Nintendo Refiles Dr. Mario World Trademark After 2021 Mobile Shutdown

Nintendo has filed a new trademark for Dr. Mario World, the mobile game it shut down in October 2021, a move that has reignited fan speculation about a potential return to the title on Nintendo’s current and next platforms.

Background

Dr. Mario World launched on iOS and Android, but Nintendo ended service in October 2021. The closure was widely attributed to the game’s low number of active users at the time.

What happened

1. Nintendo submitted a new trademark application for Dr. Mario World.
2. The trademark filing has prompted discussion among fans about what Nintendo might be planning next.
3. Nintendo has not publicly confirmed any new Dr. Mario World project tied to the filing.

What fans are wondering

The new trademark has led to speculation that Nintendo could be preparing a version for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. For now, there’s no official announcement from Nintendo detailing any platform or release timeline.