The role-playing game EarthBound (known as Mother 2 in Japan) was first released in Japan for the Super Famicom.
EarthBound was released in North America for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), gaining a cult following despite modest sales.
EarthBound was made available on the Wii U Virtual Console, allowing a new generation of players to experience the game.
EarthBound was added to the Nintendo Switch Online service, providing subscribers access to the game on the Nintendo Switch.