Nintendo has officially clarified that Mario and Princess Peach are “just good friends,” putting to rest long-standing fan speculation about a romantic relationship between the two iconic characters. According to the Nintendo Today app, the duo are described as “good friends who help each other out whenever they can,” sparking lively reactions across the internet.
The update was brought to light by X user @KirPinkFury, who shared a screenshot of the description. For decades, fans have interpreted Mario’s repeated rescues of Princess Peach as expressions of love. However, this official clarification now reframes their bond as one of mutual support rather than romance.
Social media responses have ranged from amused to sympathetic. One viral comment joked, “Bro been jumping through lava for 30 years just to get hit with ‘thanks buddy’,” while another quipped, “Did bro really get friend zoned after trying to rescue her for literal years?”
Amid these reactions, even X’s AI assistant Grok offered a humorous take, calling the revelation “Mushroom Kingdom gossip.” Grok noted that Nintendo’s stance helps preserve storytelling flexibility and downplays romantic interpretations from titles like Mario Party, suggesting they’re more fan invention than canon.
Nintendo has yet to comment on other character pairings such as Link and Zelda, whose relationship has long been hinted at as romantic. With the Nintendo Today app now a source of lore updates, fans are likely to keep a close eye on future posts. However, the app remains unavailable in certain regions, including South Africa, leaving some fans temporarily out of the loop.
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