Special 8-Crown Not Appearing

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I still can't find the Special 8-Crown Level.

  • I've beat every Level with Mario (Regular and Special)
  • I've beat every Level with Luigi (Regular and Special)
  • I have a Gold flag on each level (Regular and Special)
  • I have all the Star Coins on each level (Regular and Special)

It doesn't appear on the Regular or Special world.

My save file only shows 4 Stars and I'm not sure what I am missing.

Any clues why this would happen?

Best Answer

According to the Super Mario Wiki, these are the five requirements for each save file star:

  • Beat all the levels in the first eight worlds.
    While not necessary, the player must also not use the Invincibility Leaf nor the P-Wing on all levels for glittering stars.
  • Beat Bowser on World 8-Castle 2.
  • Clear Special 8, then beat Bowser again in World 8-Castle 2.
  • Collect every Star Medal in every level.
  • Hit the top of the flagpole on all levels, and finish all levels as both Mario and Luigi. (The top of the flagpole does not need to be hit with both brothers.)

The info in your question suggests you may need to beat Bowser in 8-C2 again for the fifth star to trigger.