Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch 2, introducing an eight-player splitscreen mode. The update also includes 'CameraPlay' features and performance enhancements like faster load times.
Why it matters
This update significantly expands the local multiplayer capabilities of a flagship title, catering to the demand for high-density local gaming experiences.
Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The update is free, although it’s only for Switch 2.
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End of an Era: Nintendo's Long-Running Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Black Friday Bundle Is No More
Mario Kart fans with more than three friends rejoice: Nintendo has conjured up an eight-player splitscreen mode for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2. The free update is available now. The mode carves up the usual four-player split one more time, resulting in eight portrait-style windows.
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