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Title: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets Switch 2-Focused Update, More Speed
Post by: Shaymin on September 01, 2026, 05:35:30 PM

Finally, a good Mario Kart experience at native Switch 2 resolution.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/77061/mario-kart-8-deluxe-gets-switch-2-focused-update-more-speed

When you sell 72 million copies, you're going to get support well beyond the normal time, and so it goes with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

The Switch sales behemoth has received a version 4.0 update tonight, which is focused on performance for Switch 2 specifically with faster load times and the option for 8 player split-screen as well as camera support if in a GameChat session. At least one Switch 2 controller (Joy Con or Pro Controller) must be connected for 8 player local play, but the numbers can be made up with Switch Joy-Cons.

For those who haven't upgraded yet, the patch also provides a speed increase - the patch notes give an estimate of one coin equivalent - and owners of the Booster Course Pass can now select a "96 Race" vs option.