Universal Studios Japan is delaying the opening of Super Nintendo World, the new Mario-themed expansion of its Osaka theme park, NHK reports. Universal stated the hold-up was due to issues about the coronavirus. A brand-new opening date has yet to be revealed.
The video game-themed location was originally set to open in July ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics. However, the international sporting event was pushed back to 2021 as a result of the pandemic.
Super Nintendo World will be based on Mario and other Nintendo residential or commercial properties
Super Nintendo World was revealed as an expansion within Universal Studios in 2016. The area will be based on computer game properties owned by Nintendo, most significantly from the Super Mario series. Up until now, 3 locations have actually been validated, including one in the United States. Not much is learnt about what destinations and rides will be featured, aside from a ride based on the Mario Kart series. The park will likewise include “Power Up Bands,” wrist wearables that match with a smartphone app to track digital activities you carry out as you walk the park.
Universal fears that Super Nintendo World is likely to be so popular it could be a health threat, permitting the coronavirus to spread out, according to NHK. Universal Studios Japan reopened on June 8th but at minimal capacity and with strict health and security standards, consisting of temperature level checks upon entering the park and requirements that visitors wear masks while inside the park.
