If you’re a Mario Kart fan, you’re very much eating two cakes right now. Not only do we have Mario Kart World, Nintendo also just updated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to version 4.0. This huge update adds support for Nintendo Switch 2 to allow for visual enhancements in both handheld and docked mode. Support for USB cameras has also been included, compatible with Online Play through GameChat and two to four player multiplayer. In addition, shorter load times between races and the option of five to eight player multiplayer on one Nintendo Switch 2 system also come with this update.
As great as this is so far, my favorite addition in this surprising update is the ability to run 96 races in Vs. Mode. This now makes a single session running through every track in the game possible. Absolutely BONKERS.
You can see the patch notes for version 4.0 included below.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update: Ver. 4.0.0
Support for the Nintendo Switch 2 system
- Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs, allowing for clearer visuals.
- Shortened the loading time before races and battles begin.
- Added support for 5–8 players in Multiplayer.
- You can connect up to seven Nintendo Switch controllers (Joy-Con or Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers) to the Nintendo Switch 2 system. In order to play with eight people, you need at least one Joy-Con 2 controller or a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.
- Added CameraPlay support.
- A USB camera (sold separately) is required to use CameraPlay.
- Players can turn camera ON or OFF in Multiplayer (2-4 players) and Online Play modes.
- In order to use a camera on the internet, players must participate in a GameChat session. The camera footage and microphone audio will be sent only to GameChat members.
- When the camera is ON, the player’s face is displayed during the race.
General
- Increased player speed during races by the equivalent of one coin.
- Players will not slow down while using Boo to become invisible, even when entering an offroad area.
- Players with access to the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass will have “96 Races” added to the “VS Race” rule settings.
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Written by Matthew Powers
Nintendo has been Matthew’s preference for fun video gaming since 2004. In addition to his love for all things Mario, Metroid and beyond, Matthew also enjoys heavy metal, roller coasters, pinball machines, and being a proud cat dad.
