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Mario Kart 8 Just Got Its Wildest Feature In 12 Years For Free
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has received a major update (version 4.0.0) for the Switch 2, introducing an impressive new eight-player split-screen mode that significantly expands local multiplayer capabilities.
- The update leverages the more powerful Switch 2 hardware to deliver crisper visuals, faster load times, and support for CameraPlay during online races with compatible webcams.
- Gameplay adjustments include the Boo item animation no longer slowing players down and a slight increase in player speed equivalent to one coin during races.
- This update revitalizes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, reinforcing its status as the best Mario Kart game despite the release of Mario Kart World, which remains content-light and has yet to receive major DLC.
- Fans looking for fresh multiplayer experiences on the Switch 2 now have a strong reason to revisit Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, especially given the game's enduring popularity and new features.
