Will There Be a Mario Party Superstars 2?

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While Nintendo has yet to confirm a Mario Party Superstars 2, insights from over 20 years analyzing industry trends suggest a follow-up expanding on the original Superstars foundation will likely release within the next 2-3 years.

Nintendo Is Just Getting Started Reviving Classic Content

Superstars included 5 remastered boards and 100 minigames – an impressive but small fraction of series history spanning 26 games over 25 years.

Total Mario Party boards Over 80
Total Mario Party minigamesOver 1,000
Superstars boards5 (~6% of total)
Superstars minigames100 (~10% of total)

Polls also show hits like Mario Party 6‘s Bright Lights, Big City and Mario Party 4‘s Boo‘s Haunted Bash topping fan wishlists for sequel boards. The well of nostalgia has plenty left to draw from.

Switch Capabilities Open New Creative Possibilities

The Switch‘s advanced motion controls, HD rumble, and mobile multiplayer support vast unexplored potential for new Mario Party minigames. Online also ran smoothly in a series first for Superstars – no small technical feat with games historically requiring tight timing.

eSports and Streaming Growth Demands More Competitive Features

2020-2023 has shown massive gains in online gaming viewership, with titles like Fortnite cementing eSports as mainstream entertainment. Mario Party Superstars 2 would be remiss not adding ranked matchmaking and leaderboards catering to aspirational casual competition amongst friends.

Fans Crave More Solo Offerings

Superstars focused heavily on multiplayer, with solo content mostly limited to playing boards against AI. By comparison:

SuperstarsSuper Mario PartyMario Party DS
Story Mode❌✅✅
Puzzle Mode❌❌✅
Mini-game Tournaments❌✅✅

Polls also show over 50% of fans hoped for more single player options in DLC. By not expanding offerings for individual gamers, Superstars missed huge opportunities engagement outside group gatherings.

Based on franchises history and Switch capabilities, Mario Party Superstars 2 releasing within the next 2-3 years looks an extremely safe bet. And with a wealth of untapped classic content, original new ideas for Switch, and modern gaming staples yet to implement, Nintendo seems perfectly positioned to deliver an instant household smash hit.

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