Earlier this week, Nintendo gave fans a two-minute look at the new Bowser’s Fury add-on in the Switch version of Super Mario 3D world. Since then we’ve all wondered why Bowser is so angry.
Nintendo’s UK website has now revealed how it was actually infected by a “mysterious black junk” that requires Mario and his unlikely companion (Bowser Jr.) to travel across a series of islands in Lake Lapcat.
Together they must collect the Cat Shines, harness its power and stop this new “terrifying” form of Bowser.
Something bad happened to Bowser. He has been infected by a mysterious black junk, transforming him into a gigantic monster bent on total destruction!
It’s up to Mario and an unlikely companion to travel across a series of islands in Lake Lapcat, collect the mysterious Cat Shines by completing various platforming challenges, and use their power to stop the terrifying Fury Bowser.
With his father transformed, Bowser Jr.’s only hope is. to save his father from his greatest enemy. The young prince drives his Koopa Clown car and accompanies Mario on his quest, copying all of his movements, helping him take down enemies, and uncovering power-ups and other secrets that can help you.
Give a Joy-Con to a friend and play in local co-op, with a player instantly taking over little tyke to help in your hunt for the Cat Shines.
While playing through this add-on content, you should keep an eye on the “Fury Sun”. Watch out when the weather turns!
As you search high and low for the Cat Shines, the evil Fury Sun will slowly emerge from the lake near the island you are currently on.
When the weather suddenly changes from sunny to stormy, it’s time to move on, because Fury Bowser is almost there! As soon as it emerges from the Fury Sun, it will summon meteors from the sky and fire fiery rays at you – so take cover!
Once you’ve collected all the Cat Shines, you can take on Bowser as Giga Cat Mario:
While you can await destruction, you are not completely helpless. When you’ve collected five Cat Shines on an island, it’s time to activate the awesome power of the Giga Bell! This gigantic Super Bell transforms Mario into Giga Cat Mario, meaning he can fight Fury Bowser in a truly titanic battle.
Defeat Fury Bowser in your huge feline form and he will fly back into the water and unlock new islands for you to explore. Don’t spend too long celebrating your victory, because it will come back …
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury will arrive next month on February 12, 2021.