Super Mario Maker Getting New Stage Elements And More

During todays Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that they will be adding new components to Super Mario Maker in a free update on March 9. The update is adding new alternative versions of course elements, which are obtained by shaking the elements with the Wii U stylus in the course-creation mode. If you shake a Thwomp, it will transform into the skewer trap from Super Mario World. Shaking a P-switch turns it into a key, which can be used to open key doors (obtained by shaking the door). Keys can also be planted on enemies, meaning you can set up enemy encounters that are mandatory in order to pass the stage. Last but not least, the update lets you shake the coin to turn it into the pink coin, which can add a collection aspect to levels. A New Super Expert mode is being to the online 100 Mario Challenge. This new mode unlocks after beating Expert mode in 100 Mario Challenge. Super Expert mode lines players up with six extremely challenging stages and awards them with new Mystery Mushroom costumes. There are also new changes to online course web portal, which will help players use new criteria to sift through the avalanche of created courses. You can watch the whole Nintendo Direct below.