Mario Strikers’ first free update adds two new characters this week VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Mario Strikers’ first free update adds two new characters this weekDaisy and Shy Guy join the game alongside new gear and a new stadium Video Game News 19th Jul 2022 / 2:11 pm Posted by Chris ScullionNintendo has announced the first in a series of free updates for Mario Strikers: Battle League. The update, which will be released on July 21, adds two new characters, new gear and a new stadium. The first new character is Daisy, who Nintendo describes as a “Technique type who won’t get knocked down”. She’s joined by Shy Guy, an “All-rounder whose gear choices are key”. Mario Strikers Battle League - first update trailerSubscribe to VGC on YouTube As well as the two new characters, the update will also include new Knight gear, which can be applied to any character to increase their strength and shooting. A new stadium called Desert Ruin will also be added, and can be used in Quick Match mode or set as the player’s club stadium. According to Nintendo, two more free updates are planned for later in the year. “Good news, Strikers,” the official Nintendo of America account tweeted. “There are two more free updates arriving before the end of 2022. Look forward to additional characters, gear, and stadiums.” Battle League is the third entry in the Mario Strikers series, following Mario Smash Football (aka Super Mario Strikers) on GameCube and Mario Strikers Charged on Wii. Further reading Review Mario Strikers Battle League is a multiplayer marvel but solo play is shallowNintendo's latest is a fantastic casual football game that offers disappointingly little for single playersLike its predecessors, Battle League focuses on 5v5 arcade-style football action, with no fouls and the ability to use items. In VGC’s Mario Strikers: Battle League review, we said the game was a fun time in multiplayer but had a shallow single-player mode. “At its core Battle League is a brilliant arcade-style football game, offering fantastic multiplayer fun,” we wrote. “However, the lack of single-player modes, the exploitable AI and the small launch roster mean solo players may find it lacking.” Post a comment Related VGC Reviews Review Mario Strikers Battle League is a multiplayer marvel but solo play is shallow Related VGC Content Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level14 hours ago Nintendo is promoting Zelda Tears of the Kingdom at its Tokyo Live event3 days ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo3 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future4 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 25 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News The Lego Atari 2600 has been officially announced for Atari’ s 50th anniversaryThe buildable console will release in August2 months ago1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago4 First images of the next Yakuza game have appeared onlineYakuza: Like A Dragon protagonist Ichiban Kasuga appears in the images2 months ago4 CommentsBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.