Metro Kingdom

"New Donk City" redirects here. For the golf course in Mario Golf: Super Rush, see New Donk City (golf course).

“Welcome to New Donk City! The Big Banana! No place like it!”

—New Donker, Super Mario Odyssey

The Metro Kingdom is the eighth kingdom visited in Super Mario Odyssey. It is the greater location of New Donk City, a large city filled with skyscrapers and buildings. This kingdom's main landmark is the New Donk City Hall, the tallest skyscraper located at the northern end of the kingdom.

The Metro Kingdom is largely based off the real world location of New York City, hence the name of the city located within it. The New Donk City Hall is based on the Empire State Building, while a pair of triangular-shaped buildings outside of it appear to be inspired by the Flatiron Building, and visible in the skyline are a building and bridge resembling the Chrysler Building and Brooklyn Bridge, respectively. The way Crazy Cap has a flagship store in New Donk City is very similar to how Nintendo's flagship store is in New York City. Some street signs in New Donk City feature cycling wrong way signs that look exactly like the signs used in New York City, and traffic lights have guy-wire masts, consistant with their design in New York. This kingdom is notable for having humans as the main inhabitants - called "New Donkers" (the equivalent of "New Yorkers") - as well as Pauline as its mayor (notwithstanding). New Donk City has a 1930s-1940s aesthetic as its residents are uniformly dressed in pinstripe suits and fedoras with jazz music prominent. New Donk City's nickname is "The city that never leaps", a play on New York City's nickname - "The city that never sleeps". New Donk City is also referred to as "The Big Banana" by a New Donker, which is a play on New York City being referred to as "The Big Apple". The Metro Kingdom is also the founding location of the Crazy Cap Shop chain. New Donk City features copious references to the arcade game Donkey Kong, and it is implied the events of that game, where Mario had to save Pauline from Donkey Kong, are a part of the city's beginnings. New York City was stated to be the setting of the original Donkey Kong arcade game, while Big-City, a location in Donkey Kong for the Game Boy, and Big Ape City, a location in Donkey Kong Land, are also implied to be the setting. It is unknown if any of these are intended to be the same city.

When Mario first visits here, Bowser's airship can be seen flying over the top of the New Donk City Hall. Mario's first objective is to stop Bowser by heading to the New Donk City Hall Rooftop. Once the player climbs up to here, they will find Mechawiggler - a large robotic Wiggler taking all the city's power. Mario must then fight the Mechawiggler and defeat it, which will reward the player with a Multi Moon. Collecting it will take Mario back to the Odyssey, and the kingdom reverts to daytime. The player's next objective is to talk to Mayor Pauline at the New Donk City Hall Plaza. She tells Mario that she needs four musicians to perform in her big festival. Mario finds the four musicians (a drummer, a guitarist, a bassist, and a trumpeter) and takes them all back to Pauline. Once he has done this, the mayor will then tell Mario of a new problem - the Underground Power Plant is not working. Mario must then travel to the Power Plant and restore it in order to generate enough power to hold the festival. Mayor Pauline is impressed by Mario's efforts, and she asks if Mario would like to participate in the festival. He accepts the offer, and the New Donk City Festival begins. If the player can successfully traverse through the festival of the city and reach Pauline at the end, she will give Mario another Multi Moon. Collecting it restores the kingdom to its former glory (although nothing changes between Mechawiggler and the festival), allowing access to more Power Moons. Once Mario has collected enough Power Moons, he can head off to the next kingdom - either the Snow Kingdom or the Seaside Kingdom.

Description

The city's design is largely inspired by real world big cities, most notably New York City. It features many typical things found in cities, such as fire hydrants, street lamps and stoplights (the latter of which Mario is able to grab onto and swing on to jump forward, and their pedestrian crossing lights can be hit like ? Blocks). There are taxis driving throughout the city, which Mario is able to bounce off of the front hoods of in order to gain extra jump height. There are also many billboards, some of which advertise about other kingdoms in the game. Many of the streets and some of the billboards and advertisements in the city are named after characters from the Donkey Kong franchise, such as "Diddy's Mart", "Dixie Street", "Tiny's Piroshkis" and "Cranky Avenue", not to mention the city itself; additionally, there are some red girders that appear in New Donk City as a reference to the original Donkey Kong arcade game. The city is located on an elevated platform above the rest of the kingdom, surrounded by a large bay. Each side of said bay is surrounded by further unexplorable city.

