| World 2 | |
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| Description | |
| Shooting Through the Stars | |
| Game | Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
| Level(s) | 7 |
| << List of worlds >> | |
- “Wow. Take a look at that! We found an entirely new world! Looks like there should be plenty of Power Stars here.”
- —Lubba, Super Mario Galaxy 2
World 2 is the second world featured in Super Mario Galaxy 2. It is located near a solar system different from Mario's; however, a very similar solar system was seen for a second during the ending of Super Mario Galaxy. In this world, there are many different galaxies, the last of which, Bowser's Lava Lair, features the first encounter with Bowser.
The music of this world is reused from World 1's music until green Prankster Comets begin appearing, which changes the music of World 1.
Galaxies
| # | Image | Galaxy | Description | Star(s) | Unlocking criterion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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Puzzle Plank Galaxy | The galaxy features wooden planks floating in a blue sky, that Mario can stand on them as platforms. However, some sections of these platforms are cut by Grinders that eventually remove a part of the plank that falls to the void. |   
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Defeat Gobblegut in Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla. |
| 2 | 
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Hightail Falls Galaxy | The bulk of the galaxy accommodates the use of the Dash Pepper. |
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Collect a Star from the Puzzle Plank Galaxy. |
| 3 | 
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Boulder Bowl Galaxy | The galaxy features the first prominent use of the Rock Mushroom that turns Mario into a solid boulder. Bowling pin-like enemies called Pinheads are found in this galaxy. |
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Get a Power Star in Puzzle Plank Galaxy. |
| 4 | 
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Cosmic Cove Galaxy | This galaxy is primarily a water-themed level, where players can freeze the water in the first mission to skate on the ice and up water falls, or swim through caverns to find key objects. |
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Get a Star from either Boulder Bowl Galaxy or Hightail Falls Galaxy. |
| 5 | 
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Wild Glide Galaxy | This galaxy features a jungle with a river, and is one of two galaxies involving Fluzzard gliding. |
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Get a Power Star from either Boulder Bowl Galaxy or Hightail Falls Galaxy. |
| 6 | 
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Honeybloom Galaxy | This galaxy introduces the Bee Mushroom. The whole level takes place on one large cube-shaped planet with a side-scrolling view. |
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Get a Power Star from either Boulder Bowl Galaxy or Hightail Falls Galaxy, then feed the Hungry Luma on the World 2 map 700 Star Bits. |
| 7 | 
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Bowser's Lava Lair | This galaxy is full of lava. There are also Whomps. Giant Bowser is fought for the first time here. | 
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Collect 16 Power Stars, including one from Wild Glide Galaxy, Honeybloom Galaxy or Cosmic Cove Galaxy. |
Profiles
Descriptions in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 新たなる宇宙[?] Aratanaru Uchū |
A New Universe | |
| Chinese | 前往新宇宙[?] Qiánwǎng Xīn Yǔzhòu |
To the New Universe | |
| French (NOA) | Sous une pluie d'étoiles filantes[?] | Under a rain of falling stars | |
| French (NOE) | Une balade parmi les étoiles[?] | A stroll among stars | |
| German | Quer durch das Sternenmeer[?] | Across the Sea of Stars | |
| Italian | Alla Ricerca delle Stelle[?] | In Search of Stars |
Gallery
World 2 as viewed from the Grand World Map
The World 2 pathway
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ワールド２[?] Wārudo 2 |
World 2 | |
| Chinese | World 2[?] World 2 |
World 2 | |
| French (NOA) | Monde 2[?] | World 2 | |
| French (NOE) | Monde 2[?] | World 2 | |
| German | Welt 2[?] | World 2 | |
| Italian | Mondo 2[?] | World 2: |