We had heardrumors and reportsthat Nintendo was planning to release a new installment in the long-runningPaper Marioseries this year, but we still weren’t certain just when we’d end up learning more about the project. Well, it turns out that the time to finally hear more was today.
Essentially out of nowhere, Nintendo formally unveiled the latestPaper Marioentry this morning, which is subtitledThe Origami King. The game, as the title suggests, puts an emphasis on origami designs this time around with many new and old characters from the series now appearing with this look. Perhaps most shockingly of all,Paper Mario: The Origami Kingis out in only a little over two months and releases on June 25, 2025.
Here’s a description of the story and gameplay that we can expect to see this time around inThe Origami King:
The kingdom has been ravaged by an origami menace! Join Mario and his new partner, Olivia, as they team up with unlikely allies like Bowser and the Toads to battle evil Folded Soldiers.
Use the 1,000-Fold Arms ability to extend your arms to interact with the environment and solve puzzles. In battle, line up scattered enemies and plan your attack to maximize damage with the new, ring-based battle system that requires both puzzle-solving skills and a quick wit.
The announcement ofPaper Mario: The Origami Kingwill surely bring about a mix of emotions for many fans. While the series as a whole is largely beloved by many worldwide, the most recent two installments in the franchise,Sticker StarandColor Splash, were highly divisive. The popular consensus amongst longtime fans has been that the series needs to go back to its roots a bit more and besimilar to the originalPaper Marioand its sequel,The Thousand Year Door. WhetherThe Origami Kingends up being what fans have been requesting for years at this point, it certainly looks promising for now.
We should be learning a whole lot Mario: The Origami Kingin the lead up to release, so stay tuned. Until then, you can check out the game’s first trailer above.
