Universal Studios Japan postpones the opening of Super Nintendo World due to COVID-19
Super Nintendo World was scheduled to open to the public on February 4, 2021 in Osaka, Japan. However, according to a statement obtained by Bloomberg tech reporter Takashi Mochizuki on Twitter, that date has now been pushed back by Universal Studios Japan.
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
— Takashi Mochizuki (@6d6f636869) January 14, 2021
The apparent reason for this opening date change is the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Osaka.
A new opening date has not been set for Super Nintendo World at this time but expect more information on this soon.