New Super Luigi U co-op

Couch co-op for up to 5 players · full campaign in co-op

2013 · Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · 73/100

Split-screen

shared screen instead

Local

up to 5 players

Online

Not documented

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: No — shared screen
Local co-op: up to 5 players
Online co-op: Not documented
Full campaign in co-op: Yes
Cross-play: Not documented
Platforms: Wii U
Developer: Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4
Series: Mario

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-09-30

What it is

With Mario nowhere to be found, it’s up to Luigi to save the day in a brand-new downloadable adventure that takes place in the world of New Super Mario Bros. U. Experience new gameplay challenges as you guide Luigi, complete with his high jump and unique slide, through all-new courses. Enjoy high replayability and satisfaction from mastering each course, and then share your triumphs via the Miiverse feature. Up to five players* can jump into the fun, with Nabbit taking the place of Mario as a playable character. Help Luigi finally prove he has what it takes! -Take control of Luigi in his first starring role in a platform adventure -Level-up your New Super Mario Bros. U experience with more than 80 new courses -High replayability and satisfaction from mastering each course -Play with distinct Luigi physics, including his unique slide and gratifying higher and longer jumps -No time to waste as each course begins with only 100 seconds -For the first time, play as Nabbit, invincible to enemies and obstacles -Share triumphs with the community via the Miiverse feature (broadband Internet access required for online features. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com) -Play using a Wii Remote controller, the Wii U GamePad controller, or a Wii U Pro Controller -Players must own a copy of New Super Mario Bros. U New Super Luigi U was also released as a standalone game.

Bowser’s gang has taken over Princess Peach’s Castle! This time, the goal of the journey is Peach’s occupied castle!

Frequently asked

Does New Super Luigi U have split screen?

No split screen is documented. Up to 5 players can still play locally — on one shared picture.

How many players can play New Super Luigi U locally and online?

Locally: up to 5 players. Online: not documented.

Does New Super Luigi U support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for New Super Luigi U. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.