Brochure details

New Donk City Hall and Mayor Pauline.

Scraping the Sky

The skyscrapers of New Donk City are most people's first association with the city. But even among those, New Donk City Hall stands out as the very symbol of this great city, so don't miss it. Who knows, you might even run into world-renowned Mayor Pauline!

The nighttime skyline shines from any angle.

A Million-Coin View

If you've come to New Donk City, you owe it to yourself to see it at night. The best viewing spot is the landmark New Donk City Hall, but sadly the interior is closed for construction, so you'll have to aim for one of the neighboring buildings.

If it's festival season, you'll have a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but the timing is a bit irregular, so be sure to check the schedule beforehand.

The world's most trusted brand in headwear.

Crazy Cap Flagship Store

There's probably only one brand that the entire world knows, and that's Crazy Cap. Their original flagship store is right here in New Donk City.

The unique storefront is converted from an old theater. Theater space is no longer much in demand, with so many street performers in the city.

These aren't even safety rails.

Always Be Constructing

New Donkers are used to construction and new developments. There's always work being done below ground, on rooftops, and inside buildings, so power lines never get taken down—they run throughout town.

Unaccustomed travelers should watch out for the cranes, girders, and manholes scattered everywhere.

Tougher than it looks.

Scooting Across Town

These motor scooters may look old-fashioned, but they pack a punch and are perfect for tooling around the city. Be sure to try one out!

Fun tidbit: RC Cars

More New Donkers are getting into the noble sport of RC Car racing. Find a local enthusiast, and you'll open up a whole new world.

Three Keys to the Kingdom

1. Appreciate the constant Power Moon-based progress and development.
2. Visit those welcoming souls who just leave their doors wide open.
3. Participate in the citywide festival if you can (schedule subject to change).

Map

Checkpoint Flag locations

Odyssey

Main article: Odyssey

The Odyssey lands in a secluded area south of the main part of the city. Nearby are some girders where Mario can find three regional coins. During Mechawiggler's attack on the city, there is a spark pylon on the blue tarp at the end of the girders which will take Mario to the city streets. After defeating Mechawiggler, Hint Toad and Uncle amiibo appear here, the spark pylon is moved closer to the Odyssey, and a Power Moon can be found inside the girders. Ground Pounding on the blue tarp where the spark pylon originally was makes coins pop out. Luigi also appears here after the main story's completion and hosts Balloon World.

City Outskirts/Main Street Entrance

Depending on whether or not Mario has defeated Mechawiggler, there will be one of two Checkpoint Flags active near a small park (which is referred to as 'Squawks Park' on signs), both of which are reached via a spark pylon near the Odyssey's landing site. During Mechawiggler's attack, the Checkpoint Flag is southeast of the park and referred to as "City Outskirts". After Mechawiggler's defeat, the Checkpoint Flag is southwest of the park and referred to as "Main Street Entrance". At the Main Street Entrance, Mario can find a pair of Binoculars (through which the Sphynx can be seen after completion of the story) and a few New Donkers who welcome him to the city. Talkatoo and the Jump-Rope Challenge can be found at the park. Jammin' Toad, a Bonneter, and the Letters also appear at the park after the story is completed.

