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    How to Use the LAN Play Feature of Super Mario Maker 2

    In this article, you'll learn how to set up local LAN play for Super Mario Maker 2.

    Important

    • The Nintendo Switch dock is not compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite. However, a USB LAN adapter can be connected to a Nintendo Switch Lite system using a licensed accessory.
    • To access the LAN Play feature in Super Mario Maker 2, you must update the game to version 1.1.0 or higher.

    Super Mario Maker 2 supports LAN play, allowing players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play together over a wired connection. Before you get started, you'll need the following items:

    • Super Mario Maker 2 (physical or download)
    • Nintendo Switch dock
    • LAN adapter (only required when using a dock without a LAN port)
    • Ethernet cable
    • Television
    • Wired router to connect the consoles via a wired connection. Depending on the number of consoles connected, a network switch may also be needed to connect all players.

    Complete these steps

    1. Create a wired internet connection on each Nintendo Switch console.

      Important

      • All of the Nintendo Switch consoles must be connected to the same, shared router to use the LAN Play feature.
      • If your router does not have enough LAN ports for every console you wish to connect, a network switch can be connected to the router to provide additional LAN ports.
    2. Have a player create a room and act as a lobby host.
      1. Launch Super Mario Maker 2 and press the ZR and ZL Buttons simultaneously on the title screen.
      2. Select Play, then select Course World from the main menu.
        • A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access Course World.
      3. Select Network Play, then hold the Left Stick in and press the L and R Buttons.
        • If done correctly, the LAN Play menu will appear.
      4. Select Create a room, then choose a course to play and wait for other players to join.
    3. Have the other players join the room.
      1. Launch Super Mario Maker 2 and press the ZR and ZL Buttons simultaneously on the title screen.
      2. Select Play, then select Course World from the main menu.
        • A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access Course World.
      3. Select Network Play, then hold the Left Stick in and press the L and R Buttons.
        • If done correctly, the LAN Play menu will appear.
      4. Select the name of the host player to join the room.
      5. When everyone is ready, follow the onscreen instructions to begin the course.

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