Nintendo just dropped a new update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and while it's not the biggest patch in history, it's a meaningful one. Version 1.1.0 rolled out on March 18, 2026, and it's doing some important groundwork ahead of a big week for the game.
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What's Actually in This Update
This is the third update Super Mario Bros. Wonder has received since it launched on Nintendo Switch back in October 2023. The patch covers both the original Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2, though a handful of changes are exclusive to the newer hardware.
Here's the full breakdown of what's changed:
For both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
- amiibo support is now live. While in a course, you can select the Scan amiibo option from the pause menu to use one.
- You'll now be prompted to select a user from the HOME menu when starting the software.
- Additional adjustments and fixes have been made to improve the gameplay experience.
Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2:
- Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which goes live on March 26, 2026.
- An eShop shortcut now appears on the title screen, taking you directly to the upgrade pack page.
- Polish language support has been added.
The amiibo Addition Is Worth Noting
The key here is that amiibo functionality has been completely absent from Wonder since launch. That's a notable gap for a mainline Mario title, and Nintendo is finally closing it. What exactly the amiibo figures do in-game hasn't been fully detailed in the official patch notes beyond confirming they're usable mid-course, but their arrival lines up with the broader content push surrounding the Switch 2 Edition.
Switch 2 Edition and New DLC Coming March 26
This update is clearly setting the stage for next week. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which includes new paid DLC titled Meetup in Bellabel Park, arrives on March 26, 2026. Existing Switch owners who want to upgrade can do so through the eShop, and that new title screen shortcut makes the process a bit more direct.
For anyone who already owns the game on Switch, you'll want to check the upgrade pack pricing before assuming it's a free enhancement. Nintendo hasn't bundled this one in for free.
Part of a Bigger Nintendo Update Week
The Wonder patch isn't happening in isolation. Nintendo also pushed out Switch 2 system update 22.0.0 this week, which added the new Handheld Mode Boost feature for Switch 2 owners. Splatoon 3 and Pokémon Pokopia also received patches around the same time. It's been a busy few days on Nintendo's update servers.
With the Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder just days away, this patch is the final piece before the game gets a proper second life on Nintendo's newer hardware. Make sure to check out more:
