Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 launches in November

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will launch for Switch in November, Sega announced during the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct.

Here is an overview of the game, via Sega:

About

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 marks the return for the iconic sports-franchise crossover, exclusively on Nintendo Switch! Carrying the flag for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be fan-favorite sports and iconic playable competitors, alongside four new Olympic events.

Key Features

• Different Ways to Play*: Exclusively on Nintendo Switch with full motion control with Joy-Con controllers.
• Split-Screen and Online Fun**: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 delivers multiplayer, both local split-screen and online, fun for all ages and groups.
• Play with a Cast of Fan-Favorite Characters: Choose from a star-studded Sega- and Nintendo-franchise athlete roster that includes Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Peach, Amy, Dr. Eggman, Yoshi, Tails, and more to be announced!
• Plus, New Events and More: Debut events including surfing, skateboarding, karate, and sport climbing will all be playable in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020; joining the classic event line-up of gymnastics, swimming, 110m hurdles, football, equestrian, and archery.

*Joy-con functionality does not extend to all events.

Watch a new trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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