Super Mario Maker 2's Zelda update lets you wield the Master Sword Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Super Mario Maker 2's Zelda update lets you wield the Master Sword Point taken. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 2 Dec 2019 16 comments The Legend of Zelda's Link and Master Sword come to Super Mario Maker 2 this week, on Thursday, 5th December. The free update also adds in all manner of other Mario items (P Blocks, Dash Blocks) and enemies (Spike, Pokey). But it's the Zelda stuff which is the big draw. Picking up the Master Sword will transform Mario into Link and unlock a suite of new abilities themed around Hyrule's famous hero. You can slash away at enemies, use your shield, pull off a dash attack, aim and fire arrows or blast down walls with bombs. There are even different coloured Link tunics for use in multiplayer. Watch on YouTube The original Mario Maker also let you play as Link, of course, as well as dozens of other Nintendo characters via its unlockable costumes. The removal of this feature for Mario Maker 2 was a sore point for some fans. But those costumes really were just a change of skin for Mario, without any of the new moves or items listed here. This update offers a far better experience of playing as Link in a Mario platformer - and it may help soothe some of those complaints. Finally, elsewhere in this update, there's a new speedrun mode. This lets you compete against the ghosts of other players, Super Meat Boy-style, against the clock for the best times. See it all in action in the extended gameplay trailer above. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store