Mojang’s Minecraft has seen some rather interesting developments since being acquired by Microsoft and while many felt that the acquisition could limit its content on other consoles, the recent Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition shows this hasn’t been the case.

Xbox division boss Phil Spencer also took to Twitter, noting that, “Partnership with Nintendo on this has been great, nice to see Minecraft doing so well on the Wii U and to get the Mario content.”

Nintendo of America COO and president Reggie Fils-Aime was also quite happy. “It was great working together with you, Phil. Now we will bring Rare Replay to the Wii U?”

We’re not sure of the viability of that last part.

The free Super Mario Mash-Up Pack update will be arriving for Minecraft: Wii U Edition on May 18th. What are your thoughts on the cooperation between Microsoft and Nintendo? Let us know in the comments.

Minecraft players on Wii U have a reason to celebrate come May 18th. Minecraft: Wii U Edition will be receiving a free Super Mario Mash-Up Pack on May 18th.

The free update features new skins, Mario-themed music and items and a pre-made world based on the popular platforming series. Some of the 40 new skins include Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Piranha Plant and much more. As the screenshot above indicates, there’s plenty of Super Mario Sunshine influence in the Mash-Up Pack. Check out the trailer below for more information.

The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack will be releasing exclusive for the Wii U version of Minecraft (because of course it is). And unlike Super Mario Maker, you can essentially create 3D platforming arenas and levels of your choice based in the Mario universe. Doesn’t that sound rad?

Let us know in the comments what you think of the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack.