Get ready to party like never before, as Super Mario Party Jamboree is coming to the Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2024. It’ll be the third Mario Party on the Switch, making this kind of an exception from Nintendo’s “one per console” rule with its big first-party titles. We’re not complaining; the more Mario Party, the merrier. With a full lineup of minigames, characters, and brand-new features coming this way, Super Mario Party Jamboree is shaping up to be the most exciting entry in the franchise thus far.
Why Mario Party Gets More Love on Switch
Where Nintendo makes an exception with Super Mario Party Jamboree, which will be the third original Mario Party on the Switch, it may be because such games don’t require the same massive development effort as their open-world counterparts. It may be because they are, in fact, absolute bestsellers. And, of course, that makes sense, with both previous Mario Party titles for the Switch sitting pretty in the top 20 best-selling games on the platform. Who doesn’t love a good round of Mario Party with friends and family?
Super Mario Party Jamboree continues the trend with inspiring updates that will take the party to the next level. So, what can we expect from this new game? Dive into all the details.
What Makes Super Mario Party Jamboree Stand Out?
It collects all the best hits from previous games, including some beloved boards and minigames that will leave you with all sorts of nostalgia. The real head-turner here is this gigantic roster of characters: nearly every character who has ever shown up in a Mario Party game is back, including newcomers Niji and Pauline. And then there is this new board, Mario Kart-themed. Forget walking. This game becomes full-fledged Mario Kart! It will bring a whole new kind of chaos to Mario Party.
20-Player Online Chaos? Yes, Please!
One of the more significant additions in Super Mario Party Jamboree is online multiplayer for up to 20 players. Yep, that’s right: 20 players! And for just one price, every Super Mario Party Jamboree copy contains three months of Nintendo Switch Online. You may step into the online chaos as soon as the game drops. Fingers crossed that this is marking the dawn of better online performance for the Switch!
What is new at Jamboree’s Minigames?
Expect shenanigans to go crazy with the minigames, as always. But there are a few twists in store: motion controls will come into play for some of the minigames, which means you’re locked out if you’re playing on a Switch Lite or prefer the Pro Controller. However, when playing online, the game will auto-skip over minigames that require Joy-Con controls to avoid mismatched gameplay with other players.
With over 100 minigames, seven boards, and everything else we adored about Mario Party, Super Mario Party Jamboree is bringing back all of the above with many more to keep the party train rolling. Whether you are an old-timer at parties or new to the series, there will be lots of stuff to keep you entertained.
Will There Be DLC?
Not so, not at the moment at least; no DLC has been announced for Super Mario Party Jamboree as of now, and since Nintendo still hasn’t added any to Mario Party Superstars, we are unlikely to see more add-ons drop any time soon after it launches. But, with a game this full from the initial launch, you’ll likely need much extra content for a long time.
Summary
Super Mario Party Jamboree is claimed to be the biggest Mario Party game ever made, and with the release date standing merely around the corner on October 17, 2024, it’s high time you got your party crew ready. Either way, you want it to be, play it with friends in the same room or take on 19 other players online. This is going to be a Mario Party like no other.
So, what are you waiting for? Preorder now, dust off those Joy-Cons, and get ready to party extra hard when the game drops! See you on the Koopathlon course!
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