Leaks in the gaming industry are quite common. If anything surprises us anymore it’s when people find out hidden details and content from games released decades ago. And this is the case with Super Mario 64. Fans have found Luigi in the game’s source code.

The game was released back in 1996 for the Nintendo 64 platform. It was the first title in the series to feature 3D gameplay. Super Mario 64 followed the very same iconic storyline where Mario is out to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. 

Nintendo had plans for Luigi in Super Mario 64

The aforementioned character was, apparently, supposed to be a part of Super Mario 64. The source code for the game leaked online and showed some early prototypes for Luigi. Fans took to Twitter to share it all.

Created by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi is the younger brother of Mario. Luigi is often portrayed as his brother’s sidekick. Luigi first made an appearance in the 1983 Mario Bros. Since then, he has been a household name in the series. 

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The developers had plans to create a multiplayer mode that would include Luigi as a playable character. Unfortunately, they ended up scrapping the plan.

Nintendo has treated the character with equal importance and Luigi enjoys a range of dedicated titles. Most importantly, Luigi was originally brought in just as a secondary character but soon grew into the hearts of fans worldwide. However, as of late, his role in the games has considerably tanked, with Mario stealing the spotlight as usual. 

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The leaks surprised many. Many were disheartened by the fact that Luigi did not appear in the game that year. Although, he is a playable character in Super Mario 64DS, which is a 2004 remake of the original. 

While the exact reason behind his absence remains unknown, Nintendo’s devs surely had their reasons. Luigi did get his chance, though, and the two brothers have since been a major presence in the franchise.

Super Mario 64 ended up being the most successful game for the Nintendo 64. In addition to that, the gaming community often cites it as the best video game of all time.