Nintendo confirmed the release date of "Super Mario Run" on Dec. 15. However, the Japanese company announced the mobile game requires players to be online to run the app.
According to CNET, the announcement was made by "Super Mario Run" producer Shigeru Miyamoto during an interview. "We wanted to be able to leverage that network connection with all three of the [Super Mario Run] modes to keep all of the modes functioning together and offering the game in a way that keeps the software secure," he said.
Aside from Miyamoto's statement, Nintendo also released a dispatch confirming that "Super Mario Run" can only be played online. Nintendo said players will be able to access other players' data when connected with the internet.
The company also listed a couple of things the players will enjoy while playing the online mobile game. "In-game events that will offer players new challenges and rewards for a limited time. Linkage to Nintendo Account to access save data from multiple devices," Nintendo announced.
Also, Miyamoto said their decision to make "Super Mario Run" an online mobile game was their measure to avoid piracy.
"For us, we view our software as being a very important asset for us. And also for consumers who are purchasing the game, we want to make sure that we're able to offer it to them in a way that the software is secure, and that they're able to play it in a stable environment," he said.
But before Nintendo drop "Super Mario Run," the company has released a demo version of the mobile game ahead of the release date, Express cited. The good news was personally delivered by Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé on "Jimmy Fallon Show."
Currently, iOS users can now play the "Super Mario Run" demo while waiting for the full version on Dec. 15. Further reports claimed the demo version is also available in the United Kingdom.
