Super Mario Party, which launched in 2018 on the Nintendo Switch, got a new update today! The last update, which included data fixes, was launched back in 2019 but the next one that comes nearly 2 years later brings more content to the game. Version 1.1.0, which released today, adds the following new modes to the game via the free update:

• Mario Party
• Partner Party
• Free Play (Minigames)

Super-charge the fun of Super #MarioParty on #NintendoSwitch with new online play options, available now via a free update. Enjoy Mario Party mode, Partner Party mode and dozens of minigames online!

Find out more: https://t.co/V5dPEf0l0I pic.twitter.com/Mj11TYfF3p

— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) April 27, 2021

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These new additions are however accessible online only through a subscription to the paid Nintendo Switch Online service. Irrespective of your in-game progress, playing online will make all of the 20 characters and all maps available while 70 of the total 80 minigames will be available to play. In addition, when playing online, play data won’t be saved.

If you haven't played Super Mario Party yet, you can check out our official review linked below where the game scored an 8.2/10.

Super Mario Party Official GBAtemp Review
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[Noctosphere]

I wonder if they still make money with SMP

 

[AshuraZro]

Better late than never. I picked this up at the start of the year for a good co-op mode with my fiancé. We may be able to make use of this for partner party with another team so I'm all for it.

 

[banjo2]

I wonder if they still make money with SMP

According to Famitsu, it's the 9th bestselling Switch game
It was also the 12th bestselling game during a period of April, if I'm understanding this correctly

 

[D34DL1N3R]

Is it really THAT bad, or is it just the lack of boards people are mostly upset with?

 

[jt_1258]

70/80 of the total mini games...could be a little better but that can be lived with

 

[Wavy]

Is it really THAT bad, or is it just the lack of boards people are mostly upset with?

It's an alright Mario Party game. The main issue was the lack of boards as there's only about 5(?). At least it's far better than Mario Party 10

 

[RyRyIV]

Is it really THAT bad, or is it just the lack of boards people are mostly upset with?

For me it's really just the boards. Four boards with little variation gets old, especially when the minigames are nothing to brag about

 

[matias3ds]

Its an Alarm for people to know that Super Mario Party 2 its been made

 

[PatrickD85]

It took 2,5 years to get this.
Im guessing themes will be coming soon as well then.

 

[Baromo]

Good way to incite players to subscribe to Online service..

 

[BraveDragonWolf]

Never heard of a "free" update because, usually when there's an update, you just...update.
In terms of paid subscriptions, it's only free when you pay...?

Help me get my point across...

 

[D34DL1N3R]

Never heard of a "free" update because, usually when there's an update, you just...update.

They're making a point to let people that don't always quite understand these things, that it is a free update to the game, rather than a paid DLC addition. I've also seen the term "free update" probably literally thousands of times.

 

[Skyfoxdartner]

Even after 3 years and we still don't have Geno as a playable character.

 

[Julie_Pilgrim]

Even after 3 years and we still don't have Geno as a playable character.

Wrong game

 

[Seliph]

Wow I can actually play the game now lmfao

2 years too late

 

[Bladexdsl]

it only took them 10 games to finally add proper online play!

 

[Julie_Pilgrim]

Wow I can actually play the game now lmfao

2 years too late

3 years too late*

 

[Seliph]

3 years too late*

maybe I bought the game 2 years ago fucko I betcha didn't think about that

 

[Bladexdsl]

This garbage still lacks the ability to skip repeated tutorials and only has a handful of maps, doesn't it?

Eh, if you're into the luck-based, skill-less, rage-inducing Party series, just stick with the first few games - from what I hear, anyway.

the gamecube ones are the best they have lots of items to fuck over your friends with

 

[Julie_Pilgrim]

maybe I bought the game 2 years ago fucko I betcha didn't think about that

Seliph DESTROYS libtard with FACTS and LOGIC