Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced today at Nintendo’s E3 Nintendo Direct presentation the development of Super Mario 3D World. The sequel to last year’s superb 3DS outing. Super Mario 3D Land, Worlds brings Nintendo’s beloved mustachioed plumber to the Wii with support for up to 4 players simultaneously.

That’s right, taking a cue from the New Super Mario Bros. games players now have the ability to team up as Mario, Luigi, toad and Princess Peach as they explore the game’s colorful platforming stages. The footage shows all four players riding and maneuvering a giant swimming Yoshi, working together to illuminate light panels, and racing along the frosty surface of a winter wonderland in giant ice skates.

Another new addition to Super Mario 3D Worlds seems to be the use of a new cat suit. From the footage that was shown this suit seems to give players the ability to dash up walls, climb flagpoles, and jump great distances using the suit’s impressive speed.

Super Mario 3D World will be available this December.

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