A surprising new patch has been released for a compilation of Mario games, serving as a stark reminder that Nintendo ceased its sale over four years ago. This version 1.1.3 software update for Super Mario 3D All-Stars specifically targets performance on the Nintendo Switch 2, with Nintendo`s official support page indicating it resolves “several issues” to “improve gameplay” on the new console.
The specific details of these issues and how gameplay is enhanced on Switch 2 are not elaborated in the update notes. An earlier patch for 3D All-Stars on June 3rd, prior to the Switch 2`s launch, also provided vague descriptions. Furthermore, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is conspicuously absent from Nintendo`s official list of Switch 1 titles receiving free Switch 2 performance upgrades.
According to a Reddit user who tested 3D All-Stars post-update on the Switch 2, the game reportedly maintains 1080p resolution in docked mode, with a possible UI resolution enhancement. However, other players observed that Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine continue to operate at 30 frames per second after the patch.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a compilation featuring Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy, initially launched in September 2020 to commemorate Mario`s 35th anniversary. Notoriously, this title was made available for purchase for only approximately six months before Nintendo controversially withdrew it from retail shelves and the eShop. A similar fate befell Super Mario Bros. 35, a battle royale game, which also became inaccessible after Mario`s 35th-anniversary festivities concluded in March 2021.
GameSpot`s review, which awarded Super Mario 3D All-Stars an 8/10, praised it as a “worthwhile collection” despite acknowledging its “presentational shortcomings.”
As the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. nears this September, fans are eagerly hoping for a re-release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Many wish for this new version to include Switch 2 enhancements and finally incorporate Super Mario Galaxy 2, a title inexplicably omitted from the original compilation.
However, Nintendo`s unpredictable nature means they could take any unexpected path. It`s possible Nintendo has something grander in store for the 40th anniversary, or perhaps nothing at all. Should rumors of a Nintendo Direct this month prove true, it would be the next anticipated source for any Mario-related announcements.