Nintendo has released a new software update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which now sees the game on version 4.0.0.
The update has delivered several enhancements when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2, whether that be racing in split-screen with up to eight players in local Multiplayer mode, support for CameraPlay in GameChat and local Multiplayer mode, and enhanced visuals and improved loading times.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update Version 4.0.0 Patch Notes
Support for the Nintendo Switch 2 console
- 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 console. 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.
