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Mario, Mallow, Geno, Peach, and Bowser standing next to the Super Mario RPG logo.
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How to pre-load Super Mario RPG

The SNES classic is back with better graphics.
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Nádia Linhares
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Published: Nov 6, 2023 04:05 pm

Super Mario RPG is coming back on Nov. 17, but fans can pre-load the game to start their adventures without wasting any time.

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Nintendo has experimented with a lot of game genres using the Mario franchise from the classical platformers to racing, sports, and even puzzle games with Dr. Mario. The RPG genre couldn’t be left out, so Nintendo creatively launched Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars in 1996.

A new version is coming to Nintendo Switch in which you’ll be able to explore the Mario RPG world once again with better graphics and new and returning features during turn-based battles. All in a chibi style.

When can you pre-load Super Mario RPG?

Super Mario RPG image showing Mario, Peach, and Bowser, as well as a large, pink star.
The SNES classic is back for the newer generations. Screenshot via Nintendo

You can pre-load Super Mario RPG starting Nov. 10 on Nintendo Switch, seven days before the release date as all Nintendo Switch games can be preloaded up to a week before launch.

There isn’t a confirmed time yet, but Nintendo Switch games usually become available at midnight local time. By preloading, you won’t have to wait for the game to download before getting into the Super Mario RPG adventure.

How to pre-load Super Mario RPG

mario falling in super mario rpg
It’s all done through the Nintendo eShop. Screenshot via Nintendo

You need to pre-order Super Mario RPG to pre-load. As soon you buy the digital copy of the game on the Nintendo eShop, the download will start. But you’ll only be able to play it once it launches on Nov. 17.

There must be at least 8GB of free disk space for the download to begin, however. It’s possible a small update will also be downloaded when Super Mario RPG launches, but it won’t require the same download time as a full game.

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Nádia Linhares
Nádia is a Brazilian freelance writer who works for Dot since 2020. She has covered everything from Pokémon to FIFA. Video games are an essential part of her life, especially indie games and RPGs. You can catch her playing Overwatch in her spare time, but she writes better than she aims.