Nintendo has released Mario Paint on Switch Online as a surprise on July 28, 2025, featuring mouse controls compatible with Joy-Con 2 on Switch 2 and USB mice on original Switch models, alongside adding the game’s soundtrack to the Nintendo Music app and mouse support for Mario’s Super Picross and Nobunaga’s Ambition, available to all Nintendo Switch Online members without requiring the Expansion Pack tier. The 1992 Super NES game allows players to create digital art, animations, and music.
Mario Paint is now available on the SNES app for Switch Online users. Mouse support is required to play the game.
On Switch 2, the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls can be used. Original Switch users can plug in a compatible USB mouse.
Nintendo’s official description for Mario Paint is: “The 1992 Super NES game turns your system into a canvas, with an array of colors and drawing tools available to create digital works of art. You can even animate your drawings and compose music to craft your own video creations! Get ready to unlock your inner artist using the Joy-Con 2 controller’s mouse functionality on Nintendo Switch 2, or by using a compatible USB mouse (sold separately) on a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system. And just like in the original game, you can access the Coloring Book featuring fun designs and character art or play the Gnat Attack training game for some extra mouse control fun.”
The Mario Paint soundtrack has been added to the Nintendo Music app. It features 19 tracks with a total runtime of 28 minutes.
An active Switch Online membership is needed to access Mario Paint on the Switch 2 or Switch. This membership also allows access to the game’s album on Nintendo’s Music app.
The update for the SNES app has added mouse support to Mario Super Picross and Nobunaga’s Ambition.
