Super Mario Run will get no updated content, new levels in the future: Report

Nintendo wants users to pay Rs 620 upfront for a game that will get no fresh content in the future.

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Super Mario Run was launched for iOS devices across 151 countries on December 15

Super Mario Run, the latest game launched by Nintendo for iOS platforms last week will not be getting any new content or new levels in the future. The game was launched on December 15 in many countries globally, and went on to become the top app in Apple’s App Store.

A Nintendo spokesman speaking to WSJ said the company does not plan to release any additional content for Super Mario Run, either free or paid. However, the game will get bug fixes and improvements from the games development partner, DeNA.

Super Mario Run is a 173mb download and can be installed for free by any iOS user, but gives limited accessibility to all the game modes. To get full access to the three game modes, users need to pay Rs 620 to buy the full game, although it is technically a free download on iOS. Nintendo plans to launch the game for Android devices as well at a future date.

Super Mario Run was developed by Nintendo (partnering with DeNA), unlike the other mobile game the company was associated with this year, Pokemon GO. Nintendo’s shares initially rose significantly after the success of Pokemon GO, but took a sudden plunge when investors realised that Niantic (developer of the game) was taking away the major chunk of the money coming in from the game.

Recently reports have suggested that even while Super Mario Run is based on an extremely popular franchise, the company’s decision to charge $9.99 for full access may be limiting its revenues.

Unlike Pokemon Go and other popular games (like Candy Crush and Angry Birds) that typically charge for in-game items and powerups – Super Mario Run charges users upfront to play the entire game. Considering that there might not be future additions of levels or content in the future, this move might be backfire for the company.

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According to WSJ, on Monday, investors of Nintendo sold their shares over disappointment on early reviews for the game, with some analysts showing concerns over the game’s payment model. The company’s share fell 7.1 per cent in the Tokyo Stock Exchange trading, which continued the company’s five day losing streak in the market.