Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets Major Nintendo Switch 2 Update With 8-Player Split-Screen

Nintendo has given Mario Kart 8 Deluxe a substantial free update for Nintendo Switch 2, adding several features that make the long-running racing game better suited to the newer console. Version 4.0.0 is now available and introduces expanded local multiplayer, CameraPlay support, sharper visuals, and reduced loading times. The update is particularly notable because Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can now support up to eight players on a single Nintendo Switch 2 system in split-screen multiplayer. Players can connect the necessary…