Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets free Switch 2 update with 8-player split-screen

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Nintendo is rolling out a surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2. The update adds eight-player split-screen support, expanding local multiplayer beyond the game’s previous limits.

WHO: Nintendo

WHAT: Released a surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2 that includes eight-player split-screen.

WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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