As the release date approaches, Princess Peach Showtime has chosen to provide updates. Today, four new costumes for Mario’s beloved are being unveiled: Peach the ice skater, Peach the thief, Peach the mermaid, and Peach the superheroine. Each transformation includes unique gameplay mechanics that the princess will need to utilize depending on the situation. Here are the details as revealed by Nintendo:
* Peach Ice Skater: Utilize her ice skater’s confidence and balance to enter the ice rink and outshine your enemies. Join other dancers for a dazzling performance filled with jumps and pirouettes, dominating the competition to aid your allies. * Peach Thief: Infiltrate, maneuver, and traverse the scene in this audacious performance relying on various gadgets to bypass the defenses of the Malevolent Grape’s brigands. Discover the thrill (and charms) of espionage, and make your exit in a spectacular getaway. * Peach Mermaid: Even underwater, Peach can sing beautifully. Use her magical voice to control schools of fish or synchronize with an aquatic orchestra. Direct friendly sea creatures to reveal hidden paths and help solve puzzles. * Peach Superheroine: Look up in the sky! It’s…Peach Superheroine! Transition from heroine to superheroine to defend the innocent with powerful punches and superhuman strength. Fly, throw objects, and battle enemies in this action-packed spectacle taking place both on land and in the air.
The story of Princess Peach Showtime will feature Peach as the central character in this adventure, where she must save the Sparkle Theater from destruction. To accomplish this, Peach will need to form an alliance with Stella, the theater’s guardian, and prevent Syrah and their evil grape from destroying it. Several transformations for Peach have been announced, including swordswoman, detective, ninja, pastry chef, kung-fu master, cowgirl, and others. The game is set for release on March 22, 2024, for the Nintendo Switch.