How to Set Up a Local or Online Multiplayer Game (Super Mario Bros. Wonder)
Steps to play locally or online with friends in Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Before you start
You will need:
Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console
Super Mario Bros. Wonder software, updated to the latest version
For online play, you will also need:
An internet connection
Information
In local play, you can play with up to four players on one Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console. For online play, you can connect with live player shadows from all over the world who are exploring the same areas as you, or create a room for you and your friends to play together.
Complete these steps
Launch Super Mario Bros. Wonder from your console's HOME Menu.
What kind of multiplayer game do you want to set up?
While on the world map or in a course, press the + Button to open the Main Menu.
Select Player Options in the bottom left. The icon resembles a Joy-Con.
Select a number of players from one to four.
While in a course, the number of players can only be increased, not decreased.
Choose the controller type for each player.
Nintendo Switch 2 controllers
For players using a single Joy-Con 2 each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR Buttons on top.
For players using both Joy-Con 2 controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R Buttons on top.
For players using a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, press the L and R Buttons.
Nintendo Switch controllers
For players using a single Joy-Con each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR Buttons on top.
For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R Buttons on top.
For players using a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, press the L and R Buttons.
For players using a single Joy-Con each, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR Buttons on top.
For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R Buttons on top.
For players using a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, press the L and R Buttons.
Once the controllers are set up, have player 1 press the A Button.
Have each player select a character to use, or pick at random. The same character cannot be used by multiple players.
While on the world map, you can change characters by opening the Main Menu and selecting Characters.
After all players have selected a character, select OK.
While on the world map, press the + Button to open the Main Menu.
Select Play Online in the bottom right. The icon resembles a wireless signal.
Select Connect.
Once the connection is successful, select OK.
While playing on the world map or in a course, you'll encounter live player shadows and standees left by other players.
For additional information about online play, you can view the in-game Online Play Guide.
While on the world map, press the + Button to open the Main Menu.
Select Play Online in the bottom right. The icon resembles a wireless signal.
Select Online Play Guide on the right. The icon resembles a ? Block.
Important
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the game's online features.
Up to two players can join a room from one console, and up to 12 players can join a single room.
Create a room
While on the world map, press the + Button to open the Main Menu.
Select Play Online in the bottom right. The icon resembles a wireless signal.
Press the X Button to play with friends.
Select Create Room.
You can press the X Button to set an optional four-digit password to limit entry to the room.
Select OK to create the Friend Room.
After players have joined the room, you can play courses together in groups of up to four players.
Join a room
While on the world map, press the + Button to open the Main Menu.
Select Play Online in the bottom right. The icon resembles a wireless signal.
Press the X Button to play with friends.
Select Find Room.
Select your friend's room from the list of available rooms. If a password is required, enter it to join the room.
After joining the room, you can play courses together in groups of up to four players.
Note:
For additional information about online play, you can view the in-game Online Play Guide.
While on the world map, press the + Button to open the Main Menu.
Select Play Online in the bottom right. The icon resembles a wireless signal.
Select Online Play Guide on the right. The icon resembles a ? Block.