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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Adds 8-Player Split-Screen in Surprise Update

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A surprise update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe introduces eight-player local split-screen multiplayer. This free update also enhances graphics and reduces loading times. New CameraPlay features are available for online races and local sessions.

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FZ.se

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe har fått splitscreen för 8 spelare på Switch 2

Nintendo has released a surprise update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch, adding support for eight-player local split-screen multiplayer. The update also includes Cameraplay support for online races, allowing players to show their faces via a compatible USB camera, and features sharper graphics with shorter loading times.

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Eurogamer

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise Switch 2 update, bringing eight-player split-screen to the evergreen racing game

Nintendo has released a surprise update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch 2, enabling eight-player split-screen multiplayer and improving image quality and loading times. The update also adds support for GameShare and CameraPlay for two-to-four player sessions.

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Engadget

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

Nintendo has released a surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch, adding eight-player split-screen multiplayer. This update extends the life of the nine-year-old title with new features.

Metro UK

Mario Kart just got an eight-player split-screen mode but not Mario Kart World

Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, adding an eight-player split-screen mode. However, most of the new features, including split-screen, require the more powerful Nintendo Switch 2 console. The article expresses confusion over Nintendo's development priorities, particularly the lack of DLC for Mario Kart World.

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Retro Gamer

Mario Kart 8 gets major Switch 2 update, leaving Mario Kart World in the dust and further solidifying the 12-year-old racing game as Nintendo's favorite child

Nintendo has released a significant update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch 2, enhancing visuals for high-resolution displays and improving loading times. The update also adds support for up to eight players in multiplayer and introduces gameplay tweaks, while the newer Mario Kart World remains stagnant.

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IGN

Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch, adding an eight-player splitscreen mode. This new feature enhances the local multiplayer experience for the popular racing game.

Shack News

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 4.0.0 adds 8-player splitscreen

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has received update Ver. 4.0.0, introducing 8-player splitscreen functionality and support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The update also includes faster loading times, CameraPlay features, and high-resolution TV support.

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My Nintendo News

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

Nintendo has released a significant update, version 4.0.0, for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch 2. This update enhances the game with higher resolution visuals for sharper graphics and introduces 8-player split-screen functionality.

Nintendo Everything

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 4.0.0 update out now, patch notes – Nintendo Switch 2 improvements and features, more

Nintendo has released a major 4.0.0 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, introducing significant improvements for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. These enhancements include higher resolution, shorter loading times, and support for 5-8 player multiplayer. The update also adds CameraPlay functionality, requiring a separate USB camera.

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