The music that regularly plays throughout the city plays as soon as Mario touches the ground here. As such, it is possible, at least briefly, to advance through the city without the music playing so long as Mario stays off the ground.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	メインストリート 入口[?] Mein Sutorīto Iriguchi	Main Street Entrance
German	Hauptzufahrt[?]	Main Street Entrance
Spanish (NOE)	Entrada a la calle principal[?]	Main Street Entrance

Rooftop Garden

It is a small, flat garden atop one of the many buildings in this kingdom. Although most of the garden is found atop two connected buildings, a similar area close to these buildings also features a garden. While roaming the garden, Mario may find a Checkpoint Flag, a pole, and a rabbit he may catch for a Power Moon, though the rabbit often runs around the garden, hopping to the adjacent building. In the corner of the garden, two New Donkers sit on a bench in the shade of a tree. While exploring the garden, Mario may locate a set of four regional coins on the highest point as well as a football he may simply punt off the rooftop into the streets.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	芝生ビル 屋上[?] Shibafu Biru Okujō	Lawn Building Rooftop
German	Dachgarten[?]	Rooftop Garden
Spanish (NOE)	Jardín en la azotea[?]	Rooftop Garden

Construction Site

Main article: Construction Site (Super Mario Odyssey)

On the west end of the city, there are some girders hanging over an abyss. The Checkpoint Flag is on a blue tarp.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
German	Baustelle[?]	Construction Site

Construction Access / New Donk City Hall Plaza

Main article: New Donk City Hall Plaza

Depending on whether or not Mario has defeated Mechawiggler, there will be one of two Checkpoint Flags active near New Donk City Hall. After Mechawiggler's defeat, the flag is directly in front of the entrance and referred to as "New Donk City Hall Plaza". Pauline can be found near the flag. During Mechawiggler's attack, the flag is called "Construction Access", and is on a small green mound a short distance to the east of its later location. Some stairs are nearby, which help Mario to reach the rooftop of a building, from where he may then access the Heliport.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
German	New Donk City-Rathaus - Vorplatz[?]	New Donk City City Hall Plaza

New Donk City Hall Rooftop

This Checkpoint Flag is found after exiting the New Donk City Hall Interior. Despite its name, it is not on the roof, but a balcony below the roof. There is a spark pylon here that leads to the roof, but it disappears after Mechawiggler is defeated. After completing the main story, two Shiverians can be found here.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
German	New Donk City-Rathaus - Dach[?]	New Donk City City Hall Rooftop

Mayor Pauline Commemorative Park

Main article: Mayor Pauline Commemorative Park

This area is accessed by using a spark pylon east of New Donk City Hall Plaza. It is a small park with a few trees and benches. The guitarist needed to form the band is found here. Power Moons can be found by Ground Pounding Mechawiggler's remains and touching a glowing bird. By climbing one of the trees, Mario can find two regional coins.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
German	Bürgermeisterin Pauline-Ehrenpark[?]	Mayor Pauline Honor Park

Outdoor Café

Main article: Outdoor Café

West of New Donk City Hall Plaza, there is a Checkpoint Flag next in an area with several tables and chairs where several New Donkers are sitting.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
German	Café im Freien[?]	Café Outside

Heliport

The Heliport is located right of the New Donk City Hall Plaza where the player must climb up a set of stairs and either Wall Jump up a set of girders, or capture a spark pylon in order to reach the Heliport.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ヘリポート[?] Heripōto	Heliport
Chinese	直升机场 (Simplified) Zhíshēngjī chǎng 直升機停機坪 (Traditional) Zhíshēngjī tíngjī píng[?]	Heliport Helipad
German	Heliport[?]	Heliport
Russian	Вертолетная площадка[?] Vertolyotnaya ploschadka	Helipad
Spanish (NOE)	Helipuerto[?]	Heliport

Isolated Rooftop

This area is located in the bottom-right corner of the map and is isolated from the rest of New Donk City. It can only be accessed via a painting from the Sand Kingdom, available after completing the story mission Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid. On the rooftop is a Power Moon and a block of girders with multiple Hidden Coins on top.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	はなれビル 屋上[?] Hanare Biru Okujō	Detached Building: Rooftop
German	Auf einem einsamen Dach[?]	On A Lonely Rooftop
Russian	Одинокая крыша[?] Odinokaya krysha	Isolated Rooftop
Spanish (NOE)	Azotea aislada[?]	Isolated Rooftop

Bonus areas

This kingdom has the most bonus areas out of all the kingdoms in the game, totaling at 14 bonus areas.

