Nintendo’s latest trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park appears to include a crossover cameo. Around the 3:17 mark, two Glow Pikmin from Pikmin 4 can be seen hanging out in the background of Light Switch Mansion while Rosalina gears up for some platforming. These little creatures weren’t in the original Switch release, making them a fresh addition for the upgraded NS2E version.
This isn’t just a charming Easter egg. Pikmin cameos are rare but not unheard of-they’ve appeared before in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour and as Mii costumes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. But spotting them in a mainline Mario platformer, even as background NPCs, is a fresh twist. For Pikmin fans, it’s a subtle reminder that Nintendo hasn’t forgotten the franchise, even as Mario takes center stage on Switch 2.
Why this cameo matters
For players, these cross-franchise moments are more than just background details. They hint at Nintendo’s openness to blending its universes-at least when it comes to Pikmin. “Mario needs to stay in the Mario universe, or Splatoon needs to stay in Splatoon, and we don’t use different characters in the same place,” Shigeru Miyamoto told IGN last year. “But Pikmin has this kind of unwritten rule where they’re okay to appear with other characters.” That suggests Pikmin might keep popping up in unexpected spots, keeping fans alert and encouraging replays just to catch every cameo.
For those picking up the Switch 2 Edition, this is a small but genuine reason to revisit the game. The new content-extra modes, characters, and now hidden Pikmin-gives returning players fresh things to discover. It also shows Nintendo isn’t just porting old favorites to new hardware; they’re adding playful touches to reward loyal fans.
Speculation: More Pikmin on the horizon?
The Glow Pikmin cameo might be a one-off, or it could hint at more crossovers ahead. Since Pikmin already break the usual rules, don’t be surprised if more varieties sneak into future Mario titles-or if other Nintendo games start featuring similar background cameos. For now, though, the Glow Pikmin remain the only confirmed crossover in the new Wonder trailer.
The bottom line
- Glow Pikmin from Pikmin 4 are hidden in the new Mario Wonder Switch 2 trailer.
- This cameo is exclusive to the Switch 2 Edition and wasn’t in the original release.
- Nintendo seems open to more Pikmin crossovers, so keep your eyes peeled in future games.
Missed the Pikmin? Time for a trailer rewatch-and maybe a replay when the Switch 2 Edition arrives.