Mario Golf: Super Rush version 2.0.0 is out now, here are the full patch notes

As promised, Nintendo has released its first major content update for Mario Golf: Super Rush.

Add ranked matches, Toadette, a new golf course (New Donk City), tweak the motion controls, and make a lot of general changes.

Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of the Nintendo support page:

Ver. 2.0.0 (Released Aug 5, 2021)

• Ranked Match addition
  • We have added “Ranked Play” as an online play option.
  • The goal is to improve your overall ranking from “C-” to “S +” based on the number of monthly match points you accumulate from your match results.
  • In ranked matches, you will automatically be matched with opponents as close as possible in distance and range.
  • If there are only a few opponents available, you will be matched even if there is some difference in rank, but there is a downside where higher ranked players will be behind you on the tee. If you can beat a higher ranked player, a bonus will be added to your monthly match points.
  • Your monthly match points, rank, and global ranking will reset each month, but you will still be able to review your previous records.
  • The game is divided into four categories: “Button Controls: Standard Golf”, “Button Controls: Speed ​​Golf”, “Motion Controls: Standard Golf” and “Motion Controls: Speed ​​Golf”.
  • Reach an “A-” rank or higher each month, you can use a character with a special appearance as a bonus.
  • Achieve a rank of “A-” or higher in any of the categories during August 2021, and you can use “Red Yoshi”, “Blue Yoshi” and “Yellow Yoshi” as a bonus, effective immediately.
• Adding “Toadette” as a playable character.
  • Toadette has been added as a playable character that can be used in matches.
  • While he has the highest control rating of all the characters, he also has the lowest power. It is recommended for those who want to hit the ball exactly where they want it to go, one shot at a time.
• Added “New Donk City” golf course
  • Added “New Donk City” from “Super Mario Odyssey” as a playable golf course.
  • This is a short course with 18 holes, all of which are rated Par 3, but it offers the possibility of unique strategies such as bouncing the ball off the walls of buildings.
  • There are two levels of difficulty to choose from, “Amateur” and “Pro”, which makes the tees and greens of the 18 holes completely different.
• Tight motion controls
  • It’s now easier to generate power when swinging with a full swing in mind.
  • Approach shots aimed at cup position are now less likely to slip.
  • The angle of the club is now reflected on the screen when placed in a position to hit the ball.
• Additions to the “How to Play” section
  • Explanations on how to play and tips for motion controls have been added to the “Golf Guide”.
• General changes
  • “Return to Character Selection” and “Return to Course Selection” have been added to the pause menu exit options.
  • Character points required to obtain the next set of suits are now displayed in Character Select.
  • Course Select now shows the number of holes you need to play before you can play the next course.
  • The number of holes played before the next course can be played is now displayed in Course Select.
    • However, during online play, you may not be able to select it until you return to the main menu, even if you meet the conditions.
  • The default number of players (including COM) has been changed to two when playing with the “Stroke” and “Turn” rules in the standard “Play Golf” golf menu.
  • Adjusted the search procedure for “Find a room” in the “Play Golf” online room menu.
  • In online play, even if a network error occurs in another player’s room, the game will now continue after the player is replaced by a COM player. The room will be disbanded if the hosting console has a network error, because the hosting console manages the game settings.
    • In ranked games, if the hosting console has a communication error, it will be replaced by the COM and the game will continue.
  • A warning and countdown will be displayed 30 seconds before the end of the game.
  • Special shots now go through the foliage of trees.
  • When playing with two players in split screen mode on a single Nintendo Switch console, the screen of the player who scores first will no longer follow the other player.
  • Movement controls have been changed so that the character does not move automatically when the pause menu is open during online play.
  • Adjusted the goal difficulty level for clearing XC Golf at Ridgerock Lake.
  • Changes have been made to game balance and other issues to improve the gaming experience.

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