When early images and advertisements for Super Mario Maker 2 began surfacing online, it became clear a new game theme had been added. Nintendo's latest presentation for the upcoming release has now confirmed it's based on the Wii U release, Super Mario 3D World. If you already spotted Cat Mario and clear pipes in promotional material, this news shouldn't come as a surprise.

So, what exactly does this new game style include? Well, it's got a lot of unique content, which essentially means your existing design is cleared when you swap over to this theme. Here's a bit more about what to expect, courtesy of the PR:

Cat Mario – Cat Mario can climb walls, scratch, slide and pounce on enemies. Players can even use Cat Mario to climb up the Goal Pole!

Clear Pipe – Clear Pipes can be placed in any shape the player wants, but they have to be careful, as enemies can also slide through them.

Koopa Troopa Car – Hop in this sweet ride and zoom through the course. Players just have to make sure not to crash!

Track Block – The Track Block will follow any path the player draws. The blue one starts moving when the player steps on it.

Piranha Creeper – The Piranha Creeper follows the path that the player draws, extending its dangerous spiky stem around the course.

Who’s Who in Super Mario 3D World?: A cast of other familiar faces will also make appearances in Super Mario Maker 2, so players are in for a treat!

Of course, if you would prefer a different theme, you can always create a course in the style of Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. U.

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