The original game reduced Peach to a walking cutscene. In Untold Tale , the opening sequence shows her studying in the Mushroom Kingdom’s Royal Archive when she notices discrepancies in Bowser’s so-called “world treasures.” Rather than wait for Mario, she commandeers a modified Warp Pipe — a time-space GPS called the Chrono-Cannon — and leaps into Venice, Cairo, and Tokyo. Gameplay shifts from Luigi’s passive “return item” quest to Peach’s active deduction: she decodes fake artifacts, battles Koopa revisionists, and restores real historical sites using her parasol as both a grappling hook and a cipher key.
The team also emphasized their commitment to creating a game that is both challenging and accessible, with a focus on fun and engaging gameplay. "We want players to feel like they're part of Peach's adventure, and to experience the thrill of exploration and discovery," said the lead developer. Mario Is Missing Peach Untold Tale 2 0 2 20