Summary
Modders of an ambitiousSuper Mario Odysseymod gave fans a first look at “A Galaxy Story,” which adds several gameplay mechanics and worlds fromSuper Mario Galaxyinto the game. 2017’sSuper Mario Odysseyis considered one of the best mainline 3D platformers in Nintendo’s franchise. The game still has a dedicated playerbase seven years after its initial launch. Some fans have even moddedOdyssey, adding in mechanics from otherMariogames.
Super Mario Galaxywas first released on the Nintendo Wiiin 2007 and once again featured Bowser kidnapping Princess Peach.Super Mario Galaxywas praised for its incredibly unique platforming experience, with worlds ranging from planets made of toys to surfing on top of a manta ray. Some fans even considerSuper Mario Galaxyto be one of the bestMariogames of all time.
Developed by a modding team led by Slycer, theSuper Mario Odyssey: A Galaxy Storymod was formally revealed earlier this month with a reveal trailer by SitBar. In this mod, many ofSuper Mario Galaxy’s best levelshave been converted to work withinOdyssey’s engine, including Toy Time Galaxy, Space Junk Galaxy, and Gold Leaf Galaxy, among many others. Players are given the chance to collect 400 new Power Moons/Stars in the mod, with many of the missions also being translated intoOdyssey’s mechanics. The mod itself is slated for release in 2025.
A Galaxy Story Mod Brings Galaxy’s Mechanics to Super Mario Odyssey in 2025
Many of the gameplay mechanics from the Wii title also make a return in this mod, such asSuper Mario Galaxy’s gravity system, the assembly blocks from Space Junk Galaxy, Cataquacks that can launch Mario, and even the flip switch panels. The Comet Observatory itself returns as an overworld for players to access all 42 returning galaxies fromSuper Mario Galaxy.
Many enemies andbosses fromSuper Mario Galaxyhave also been ported intoOdyssey. For example, Kamek, the Dino Piranha, Megaleg, and Bouldergeist were shown off in the reveal trailer. With all of this content in consideration, this makes A Galaxy Story one of the biggest mods forSuper Mario Odyssey. Fans interested in this mod can keep up with its progress on the official A Galaxy Story Discord server.
Super Mario Odyssey
WHERE TO PLAY
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities—like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies—to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!Thanks to heroic, hat-shaped Cappy, Mario’s got new moves that’ll make you rethink his traditional run-and-jump gameplay—like cap jump, cap throw, and capture. Use captured cohorts such as enemies, objects, and animals to progress through the game and uncover loads of hidden collectibles. And if you feel like playing with a friend, just pass them a Joy-Con™ controller! Player 1 controls Mario while Player 2 controls Cappy. This sandbox-style 3D Mario adventure—the first since 1996’s beloved Super Mario 64™ and 2002’s Nintendo GameCube™ classic Super Mario Sunshine™—is packed with secrets and surprises, plus exciting new kingdoms to explore.
