Paper Mario, Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo Music and Yuka Tsujiyoko converge in a new update released on Wednesday. The subscription service now hosts the full soundtrack of the 2000 N64 RPG, featuring 148 tracks that total 4 hours and 29 minutes.
The title, the first Mario spin‑off presented as a role‑playing game, blended humor with turn‑based mechanics and quickly became a cult classic. Its music has long been regarded as a high point of the Nintendo 64 era.
Composition duties belong to Yuka Tsujiyoko, also celebrated for her work on the Fire Emblem series. Koji Kondo, the composer behind Mario and Yoshi’s iconic themes, is credited for the original Mario‑related pieces.
Nintendo Music, the company's streaming platform, was launched to gather iconic tunes from Nintendo's catalogue. Prior to this addition, it offered selections from Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon and other franchises, but never a complete RPG album from the N64.
Launch details
The album arrives organized by levels, worlds and special events, enabling subscribers to play any track on demand. Each piece retains its original 16‑bit fidelity, preserving the console’s authentic sound.
For Switch Online members, the inclusion provides a fresh reason to explore the music library at no extra cost. Random playback and playlist creation tools make it easy to immerse oneself in the game’s atmosphere.
Previous N64 releases, such as Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, were already present. Adding Paper Mario now rounds out the representation of the 64‑bit era, covering a role‑playing title that had seen limited streaming exposure.
Community reaction and outlook
Reddit threads and Twitter discussions reflected strong nostalgia, with fans highlighting memorable themes from forests, castles and boss battles. Several users have already posted Spotify playlists based on the official Nintendo Music version.
This move underscores Nintendo’s commitment to digitally preserving its musical heritage while enhancing subscription value. The pattern hints at future releases of other full retro soundtracks, potentially expanding the service’s appeal.