Nintendo releases bonkers Switch 2 update for Mario Kart 8 with 8-player split-screen

Nintendo adds Switch 2 support to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bringing 8-player split-screen multiplayer and a 96-course marathon VS ...
CNET

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Surprise Switch 2 Update Brings Multiplayer Mayhem

The surprise update adds eight-player, split-screen competition and other enhancements to Nintendo's long-running kart racer.

Mario Kart 8 gets major Switch 2 update from Nintendo, leaving Mario Kart World in the dust

Version 4.0.0 arrives with "clearer visuals" and more ...

Nintendo's surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2 includes eight-player split-screen

You'd be forgiven for thinking Nintendo had already squeezed every remaining drop of juice out of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. After ...
GameSpot

With No 3D Mario In Sight, Mario’s 40th Is A Bust For Switch 2 Owners

Despite rumors and murmurs from noted leakers, there was no reveal of a 3D Mario game at the September 2026 Nintendo Direct.
Nintendo Everything

Video: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch graphics and loading times comparison

Following yesterday’s surprise update, we have a new graphics and loading times comparison for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on ...
My Nintendo News

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe updated for Nintendo Switch 2 with 8 player split-screen and more

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 ...

Nintendo developing new Smash Bros, Nintendogs, Mario Kart DLC with Star Fox, leaker claims

Not-so final Smash.