Bonus area	Accessed via	Location	Description
Metro Kingdom Slots Room	Open doorway	At the end of the middle street leading to the Construction Site	A small room with a slots minigame. Four of the same picture must be lined up to win.
RC Car Room	Open doorway	Opposite the Crazy Cap store	A room with a miniature race track where the RC Car Challenge takes place. The door to this room opens once Mario collects the "Remotely Captured Car" Power Moon.
Private Room	Open doorway	West of the capturable taxi	A small room full of notes (including 8-bit ones) which Mario must collect to obtain a Power Moon.
Crowded Alleyway	Open doorway	North of the Outdoor Café Checkpoint Flag	An alleyway-like area where Mario must work his way through an endless crowd of walking New Donkers to obtain a Power Moon on the other side. Additionally, after opening the kingdom's Moon Rock, Mario must find a Bonneter on one of the New Donkers in the crowd and talk to him so he can give Mario another Power Moon.
Wiring Area	Closed doorway guarded by a New Donker	Inside the large building west of the New Donk City Hall	An area composed of buildings in the sky where Mario must capture several spark pylons connecting the buildings while avoiding the Burrbos and Fuzzies. Mario can only access this area by wearing the Builder helmet and outfit set and talking to the New Donker at the entrance.
Siege Area	Capturing the taxi with a question mark	On the main street leading straight to the New Donk City Hall Plaza	A nighttime area accessed by capturing a taxi where Mario must capture a Sherm and use it to destroy as many other Sherms and obstacles as possible to collect Moon Shards required to obtain a Power Moon.
The Rotating Maze	Manhole	Down the same street as the Crazy Cap store	A maze-like area accessed by capturing the manhole cover and moving it out of the way. The area features revolving doors that move when hit with Cappy, Fire Piranha Plants, and Moon Shards required to obtain a Power Moon.
High-Rise Area	Mini Rocket	On an isolated building at the northwestern end of the kingdom, reached via a Warp Pipe in the Crowded Alleyway.	An area where Mario must swing on poles from one building to another.
Bullet Bill Area	Open doorway	In the alleyway opposite the Private Room	A scaffold-like area where Mario must climb from one pole to another while avoiding the Bullet Bills that constantly fire at him.
T-Rex Alleyway	Open doorway	Opposite the Outdoor Café, inside the triangular building.	A narrow, alleyway-like area where Mario must ride on a motor scooter to escape a rampaging T-Rex.
Projection Room	Open doorway	At the end of the street leading straight to the Outdoor Café	A room featuring a recreation of World 1-1 from the original Super Mario Bros. as the movie (albeit without power-ups and a functioning Goal Pole), which Mario enters as the "actor" via an 8-Bit Pipe. While in the "movie," Mario must collect Moon Shards to make a Power Moon appear.
Pitch-Black Mountain	Moon Pipe	On the scaffolding between the New Donk City Hall and the northeastern building	A darkened, pyramid-like area surrounded by poison and inhabited by Stairface Ogres, where Mario must climb to the top to obtain a Power Moon. Since the Power Moon is atop a pillar surrounded by spikes, Mario must climb up one of said Stairface Ogres to reach it.
Swinging Scaffolding	Moon Pipe	On top of the building south of the triangular building with the ground-pound switch	An area where Mario must traverse several swinging girders in order to travel from one structure to another and capture a Hammer Bro to break dirt blocks.
Vanishing Road	Moon Pipe	On top of the building south of the triangular building leading to the T-Rex Alleyway	An area where Mario must activate several P Switches to make a path appear, along which Mario must ride a motor scooter to reach the other side as soon as possible before it disappears while avoiding several Sherms along the way.

Enemies

Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas. Enemies formatted in bold are capturable.

