On July 15, Nintendo released a new update forSuper Mario 3D All-Starsthat reportedly improved the compilation’s performance when played on a Switch 2 console. AlthoughSuper Mario 3D All-Starshas been delisted from the Nintendo eShop since March 2021, that has not stopped Nintendo from supporting the game for players who obtained a copy.
Super Mario 3D All-Starsis a three-game collection that was sold as part of the 35th anniversary of theSuper Mariofranchise in 2020. The compilation consists ofSuper Mario 64,Super Mario Sunshine, andSuper Mario Galaxy, all of which were redesigned for the original Switch console and its controllers, along with a Docked Mode resolution of 1080p.Super Mario 3D All-Starswas available for just six months before its discontinuation in March 2021. Since then, physicalcopies ofSuper Mario 3D All-Starshave sold for ridiculous amountsonline, with prices starting at approximately $100 as of this writing.
AlthoughSuper Mario 3D All-Starsis unobtainable for most gamers, the trilogy continues receiving minor updates that players can download.According to Nintendo’s support site,Super Mario 3D All-Starsversion 1.1.3 is now available to download as a free update for the original Switch and Switch 2 consoles. Players must connect to the internet to download and install version 1.1.3, though a Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not necessary.
Although previous updates toSuper Mario 3D All-Starsadded support for Nintendo 64 Controllers, the latest patch only states that issues concerning performance on the Switch 2 have been addressed. The previous version 1.1.2 update, which launched just before the Switch 2’s release, also made specific adjustments to improve gameplay on Nintendo’s new system.
WhileSuper Mario 3D All-Starscontained the first 3D platforming entries in theSuper Marioseries, the compilation was criticized for its limited availability window and the exclusion ofSuper Mario Galaxy 2from the set. ThoughSuper Mario 3D All-Starsremains delistedfrom the Nintendo eShop, it remains to be seen if Nintendo will reverse course and bring backSuper Mario 3D All-Starsduring the Switch 2’s life cycle.
The update toSuper Mario 3D All-Starscomes at an interesting time for Nintendo, asrumors surrounding when a new Nintendo Direct will happencontinue to make the rounds. Between that and the upcoming 40th anniversary of theSuper Mario Bros.franchise, only time will tell what Nintendo has in store forSuper Mariofans throughout the year.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars Version 1.1.3 Update Notes (May 26, 2025)
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
Note: The software update is required to play on Nintendo Switch 2.
