Super Nintendo World’s opening has been postponed from February 4th because of coronavirus protocols. A lot of fans were looking forward to the gates finally opening at Universal Studios Japan. Nintendo announced the move tonight, and people just couldn’t believe the development in light of that Nintendo Direct recently. The game company was drumming up interest in the park. Shigeru Minamoto walked around the campus with a mascot version of Mario and Luigi. Power bracelets, chain chomps, and Pikmin are not going to be seen for a little while in Japan because of the coronavirus. In Nintendo’s statement, they lay out the clear protocols and how things will move forward. Super Nintendo World will open, but it’s just going to take a little longer.

USJ announced it is postponing opening of Super Nintendo World from previoulsy-announced Feb. 4 due to ongoing Covid-19 situation. Sad, but right call. pic.twitter.com/jJg6B6vSLP