Why Is Super Mario Bros. 35 No Longer Playable?
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
In special recognition of the 35th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game, Nintendo made available several Super Mario related products during an anniversary period that lasted until March 31, 2021. Some of these products were made available for a limited time, including the Super Mario Bros. 35 game released October 1, 2020 as a free download for Nintendo Switch Online members.
As of March 31, 2021, Super Mario Bros. 35 is no longer playable and cannot be downloaded or redownloaded from Nintendo eShop. If desired, the game can be deleted from your Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.