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  Urban Stingbies

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  Sherms

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  Goombas

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  Mini Goombas

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  Poison Piranha Plants

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  Big Poison Piranha Plants

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  8-bit Donkey Kong

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  Bullet Bills*

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  Fuzzies*

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  Burrbos*

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  Fire Piranha Plants*

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  T-Rex*

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  8-bit Goombas*

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  8-bit Koopa Troopas*

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  Stairface Ogres*

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  Hammer Bros.*

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  Mechawiggler (boss)

Objectives

1. The Scourge on the Skyscraper: The goal is to reach the top of the skyscraper and defeat Mechawiggler.
2. A Fresh Start for the City: Mario must accept Pauline's request to prepare for the New Donk City Festival.
   1. Getting the Band Together: The goal is to gather all four members of the band.
   2. Powering Up the Station: The goal is to restore power to the Underground Power Plant.
   3. An Invitation from the Mayor: Mario must accept Pauline's invitation to participate in the New Donk City Festival.
3. A Traditional Festival!: Takes place during the New Donk City Festival. Mario must reach the main stage to receive a Multi Moon from Pauline.

Paintings

The painting that leads to the Lake Kingdom

The painting that leads to the Wooded Kingdom

There are two paintings in this kingdom. One can be found behind where the Odyssey is located and it takes the player to either the Viewing Balcony in the Lake Kingdom or the Iron Cage in the Wooded Kingdom, and it can be accessed after defeating Mechawiggler. The other one is located far away from the main map at the Isolated Rooftop, which can be only accessed from a painting in the Sand Kingdom.

Power Moons

The Metro Kingdom has brown Power Moons.

Main article: List of Power Moons in the Metro Kingdom

There are a total of 85 Power Moons (79 regular Power Moons and 2 Multi Moons) in the Metro Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 49 of the Power Moons and the 2 Multi Moons, including one from the kingdom's Hint Art. The player can also collect a Power Moon if they travel through a painting in the Sand Kingdom. One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters the Tostarenan tourist in the kingdom. After the player defeats Bowser in the Moon Kingdom, 13 more Power Moons become available to collect. The Moon Rock will also be available to destroy, causing 15 additional Power Moons to be accessible.

In order to progress to the next kingdom, the player must collect at least 20 Power Moons, the most Power Moons out of all the kingdoms needed to progress forward.

Unobtainable Power Moons can be seen in the Power Plant.

Regional coins

Main article: List of regional coins in the Metro Kingdom

The Metro Kingdom contains 100 regional coins, which take the form of coins marked with an image of Pauline's head on one side and the New Donk City Hall on the other.

Crazy Cap items

Item	Description	Price	Note
Builder Helmet	Whether you're building or inspecting, you gotta keep your head safe.	5	Required for "Rewiring the Neighborhood" and "Off the Beaten Wire"
Builder Outfit	The perfect outfit whether you're constructing or inspecting the construction work of others.	10	Required for "Rewiring the Neighborhood" and "Off the Beaten Wire"
Golf Cap	You're not playing golf unless everyone is staring at your hat.	20	N/A
Golf Outfit	What?! Wait, let me turn down my outfit so I can hear you!	25	N/A
Pauline Statue	The statue of New Donk City's mayor, Pauline, was made as a testament to her enduring popularity.	25	N/A
New Donk City Hall Model	This miniature model of New Donk City Hall (with working lights!) has been a great hit with fans of Metro Kingdom.	5	N/A
Metro Kingdom Sticker	A sticker inspired by mayor Pauline.	10	N/A
Metro Kingdom Power Moon	A Power Moon from the mean streets of New Donk City.	100	N/A

Appearances in other games

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Art of Captain Toad exploring New Donk City

Main article: Uptown, Downtown

A new level inspired by New Donk City appears exclusively in the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch versions of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, where Captain Toad is able to reach the top of the New Donk City Hall and enter the auditorium where the Toad Brigade can be found. Hammer Bros. appear as enemies in the level.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pauline and the band in the stage

Overview of the building

Main article: New Donk City Hall (stage)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the New Donk City Hall appears as a stage. The fighters are carried up the building on a moving platform as the fight progresses, fighting on the building sides. Pauline and the band appear in the background on the ground when the song Jump Up, Super Star! is chosen, and on moving platforms when the fighters are lifted up. If a fighter touches Pauline or a band member, they begin playing music.

