Nintendo has revealed that Super Mario Maker 2 fans have created over twenty-six million stages since launch. Super Mario Maker 2 launched in 2019, with the promise of all new content and online modes.
There were some fans who felt that Super Mario Maker 2 didn't quite live up to its predecessor on the Nintendo Wii U. The Wii U GamePad was a natural fit for designing levels, while the Switch is a bit more clunky. Super Mario Maker 2 also lacked the additional costumes from the original game, which could turn Mario into characters like Sonic the Hedgehog and the Duck Hunt dog. The game did have a playable version of Link with a number of special moves, but he was the only additional character added to the game throughout its run. The promised online modes were also a disappointment, as the game somehow struggled to run multiplayer versions of Super Mario Bros. levels.
Despite the issues with Super Mario Maker 2, it launched on a far more successful platform than the Nintendo Wii U, giving it the chance to reach a much bigger audience. Super Mario Maker 2 has sold nearly seven million copies, putting it ahead of the best-selling Wii U games. This bigger fanbase has resulted in a lot more stages being uploaded by fans. According to Nintendo, Super Mario Maker 2 fans have uploaded twenty-six million levels for other people to enjoy.
One of the post-launch updates for Super Mario Maker 2 added something that incentivized fans to make lots of levels. The final update for the game allowed fans to create their own world maps and string levels together, allowing them to create their own Super Mario Bros. games. It's a shame that the game stopped receiving free updates after only a year, but the ability to create worlds added a great deal to the creative experience.
Nintendo has released a number of Super Mario Bros. games over the past year, as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations of the series, including Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. It's hard to argue that any of these games can hold a candle to Super Mario Maker 2 in terms of content, as can be seen by the fact that are twenty-six million courses in existence, with a number that's likely to keep growing for the rest of the Switch's lifespan.
Super Mario Maker 2 is available now for Nintendo Switch.
Source: Nintendo