Nintendo has announced the third major DLC update for Mario Strikers: Battle League, which will introduce Birdo and Bowser Jr. as playable characters. The update will release tomorrow, December 13, 2022, for the Nintendo Switch title.
(Note: other trailers seem to indicate the release window as December 14 in other regions.)
Bowser Jr. and Birdo Blast Onto Thr Scene in Mario Strikers: Battle League Update 3!
The third content update for Mario Strikers: Battle League is almost here, and with it, a host of exciting new updates, including the introduction of Birdo and Bowser Jr. as new playable characters. They both bring their own unique flair to the scene, and will serve as the final additions to the game’s roster!
The previous update added the tomboyish Princess Daisy and Shy Guy to the party.
In this latest update, Bowser Jr. seems to take the role of an all-rounder with excellent passing skills, while Birdo is a master of shooting! They both bring their own skills to the table and will round up the game’s cast of characters to choose from.
In addition to adding Birdo and Bowser Jr., Nintendo also confirmed that new gear and a new stadium with be added to Mario Strikers: Battle League in this final content update. These include the brand-new Shellfish Gear set, which from the looks of it is compatible with all playable characters, and the new Urban Rooftop stadium.
The Urban Rooftop stadium brings a new urban, cityscape aesthetic to the field.
The third free content update for Mario Strikers: Battle League will officially launch on December 13, 2022, (or December 14 in other regions) and be the free update for the title, which officially launched n Nintendo Switch earlier this year. For more information on any future Nintendo news, be sure to keep reading The Nerd Stash!