Nintendo delivered an in-depth look at Super Mario Maker 2 for the Nintendo Switch during its dedicated Nintendo Direct, unveiling a host of new features designed to supercharge the creative possibilities of its course creator franchise.
As the highly anticipated sequel to the celebrated original—which sold over four million copies on Wii U—Super Mario Maker 2 aims to give players even more tools, items, and mechanics to play, build, and share their own Mario courses.
The exclusive Nintendo Switch release launches globally on June 28th, 2019, further expanding Nintendo’s library of user-driven experiences on the eShop and through Nintendo Switch Online. Highlights from the Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct include 51 distinctive features that deepen gameplay and creativity.
Among the most requested is the addition of slopes, which can now be applied to both standard and conveyor-belt ground segments, adding new platforming potential.
Players also witnessed the introduction of the fan-favorite Angry Sun from Super Mario Bros.
3, an updated Snake Blocks system with customizable speeds, and the versatile On/Off Switches that toggle block visibility for intricate puzzle opportunities.
Other notable mechanics include seesaws that tilt based on Mario’s position, swinging claws for dynamic movement and item manipulation, and the ability to set variable water and lava levels in any course setting, complete with adjustable speed. Nintendo has responded to long-standing fan requests with new creative controls such as custom screen-scrolling, vertical course design, and scroll stops to control camera boundaries.
The inclusion of new enemies and items—ranging from Banzai Bills that travel in all directions, to Dry Bones Shells offering unique defensive power-ups—further enriches the gameplay.
In this iteration, currency becomes more rewarding thanks to larger coins valued at 10, 20, and 50. For collaborative builders, Super Mario Maker 2 introduces a co-op course creation mode supporting two players on a single Nintendo Switch using Joy-Con controllers.
Story Mode makes its debut with Mario tasked to rebuild Princess Peach’s castle by completing over 100 handcrafted courses developed by Nintendo, earning coins to fund reconstruction—offering single-player value alongside the renowned creative suite. The course themes roster grows with the addition of desert, snow, forest, and sky environments, each paired with fresh compositions by legendary Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.
The new Moon object not only changes the day-to-night dynamic but also brings unique nighttime effects to each course theme, from floating Goombas to flipped gravity and poisonous water hazards. A major update is the inclusion of the Super Mario 3D World game style, which, according to the Direct, comes with its own exclusive set of items and objects—including Cat Mario, who can climb walls and scale the goal pole, clear pipes, and special enemies like Meowser.
Some elements, like Banzai Bill in this style, are even presented with new visual perspectives. Online play expands with Course World, where players globally can share and download user-generated levels, leave comments and feedback, and compete in the Endless Challenge mode.
Network Play allows for competitive multiplayer—or cooperative play—both locally and through Nintendo Switch Online, with individual Maker profiles and points that let users customize their avatar’s appearance. According to Nintendo, players must have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to engage in course sharing and multiplayer features.
Local play supports up to four Nintendo Switch consoles for nearby cooperative or competitive fun, regardless of internet connection. With an extensive suite of new features and significant online and local multiplayer enhancements, Super Mario Maker 2 for Nintendo Switch sets a new standard for creativity-driven platform experiences.
As the June 28 release date approaches, both series veterans and new creators can look forward to unprecedented customization and connectivity in this must-have Nintendo exclusive.
As the highly anticipated sequel to the celebrated original—which sold over four million copies on Wii U—Super Mario Maker 2 aims to give players even more tools, items, and mechanics to play, build, and share their own Mario courses.
The exclusive Nintendo Switch release launches globally on June 28th, 2019, further expanding Nintendo’s library of user-driven experiences on the eShop and through Nintendo Switch Online. Highlights from the Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct include 51 distinctive features that deepen gameplay and creativity.
Among the most requested is the addition of slopes, which can now be applied to both standard and conveyor-belt ground segments, adding new platforming potential.
Players also witnessed the introduction of the fan-favorite Angry Sun from Super Mario Bros.
3, an updated Snake Blocks system with customizable speeds, and the versatile On/Off Switches that toggle block visibility for intricate puzzle opportunities.
Other notable mechanics include seesaws that tilt based on Mario’s position, swinging claws for dynamic movement and item manipulation, and the ability to set variable water and lava levels in any course setting, complete with adjustable speed. Nintendo has responded to long-standing fan requests with new creative controls such as custom screen-scrolling, vertical course design, and scroll stops to control camera boundaries.
The inclusion of new enemies and items—ranging from Banzai Bills that travel in all directions, to Dry Bones Shells offering unique defensive power-ups—further enriches the gameplay.
In this iteration, currency becomes more rewarding thanks to larger coins valued at 10, 20, and 50. For collaborative builders, Super Mario Maker 2 introduces a co-op course creation mode supporting two players on a single Nintendo Switch using Joy-Con controllers.
Story Mode makes its debut with Mario tasked to rebuild Princess Peach’s castle by completing over 100 handcrafted courses developed by Nintendo, earning coins to fund reconstruction—offering single-player value alongside the renowned creative suite. The course themes roster grows with the addition of desert, snow, forest, and sky environments, each paired with fresh compositions by legendary Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.
The new Moon object not only changes the day-to-night dynamic but also brings unique nighttime effects to each course theme, from floating Goombas to flipped gravity and poisonous water hazards. A major update is the inclusion of the Super Mario 3D World game style, which, according to the Direct, comes with its own exclusive set of items and objects—including Cat Mario, who can climb walls and scale the goal pole, clear pipes, and special enemies like Meowser.
Some elements, like Banzai Bill in this style, are even presented with new visual perspectives. Online play expands with Course World, where players globally can share and download user-generated levels, leave comments and feedback, and compete in the Endless Challenge mode.
Network Play allows for competitive multiplayer—or cooperative play—both locally and through Nintendo Switch Online, with individual Maker profiles and points that let users customize their avatar’s appearance. According to Nintendo, players must have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to engage in course sharing and multiplayer features.
Local play supports up to four Nintendo Switch consoles for nearby cooperative or competitive fun, regardless of internet connection. With an extensive suite of new features and significant online and local multiplayer enhancements, Super Mario Maker 2 for Nintendo Switch sets a new standard for creativity-driven platform experiences.
As the June 28 release date approaches, both series veterans and new creators can look forward to unprecedented customization and connectivity in this must-have Nintendo exclusive.
