Super Mario Party Gets An Online Mode Allowing You To Play With Friends And Family

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 30, 2021

News: A new update has shown up out of nowhere that now allows you to play Super Mario Party online.

In a surprise move Nintendo has revealed that there is a software update for Super Mario Party on Nintendo Switch. This new update allows you to enjoy Partner Party and the classic Mario Party board-game mode online with friends and family. Additionally, players can partake in a supercharged online soiree with 70 minigames in the online Minigame mode. You can keep the party going with up to four players across a variety of colorful boards and a multitude of madcap minigames, anytime, anywhere … and online.

Do you have what it takes to outwit your friends and family in Mario Party mode? Roll the dice and outmaneuver the competition in a bid to collect the most stars and prove you’re the ultimate partygoer. It’s the classic four-player board game mode – now updated with online play for the first time.

Race, chase and put your relationships to the test in online Partner Party, a 2-vs.-2 team version of the classic board game mode. Work together to roam the board and secure victory against your opponents in this super competitive, super collaborative party mode.

From the thrills of Bumper Brawl to the chills of Penguin Pushers and beyond, Super Mario Party brings 70 minigames packed with wildly different challenges to the online party. Whether you want to show off your minigame mastery, or you’re in the mood for mirth and merriment, the expanded online multiplayer update in Super Mario Party has you covered.

Check out the trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be playing the new online modes in Super Mario Party?