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Super Mario Galaxy 2 Switch Port Adds New Storybook Epilogue

Gaming4/30/2026
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Nintendo has added a new chapter called 'The Epilogue' to the storybook in the Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 2. The chapter features Rosalina observing celestial phenomena and sharing a message of perseverance with a young girl.

Facts First

  • A new storybook chapter titled 'The Epilogue' is now available in the Nintendo Switch port of Super Mario Galaxy 2.
  • The chapter becomes accessible once the game's Final Chapter is unlocked and after players clear any galaxy and earn a power star.
  • The Epilogue features Rosalina observing two lights in the sky that become suns and speaking to an unidentified young girl.
  • Rosalina delivers a message to the girl, stating, 'The strongest force in the galaxy is a heart that never gives up.'
  • A video of the new chapter was released by Vooks.

What Happened

Nintendo added a new chapter called 'The Epilogue' to the storybook in the Nintendo Switch port of Super Mario Galaxy 2. The chapter becomes available once the game's Final Chapter is unlocked. To access it, players must clear any galaxy in the game and earn a power star. In the Epilogue, storybook Rosalina goes to a garden alone and observes two lights chasing each other through the sky, which then become a pair of suns. The chapter features Rosalina speaking to a young girl whose identity is not confirmed. At the end of the chapter, Rosalina says to the girl, 'The strongest force in the galaxy is a heart that never gives up.' A video showcasing this new storybook Epilogue was released by Vooks.

Why this Matters to You

If you own or are playing the Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 2, you now have new story content to unlock and experience. This adds a fresh narrative element to a classic game, potentially extending your playtime and offering a new perspective on its characters. For fans of the series' lore, the chapter may provide additional insight into Rosalina's story.

What's Next

Players who have unlocked the Final Chapter can now seek out the new Epilogue by completing a galaxy and earning a star. The video released by Vooks allows anyone to view the new content immediately. This addition could indicate Nintendo's continued support for enhancing its classic games on the Switch platform, which may lead to similar updates for other ports in the future.

Perspectives

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Game Critics describe the implementation of new lore in Super Mario Galaxy 2 as being handled "casually" and "quite out of the blue."
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Theorists debate the identity of the child in the garden, suggesting the character is either Princess Peach as a nod to the film or "a younger version of Rosalina herself."
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Film Reviewers criticize The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for its lack of focus, noting that "There isn't enough space and time for anything truly memorable to develop."