Mario Golf: Super Rush

New Donk City as it appears in Mario Golf: Super Rush.

Main article: New Donk City (golf course)

A course set in New Donk City later appears in Mario Golf: Super Rush. The course is very similar to its appearance in Super Mario Odyssey, though there are some Dash Panels and some other changes.

Gallery

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  Metro Kingdom icon

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  New Donk City sticker

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  Portrait-stamped coin

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  Portrait-stamped currency icon

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  Portrait-stamped currency icon

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  8-bit Portrait-stamped coin (unused)

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  Clear 8-bit Portrait-stamped coin (unused)

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  Wallpaper

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  One of the billboards advertising Bowser and Peach's wedding

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  Mario walking with some of the residents of the city

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  An aerial shot of the city

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  The city at night

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  The New Donk City Festival

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  Mechawiggler battle

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  Pauline as mayor of New Donk City

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  Mario riding a motor scooter in the city

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  Mario (in his "classic" outfit) and Pauline

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  Mario in the city

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  Dr. Mario walking by the city's power generator

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  Mario in the Painter Suit

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  The Crazy Cap building

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  Crazy Cap staff members

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  Mario standing next to an 8-bit Luigi

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  The Jump-Rope Challenge rankings board device

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  Background image used for the Japanese detail page for "Jump Up, Super Star!" during loading

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  Promotional wallpaper

Textures

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  Poster featuring a taxi

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  Poster featuring Pauline

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  Poster promoting the New Donk City Festival

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  Poster based on Donkey Kong

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  Poster based on Donkey Kong

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  Poster based on Donkey Kong

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  Poster based on Donkey Kong

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  Poster featuring Steam Gardens

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  Poster featuring Mount Volbono

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

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Miscellaneous

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  A photo in Nintendo E3 2017 from Nintendo's Instagram account

List of Donkey Kong references

• Diddy's Mart
• Dixie Street
• Dixie Theater
• Tiny's Piroshkis
• Cranky Avenue
• K. Rool Avenue
• Squawks Park
• Expresso Street
• Expresso Espresso
• Candy's Cafe
• Rattley Street
• Rambi Street
• Banana Bagels
• 1981-ND (taxi license plate)

Media

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Names in other languages

Metro Kingdom

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	都市の国[?] Toshi no Kuni	City Country
Chinese (simplified)	都市国[?] Dūshì guó	City Country
Chinese (traditional)	都市國 Dūshì guó	City Kingdom
Dutch	Stedenrijk[?]	City Realm
German	Cityland[?]	City Country
Italian	Regno della City[?]	City Kingdom
Korean	도시 왕국[?] Dosi Wangguk	City Kingdom
Russian	Городское царство[?] Gorodskoye tsarstvo	City Kingdom
Spanish (NOA)	Reino Metropolitano[?]	Metropolitan Kingdom
Spanish (NOE)	Reino Urbano[?]	Urban Kingdom

New Donk City

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ニュードンク・シティ[?] Nyū Donku Shiti	New Donk City
Chinese (simplified)	纽敦市[?] Niǔ Dūn Shì	New Donk City
Chinese (traditional)	紐頓市 Niǔ Dùn Shì	New Donk City
Dutch	New Donk City[?]	-
German	New Donk City[?]	-
Italian	New Donk City[?]	-
Korean	뉴동크시티[?] Nyu Dongkeu Siti	New Donk City
Portuguese	New Donk City[?]	-
Russian	Нью-Донк[?] Nyu-Donk	New Donk
Spanish	Nueva Donk[?]	New Donk

Trivia

• The rooftop pool beside the top of city hall was significantly deeper in the game's E3 2017 demo, with the water level being just over Mario's head; in the final game, the water level approximately reaches Mario's neck. It is likely that this change was due to the original water level leaving Mario susceptible to drowning, as demonstrated in a YouTube video uploaded by gaming news site Polygon during E3.
• The landmass the Metro, Snow, Ruined, and Bowser's Kingdoms are all located on resembles Laurasia.