Nintendo confirms fifth playable character for Super Mario 3D World

Nintendo has confirmed a fifth playable character for upcoming Mario romp Super Mario 3D World.

Showcased in a new trailer for the game is Super Mario Galaxy star Rosalina as a hidden unlockable. She has the power to use the spin attack from the Mario Galaxy games, and joins Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Peach in the upcoming four-player platformer.

Nintendo's latest trailer also shows off the game's touch screen and microphone features, as well as Captain Toad levels.

Super Mario 3D World is being developed by Nintendo EAD Tokyo Group 2, who previously developed Super Mario 3D Land on the 3DS and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Wii.

Super Mario 3D World will be released for Wii U on November 22.