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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Ver. 4.0.0
Sep 1, 2026 · Nintendo Support update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
SwitchSwitch 2
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FOR YOU · SWITCH 2
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2 official signalsOnline · Download / Install
⚠️No official known issue detectedBased on the official notes Buffs & Bugs could identify.
👥Waiting on players0% better · 0% worse
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Switch 2 is named in the notesOfficial platform-specific evidence is available below.
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⚡ 0% better➖ 0% same🐛 0% worse🎮 Switch 2
Switch 2 issue signals
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0📋 OFFICIAL UPDATEWhat the developer documented
What changed for Switch 2
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Switch 2Platform mentioned
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Online
Official note“Skip Navigation My Support Dashboard Accounts & Purchases Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Online Apps & Other Products Service Center How to Update Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo…”
Download / Install
Official note“The update will download and install automatically if the console is connected to the Internet and the Software Auto-Updates setting is enabled on your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console.”
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PATCH AT A GLANCE
Official source ↗Quick take
Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs, allowing for clearer visuals.
AffectedSwitch · Switch 2
Main focusSupport for the Nintendo Switch 2 system · General
- 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.
What officially changed
Support for the Nintendo Switch 2 system
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Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs, allowing for clearer visuals.
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Shortened the loading time before races and battles begin.
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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.
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Added CameraPlay support. A USB camera (sold separately) is required to use CameraPlay.
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Players can turn camera ON or OFF in Multiplayer (2-4 players) and Online Play modes.
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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.
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When the camera is ON, the player’s face is displayed during the race.
General
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Increased player speed during races by the equivalent of one coin.
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Players will not slow down while using Boo to become invisible, even when entering an offroad area.
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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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