Beforehand solely briefly teased with none concrete particulars, Nintendo has now performed a full reveal for its upcoming recreation starring the one-and-only Princess Peach. Making its full debut in the course of the September 14 Nintendo Direct, Princess Peach: Showtime! entails the enduring princess altering her outfits Sailor Moon-style, which can give her new skills each time.

Princess Peach: Showtime! begins with Princess Peach and a few Toads heading to the Sparkle Theater to catch a play. However earlier than it even begins, the depraved Grape and the Bitter Bunch damage the present, forcing Peach and theater guardian Stella (a floating star) to cease her.

At first, it appears the dynamic between Peach and Stella is Princess Peach Showtime!’s core gameplay—Stella floats behind Peach and her ribbon-like appendages can be utilized by the princess to slap away unhealthy guys or snag hard-to-reach cash. However the trailer quickly reveals that Peach will put on loads of totally different hats on this upcoming recreation, as she transforms into Swordfighter Peach, who wears a flowery hat, britches, and lengthy coat. Sure, she has a sword, and she or he is aware of tips on how to use it.

However wait, that’s not all. Peach may also rework into Detective Peach to assist discover priceless artifacts stolen from a museum by tracing down clues. Or she will develop into Patisserie Peach to partake in a desert-making minigame to maintain a pastry store open after somebody steals all their sweets. Or, Kung-Fu Peach can beat the hell out of some baddies in a martial arts faculty. Personally, I’m simply joyful to see Peach lastly sporting some pants whereas additionally embracing her femininity in different moments—ladies can do all of it!

There are “many different transformations” accessible for you in Princess Peach: Showtime, however we solely noticed these in the course of the trailer.

Princess Peach: Showtime! releases on March 22, 2024 for Nintendo Change. It’s accessible for pre-order now.