Network Play

The **Network Play** is an online mode in *Super Mario Maker 2* that allows up to four players to play simultaneously together. Unlike other modes, players are randomly assigned as one of the four playable characters. Pressing the minus button allows players to message others with a text for cooperation or for sarcastic taunts.

This mode is infamously known for having extreme lag. However, starting with the 1.1.0 update, matches that haven't began would be canceled if the connection is too poor.

## Co-op

In Co-op, players work together to clear the level. When the user meets their team of 4 (or less), they vote on the course difficulty (Easy, Normal, Expert, and Super Expert). Only one person needs to reach the end in order for the whole team to secure a victory.

When a player loses a life, the player can respawn at the start, at checkpoints already reached, or near another player.

## Versus

In Versus, players race to the finish. A player's Versus Rating will change depending on how well they placed, with first-place gaining experience while the rest loses experience. If no one is able to reach the end in time, the game is a draw and no one gains or loses experience.

Certain items like P Switches, POW Blocks, and Fire Koopa Clown Cars can respawn.

Collectibles required for Clear Conditions or Keys are hidden until the condition is satisfied.

Before the round, players do not vote on the difficulty. After the round, everyone votes on the multiplayer experience (Boo, Meh, I Like It). Booing the course does not count as a regular Boo.

### Strategies

* Although not getting first place results in losing experience, grabbing the flagpole would allow the player to lose less experience.
* FOCUS on reaching the end.
* Versus requires players to make on the fly trade-off decisions.
	+ Getting Power-ups may take time, but it would increase survivability.
	+ Getting keys or Clear Conditions will allow players to progress or even clear a level. However, players can also jump on opponents to steal keys or Clear Conditions.
* Players can pick up other players by holding Y while pressing ZL or ZR next to a player. Throwing involves releasing the Y button. The picked-up player can wiggle the control stick to break free from the grab.
* There are plenty of ways to play mean in order to get an advantage. Note that others can do the same thing, so consider player psychology.
	+ Some players can hit ON/OFF Switches when someone else hits one to impede progress.
	+ Players can steal others' power-ups when retrieved from a ? Block.
	+ Players can throw other players at inconvenient locations, especially bottomless pits.

## Nearby Play

Two or more players who have a Nintendo Switch and *Super Mario Maker 2* can play together in nearby play. When playing online courses, the host is the only one to require a secure connection, and the host can create a room for others to join.

Courses can be selected from a difficulty online. Starting with the 1.1.0 update, players can also select courses in their Coursebot.

Unlike Co-op or Versus, statistics from Nearby/Local Play are not factored into Versus Ratings.

## Play with Friends

From the 1.1.0 update onwards, players are now able to play Versus or Co-Op with friends online. Like Nearby Play, statistics from Play with Friends are not factored into Versus Ratings.

After selecting the mode, players can create a room or join a room. When creating a room, players have the option to have a three-digit password.

## References

1. ↑ Multiplayer Booing (Mario Maker Reddit)

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