Super Mario Run Comes to Android in March

Nintendo's Mario auto-runner, Super Mario Run, will launch on Android in March. Nintendo announced the launch month today in a tweet.

A specific date was not mentioned, but people on Android can pre-register to find out exactly when it launches. GameSpot will also bring you the date when Nintendo announces it.

#SuperMarioRun will arrive on Android in March. You can pre-register in Google Play to be notified when it launches! https://t.co/u4H9bxVi9R pic.twitter.com/Hd5uzRcYcK

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 19, 2017Super Mario Run launched for iOS devices on December 15, 2016 and racked up 40 million downloads in its first four days and 50 million in just over a week. The game is free to download, but only a limited selection of levels are playable until you purchase it for $10.

Nintendo has not released information on how many players have spent money on Super Mario Run. According to a third-party report, the game has brought in $30 million, though Nintendo has not confirmed this.

Despite launching in the middle of December, Super Mario Run was among the top 10 apps worldwide on the iTunes App Store for 2016; Pokemon Go was No. 1.

For more on Super Mario Run, check out GameSpot's written review here