Super Mario Odyssey remains one of the most celebrated platforming adventures on the Nintendo Switch. Players travel across vast destinations known as Kingdoms to collect Power Moons and rescue Princess Peach. Understanding the complete count and progression of these worlds helps gamers track their overall journey through the title.
The Main Story Kingdoms Explained
During the primary campaign, players traverse 15 distinct environments that make up the central story path. Starting from the spooky Cap Kingdom, the journey moves through iconic locations such as the bustling Metro Kingdom and the tropical Seaside Kingdom. Each realm offers unique themes, enemies to capture, and environmental challenges to overcome.
As you progress, certain points in the game present branching paths where players can choose which destination to visit first. Completing the final story objectives leads directly to the climactic showdown on the Moon Kingdom.
Post-Game Worlds and Secret Locations
After beating the main campaign, the world layout expands significantly with new areas to explore. Defeating Bowser unlocks the nostalgia-filled Mushroom Kingdom, complete with Peach's Castle and fresh achievements. This brings the total count of standard playable worlds to 16 distinct main locations.
Dedicated players can unlock additional secret challenge locations by collecting specific amounts of Power Moons. Unlocking the Dark Side requires gathering 250 moons, while reaching the grueling Darker Side demands a total of 500 moons. When counting these secret areas, the grand total reaches 17 or 18 locations depending on how smaller boss arenas like the Cloud Kingdom are classified.
Tips for Fully Exploring Every Kingdom
To fully complete each world, players must look beyond the primary objectives required to power the Odyssey airship. Every kingdom contains hidden regional purple coins and secret moon caches scattered throughout the terrain. Checking the in-game map regularly ensures you do not miss hidden sub-areas or specialized store items.
Returning to previous worlds after completing the story reveals newly spawned moons and fresh challenges. Taking the time to master capturing mechanics and platforming controls makes gathering every collectible far more manageable.
