Event Brief
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets free Switch 2 update with 8-player split-screen
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 02, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: 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: Sep 01, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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