PC gamers have long enjoyed the whimsical worlds of Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 through a Nintendo Wii emulator since 2016. Now, in an exciting turn of events, the first installment of this beloved franchise is set to receive an unofficial native PC port. Yes, you read that correctly—no more emulators required. This innovative project, codenamed AstroCore, is being developed by Luma’s Workshop, a team of passionate individuals dedicated to bringing this classic to PC without the aid of AI tools.
Upcoming Release Details
While a specific release date remains under wraps, the team has tantalized fans with a trailer that showcases the game running seamlessly at 60 frames per second on PC. This smooth performance is sure to excite both new players and nostalgic fans alike.
In a further stroke of good news, the Luma’s Workshop team plans to shift their focus to Super Mario Galaxy 2 after completing some necessary cleanup work. This means that, in the not-so-distant future, players will have the opportunity to experience both titles natively on their PCs.
Legal Considerations
It’s important to note that these projects will not include any in-game assets from the original games, which provides a layer of protection against potential takedown requests from Nintendo. This strategy has been effective for other recent PC recompilations, ensuring that these beloved titles remain accessible for the foreseeable future.
Other Unofficial Ports
For those intrigued by such projects, a variety of unofficial PC ports are already available, including:
- Super Mario 64
- Mario Kart 64
- Crash Team Racing
- Duke Nukem: Zero Hour
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Majora’s Mask
- Perfect Dark
- Jak & Daxter
Additionally, Brian Tate has successfully ported the three classic SNES Donkey Kong Country games to PC, along with a PC version of Star Fox. Earlier this month, fans were treated to a PC port of F-Zero, and there’s a growing desire within the community for a Jurassic Park port featuring keyboard and mouse support and HD textures.
A Growing Library of Classics
September 2026 saw a surge of unofficial PC ports, including:
- Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link
- WET
- Spider-Man: Edge of Time
- GTA: Liberty City Stories
- Fable 2
- Burnout Revenge
- Super Mario Strikers
- Lost Odyssey
The list doesn’t stop there. Enthusiasts can also explore unofficial ports of:
- Mario Party 4
- Sonic Unleashed
- GoldenEye 007
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- Silent Hill
- Super Smash Bros 64
- Gears of War 2
- Syphon Filter
- Diddy Kong Racing
- Ace Combat 6
- Wave Race 64
- Blue Dragon
- Pikmin
- Ninja Gaiden 2
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Tekken 3
- Mario Kart Wii
With such a vibrant and expanding library of unofficial ports, the PC gaming community has much to look forward to in the coming months. Stay tuned for further updates and releases that continue to celebrate the rich history of gaming.
