Super Mario Maker 2 Includes A New And Mysterious Hammer Power-Up

It looks like Mario and friends will be wielding an new addition to their arsenal when Super Mario Maker 2 hits Nintendo Switch in June 2019.

Namely, the Japanese version of the recent Direct features a small glimpse at a new “Hammer” power-up. Unfortunately, we never get to see it in action – so its function or effects are still unknown. Observers and fans are now speculating what the Hammer really does, and whether it references the original Donkey Kong or even Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker!

Check out the expert analysis by GameXplain below:

It seems the Japanese direct for Super Mario Maker 2 was hiding a secret: a new Hammer Power-Up! But what does it do? We explore what it might do, including possible connections to Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker!

We’ll report back if we hear anything new about what this power-up actually does. Stay tuned.