Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets free 8-player split-screen and performance boost on Switch 2

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Nintendo released Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.0 as a free update on Switch 2 that enables eight-player local split-screen play. The patch also improves visuals, adds CameraPlay support, reduces load times and increases player speed by taking advantage of Switch 2 hardware. This update extends the longevity of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and keeps it competitive with newer entries like Mario Kart World.

• Version 4.0.0 is a free download on Switch 2 and allows up to eight players to play locally on a single console.
• The update adds sharper graphics, CameraPlay support, and shorter load times by leveraging Switch 2’s increased processing power.
• Eight-player split-screen works on both TV and Switch 2 handheld mode, dividing the display into eight segments for simultaneous local play.
• Player movement speed has been increased in the update as part of broader gameplay and quality-of-life tweaks.