
Not really. Mario is gameplay-first by design. Lore exists, but fun and movement come before continuity audits.
For 3D, Super Mario Odyssey is excellent. For 2D, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a very friendly modern entry point.
2D Mario emphasizes precision flow and level rhythm. 3D Mario emphasizes movement freedom and spatial exploration.
Yes, it is a core mainline 2D Mario title.
They are major spin-offs, not mainline platformer progression. Different lane, same icon-level franchise energy.
No full reveal yet. We post official updates here when Nintendo confirms details.