Walmart appears to have shipped Paper Mario pre-orders despite cancellation email

It’s Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door release day, an exciting moment for fans of the beloved RPG and newcomers alike. However, the launch has been marred by controversy in the States. Both Amazon and Walmart canceled pre-orders for the game, with Walmart doing so just last week without any explanation. Despite this, Walmart seems to have shipped the pre-orders anyway.

According to Nintendeal, a customer received tracking information for their copy of Paper Mario from Walmart, despite being notified that their pre-order was canceled. Many others have shared similar experiences, with some now expecting to receive two copies of the game by the end of the day. It remains unclear if Walmart has issued refunds for these canceled orders. Customers affected by the cancellations were supposed to receive a $25 voucher from Walmart to compensate for the inconvenience. The only reason given for the cancellations was that it was ordered by Nintendo, with assurances that the game would still be available in Walmart stores on release day. The reasoning behind shipping the pre-orders remains a mystery—whether Nintendo reversed its decision, some cancellations were not processed, or Walmart chose to ship them regardless is unknown.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, originally released on the GameCube, has been remade, offering fans a chance to relive the classic adventure. Despite the confusion, those eager to secure a copy can still purchase the game from Best Buy and GameStop. Paper Mario isn’t the only Nintendo Switch game to face pre-order cancellations. Endless Ocean: Luminous and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD pre-orders on Amazon have also faced issues. The prevailing theory suggests Nintendo might be encouraging in-store purchases, which aligns with Amazon’s recent halt on selling gift cards.

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