Mario & Sonic Return To The Olympics Next Month on November 5th

Written by Brandon Hofer on October 01, 2019

News: Participate in a wide variety of 2D and 3D events as your favorite Nintendo and/or Sega character to try and win the gold.

Mario and Sonic are returning to the Olympic Games next month according to Sega. You will be able to take rivalries to the skate park, diving board, archery range, and more with an incredible suite of 3D and 2D events, imaginative Dream events and an expansive Story Mode. Some of the key features that you will find in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 include:

Brand New Story: Help Mario & Sonic escape from a 2D-themed console, the "Tokyo '64," hatched as part of Dr. Eggman's and Bowser's nefarious plans to trap the colorful and capable power pair.

A Bountiful Medley of Events: Skateboard, surf, and race your way to the top of the podium. With more than 30 events to master in this fun-filled Olympic Games showdown, there are plenty of ways to prove your skills to your friends in local and online multiplayer.

Push the Boundaries: Dream Events deliver a layer of fantastical chaos. Zip through a downhill obstacle course on your hoverboard, throwdown for territorial control with lightning-fast karate action, or smash the most targets inside a traditional Japanese manor.

So Many Ways to Play: Exclusively on Nintendo Switch, determine who the real champion is while using the fun and flexibility of Joy-Con controllers to your advantage.

Play with a Cast of Fan-Favorite Characters: The gangs all here. Play as Mario, Sonic, and a star-studded cast of your favorite SEGA and Nintendo characters.

There will be a bunch of different classic 2D events, perfect for friends and family. These include:

100m

10m Platform (Diving)

400m Hurdles

Gymnastics - Vault

Judo

Kayak Single (K-1) 1000m

Long Jump

Marathon

Shooting - Trap

Volleyball

You will also dash, climb, jump, surf and more in these fast-paced 3D events:

100m

110m Hurdles

4 x 100m Relay

Archery

Badminton

Boxing

Canoe Double (C-2) 1000m

Discus Throw

Equestrian - Jumping

Fencing

Football (Soccer)

Gymnastics - Floor Exercise

Javelin Throw

Karate - Kumite

Rugby Sevens

Skateboarding - Park

Sport Climbing

Surfing - Shortboard

Swimming - 100m Freestyle

Table Tennis

Triple Jump

Do you plan on returning to the Olympics with Mario and Sonic when it launches on November 5th? Tell us what you think below.