At long last, you can get those creative juices flowing again thanks to Super Mario Maker 2. Nintendo’s sequel to everyone’s favorite Mario level creator is out now, exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Things are a little more confusing than they were on the Wii U, however, thanks to the introduction of the paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Do you need Nintendo Switch Online to play Super Mario Maker 2? We’ve got the answers you need below, so you don’t have to find out for yourself the hard way.
Do you need Nintendo Switch Online to play Super Mario Maker 2?
The answer to “do you need Nintendo Switch Online to play Super Mario Maker 2?” is both yes and no. You can play Super Mario Maker 2 without a Nintendo Switch Online membership, but it will be a limited experience. Without a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you will be able to play any and all of the offline modes in Super Mario Maker 2. This means that you can play the following modes:
- Course creator
- Local multiplayer
- Local co-op creation
- Story mode
You will be able to create and play levels offline, but you won’t be able to upload and share your course creations if you don’t own a Nintendo Switch Online membership. You will need a Nintendo Switch Online membership in order to upload and share your course creations. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to take part in any of the game’s online offerings, unfortunately.
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership you will be able to do everything above, plus much, much more. The full list of online activities that require a Nintendo Switch Online membership in Super Mario Maker 2 is as follows:
- Comment on other player’s courses
- Endless Challenge mode
- Leaderboards
- Make proper use of the Maker Profile content such as receiving Maker Points to customize your Mii with new outfits and poses
- Online multiplayer versus and co-op
- Search, play, and download other player’s courses
- Upload and share your courses
There you have it. You definitely need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to get the most out of Super Mario Maker 2 as it will let you play all of the game’s online content.
