Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

It seems Nintendo isn’t done with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just yet, as today it’s released a new update for the Switch title.

This includes support for the Switch 2, reduces load times, adds support for 5-8 players in multiplayer and CameraPlay support. Here’s the full rundown from Nintendo’s official support page:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Version 4.0.0 (1st September 2026)

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.

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