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World Unlocks and Story Progression

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The entrances to the worlds of Isla Delfino are gradually opened in Delfino Plaza. Some depend on the number of your Shine Sprite, others on certain missions. The final world Corona Mountain is not unlocked by a high number of Shine Sprite alone.

Bianco Hills

After the first visit to Delfino Airstrip you reach Delfino Plaza. Defeat the great slime opponent on the court by splashing water into his open mouth.

After his defeat, the large Pianta statue with the portal to Bianco Hills appears.

Ricco Harbor

Collect at least three Shine Sprites. At the boathouse in the western part of the city, a new goop mass appears.

Defeat the slime opponent. The building and portal to Ricco Harbor are uncovered.

Gelato Beach

Collect at least five Shine Sprites. The area of the lighthouse is covered by goop.

Defeat the slime opponent there to uncover the lighthouse and portal to Gelato Beach.

Pinna Park

After at least ten Shine Sprite, Princess Peach is again abducted by Shadow Mario. He takes them with a boat towards the theme park.

The cannon on the edge of Delfino Plaza is now open. Jump in to travel to Pinna Park.

Yoshi

Complete Pinna Park Episode 4. Shadow Mario then appears in Delfino Plaza with a Yoshi egg.

Defeat him and bring the desired fruit to the egg. Yoshi is then permanently available at the intended locations.

Sirena Beach

After Yoshi is unlocked, you wake him up in Delfino Plaza. Ride to the roof with the huge pineapple and spray it with Yoshi’s juice.

The pineapple disappears and releases a red tube. Jump in to enter Sirena Beach.

Noki Bay

Collect at least 20 Shine Sprites. On the large Pianta statue or the place in front of it, a bright light beam appears.

Stand in the light beam and activate the Mario camera. Look directly at the sun. Mario is transferred to Noki Bay.

Turbo Nozzle

From 25 Shine Sprite, Shadow Mario appears with the Turbo Nozzle, if Yoshi has already been unlocked. Defeat him to activate the grey nozzle boxes in Delfino Plaza.

Rocket Nozzle

From 30 Shine Sprite, Shadow Mario appears with the Rocket Nozzle. The previous events with Yoshi and the Turbo Nozzle must be completed.

Defeat him so that the red nozzle boxes can be used in Delfino Plaza.

Pianta Village

The regular access is located on the top of the large sun gate. Get the Rocket Nozzle and shoot yourself at the roof. There is a red pipe that leads to Pianta Village.

Experienced players can reach the upper area earlier with complicated jumps. However, the intended path uses the Rocket Nozzle.

Corona Mountain

To open the final world, you must complete Episode 7 in all seven major worlds. In each of these missions, Shadow Mario is pursued and defeated with water.

☐ Bianco Hills Episode 7

☐ Ricco Harbor episode 7

☐ Gelato Beach Episode 7

☐ Pinna Park Episode 7

☐ Sirena Beach Episode 7

☐ Noki Bay Episode 7

☐ Pianta Village Episode 7

After the last persecution, Delfino Plaza is flooded. Follow Shadow Mario to the entrance behind the Shine Gate to enter Corona Mountain.