The long-awaited remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door finally landed on Switch in 2024, reviving one of the most beloved GameCube RPGs with beautifully enhanced visuals and charmingly faithful gameplay. But with the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, some fans are starting to wonder—could this remake get an even better version on the upcoming hardware?
So far, Nintendo hasn’t announced any patches or re-releases tied to the Switch 2, but the pattern is starting to form. Games like Tears of the Kingdom and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are already confirmed to be getting updates for the new system. That opens the door (pun intended) for The Thousand-Year Door to receive its own performance upgrade.
While the game already runs smoothly on current hardware, there’s room for refinement. Occasional frame pacing quirks, limited resolution in handheld mode, and long transition times between battles or areas are areas where the extra power of the Switch 2 could shine. A patch could offer better visuals, quicker load times, and tighter overall performance.
Considering the prestige of the Paper Mario name and the significance of this remake to Nintendo’s legacy, it’s easy to imagine them polishing it further for a new audience on day one of the Switch 2.
It hasn’t been confirmed—but if you’re planning to revisit Rogueport in the near future, don’t be surprised if the experience feels even smoother on Nintendo’s next console.
