New photos reveal Universal Studios Japan's under-construction Super Nintendo World Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. New photos reveal Universal Studios Japan's under-construction Super Nintendo World Mushrooming kingdom. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 7 Nov 2019 19 comments Universal Studios Japan's Super Mario World inspired area is scheduled to open next year, ready for Tokyo's 2020 Olympics. As you might imagine then, construction work is well underway, and recently snapped images have given the best look yet at the project's progress. Nintendo and Universal initially announced a collaboration back in 2015, revealing plans to launch a variety of "immersive experiences" based on Nintendo properties at Universal Studios parks around the world. The first of these, it was later revealed, would be built in Osaka, Japan. As the years have gone on, numerous reveals - ranging from leaked concept art and models to official CGI videos - have given those following development a pretty clear idea of how Universal's initial offering, known as Super Nintendo World, would look when complete. Watch on YouTube Now, however, a Universal Studios Japan fan page on Twitter has shared construction photos of the Mario-themed portion of Super Nintendo World from various angles around the park, giving the clearest idea yet of how the finished project will appear in the flesh on opening day. 様々な角度から見る任天堂エリアのメインタワーは、ホグワーツ城に次ぐ、USJのランドマークになりそう…！The scenery of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD ™ viewed from various places.2019.11.02#USJ #マリオ pic.twitter.com/3KVcYmUAMx- USJ情報局 L.C.A.STUDIOS (@LCASTUDIOS_USJ) November 5, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The most prominent element currently viewable, as evident in the photos above, is the towering Super-Mario-World-3D-esque hillside that will loom over the entire area. Based on previous reports, this will likely house at least a portion of Super Nintendo World's omnimover-style Yoshi's Adventures ride - said to consist of both indoor and outdoor scenes, utilising over 40 animatronics, and intended to circle the zone's upper levels. Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts, Tom Williams, revealed earlier this year that Yoshi's Adventures would be one of two rides to feature at Super Nintendo World on opening day. The other, whose specifics are still something of a mystery, is a Mario Kart ride ensconced in an imposing building designed to resemble Bowser's castle. Super Nintendo World Osaka's Mario-themed area is due to open in "spring" next year, with a second, Donkey-Kong-inspired area expected in 2021. Additional Super Nintendo Worlds, each with different ride selections and layouts, are currently in development for Orlando, Hollywood, and Singapore - although there's no firm word on when these will be complete. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store