Which Nintendo Switch game introduced the capture ability using the hat character Cappy?

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Super Mario Odyssey introduced the capture ability using the hat character Cappy.

Released for Nintendo Switch on October 27, 2017, Super Mario Odyssey follows Mario as he travels across kingdoms to stop Bowser’s planned wedding to Princess Peach. Cappy is a sentient hat from the Cap Kingdom and becomes Mario’s companion.

By throwing Cappy at selected enemies, objects, and creatures, Mario can capture them and temporarily control their abilities. Examples include possessing a dinosaur, a frog, a tank, or a Bullet Bill. This mechanic gave the game its central exploration and puzzle-solving structure.

Cappy is different from earlier Mario power-ups such as the Super Mushroom or Fire Flower. The capture system is tied directly to Mario’s hat throw and is a defining feature of this particular 3D platform game.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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