Super Mario Party Jamboree Revealed as Switch 2 Launch Title From Veteran Developer

Nintendo’s party game dynasty returns July 24—but can this $59.99 sequel justify its price tag amid a blockbuster Switch 2 lineup featuring Cyberpunk 2077 and Fortnite?

Developer Confirmed: Nintendo Cube Revives a Legacy

After weeks of speculation, Nintendo confirmed that Nintendo Cube—the studio behind Super Mario Party (2018) and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics—is spearheading Super Mario Party Jamboree. The announcement follows controversy over Welcome Tour, the Switch 2’s pre-installed minigame collection that launched without developer credits.

Nintendo Cube’s pedigree suggests a return to form. The studio’s 2020 collaboration with Nintendo EPD on Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp refined social gameplay mechanics, while Clubhouse Games showcased polished multiplayer accessibility. Leaked company documents reveal Jamboree will feature 100+ minigames, including remastered classics and motion-controlled newcomers. “We’ve prioritized nostalgia and innovation,” a Nintendo Cube developer told Famitsu under anonymity.

Jamboree Breakdown: Boards, Streams, and Cross-Play

The Switch 2 edition introduces five new boards, including a sprawling Koopa’s Casino Royale with roulette-style randomization. The headline feature, Jamboree TV, offers a 24/7 live stream of global player highlights, AI-curated montages, and real-time polls influencing in-game events.

Critically, Jamboree supports cross-play with Switch 1 consoles, a first for the franchise. Nintendo aims to leverage the Switch 2’s enhanced haptics for minigames like Banzai Bounce (a trampoline rhythm challenge) and Piranha Panic (a cooperative salad-toss defense). Yet the $59.99 price tag has drawn ire from fans who expected a free pack-in title, especially with Mario Kart World and Zelda’s Echoes of Wisdom launching alongside the console.

Switch 2’s Launch Arsenal: How Jamboree Stacks Up

Nintendo’s June 5 launch lineup is its most robust since the Switch 1’s 2017 debut:

• First-party heavyweights: Mario Kart World (4K/60 FPS), Donkey Kong Bananza (3D platformer)
• Third-party titans: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – Complete Edition, Fortnite with ray tracing
• Exclusives: FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods (2026), Hades II early access

Analysts question whether Jamboree can compete. “Party games thrive on install bases,” says Niko Partners’ Daniel Ahmad. “With Fortnite and Cyberpunk dominating multiplayer, Nintendo needs to prove Mario Party isn’t just for die-hards.” Early pre-orders suggest cautious optimism: Amazon Japan reports Jamboree outselling Mario Kart World 3:1 among families.

Key Takeaways

• Nintendo Cube’s comeback: The Mario Party veterans aim to blend nostalgia with Jamboree TV’s live-service twist.
• Price debate: At $59.99, Jamboree faces stiff competition from free-to-play giants like Fortnite.
• Cross-play crucial: Backward compatibility may salvage the Switch 1’s 140M user base amid slow Switch 2 adoption.
• Launch context: Joins Donkey Kong Bananza and Zelda in Nintendo’s “something for everyone” strategy.
• Haptic frontier: Switch 2’s HD Rumble could redefine motion-based minigames—if developers leverage it fully.

With pre-orders live and Jamboree TV beta tests underway, Super Mario Party Jamboree must prove that even in an era of photorealistic RPGs and battle royales, there’s still room for chaotic, dice-rolling fun.