Update 04.21.20
The final content update for Super Mario Maker 2 is now live! Head to your Switch and initiate the download now in order to begin crafting your own world maps and more.
Original Story
Super Mario Maker 2 has one last gift to give in the form of its third and final content update… and it’s quite a doozy. Some features that fans have been clamoring for are finally coming to the game, so let’s cut right to the chase and outline everything that will be arriving with the update on April 22. Arguably the biggest addition coming with this update is the new World Maker feature. Here’s how Nintendo describes it:
In World Maker mode, multiple courses created by a user can be tied together on a path from the starting point on a world map to the end castle. The look of the world map can also be customized. Up to eight worlds containing a total of up to 40 courses can be combined, creating a mini Super Mario game that can be shared with others.
It doesn’t end there—here’s a bit more of what’s on the way:
The 7 elite members of Bowser’s army are reporting for duty in the new update! Larry, Wendy, Morton, Lemmy, Roy, Iggy, and Ludwig are here to keep you on your toes and spice up some boss battles. pic.twitter.com/OYECkHkAND
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 21, 2020
The Koopalings won’t be showing up alone, either, as “key-chasing Phanto and the wind-up Mechakoopas” will also be part of the fun. Beyond all of that, here’s a rundown on the remaining items coming this Wednesday:
Additional power-ups and course parts are also coming to Super Mario Maker 2 as part of the free update. This includes the SMB2 Mushroom, which transforms Mario and friends into their look from the Super Mario Bros. 2 game and allows them to pick up and throw items and enemies – just like in that classic game! With the Frog Suit from the Super Mario Bros. 3 game, Mario can swim through water with ease, and even run across its surface! Other power-ups added to the game are the Power Balloon first introduced in the Super Mario World game, the Super Acorn from the New Super Mario Bros. U game and the Boomerang Flower from Super Mario 3D World. There are also five variations for wearables like the Cannon Box and Propeller Box from the Super Mario 3D World game.
That is an insane amount of stuff set to arrive as part of this free update. Are you excited to see so much making its way to Super Mario Maker 2? We’ll be sure to freshen up our review of the game in the days following the update, but in the meanwhile share your thoughts with us online and on social media.
Source: Nintendo Press Release