Nintendo adds eight-player split-screen to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2
A free update for the long-running racing game expands local multiplayer on Nintendo’s new console and adds other gameplay improvements.
Nintendo has released a surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2, giving the game support for eight-player split-screen play and other changes. The update arrived on Wednesday, according to reports from CNET and Engadget.
The new option lets more people race together on one console than before, extending the game’s local multiplayer setup. The update also includes additional enhancements, though the reports did not list every change in detail.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe first launched years ago and has remained one of Nintendo’s most durable titles. The new patch continues that run by adapting the game for the company’s latest hardware.
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