back into the Paper Mario world.
For those who are looking to immediately jump into the game when it arrives on the Nintendo Switch, it’s best to be aware ofthe date and time of its release. We will also give you some information on how to preload the game for easy access on the day of arrival.
Release Date & Time for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
ThoughPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorhas an official release date set forMay 23, 2024,fordigital and physical copies, it is not often that Nintendo provides players with details on the exact time of day when the game will be available to play. Instead, we will have to base the release time off of previously-released Nintendo titles to give a guess as to when the game will be available.
Based on previous games that have arrived on the Nintendo Switch, we can most likely expect to seePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorready for play around9 pm PT on June 15, 2025. You can find your time zone conversion below.
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AEST (Sydney)
May 23, 14:00
While this time isn’t guaranteed, it is the most likely possibility for those who want to get the game up and running as soon as possible.
If you want to ensure that you have immediate access toPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooron your Nintendo Switch when its posted, there is a way you canpreloadthe game to your system, so you won’t have to wait for it to download when it’s available. To get a head start, here are the instructions you’ll want to follow:
When the game is ready for preloading, its file size will beFive GBdue to its improved graphics. You’ll need to make sure you have enough space for this, which you can check through yourSystem Settings, and go under theData Managementtab. You can choose to Quick Archive or Manage Software to free up some space if you need to.
