Summary
Mere weeks before the launch ofMario Kart Worldon Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has issued a brand-new update forMario Kart 8 Deluxeon the original Switch.Mario Kart 8 Deluxeis one of the best-selling video games of all time and is far and away the best-selling Switch 1 game ever.Mario Kart 8 Deluxeoffers a dizzying amount of content for fans to enjoy, including new playable characters and tracks that were not available in the original Wii U version of the game.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxehas enjoyed a great deal of support from Nintendo, with the company continuing to release brand-new updates for the game years after its release.Mario Kart 8 Deluxeupdateshave given fans even more content to enjoy, contributing to its impressive longevity. Now Nintendo has released yet another update forMario Kart 8 Deluxe, and fans can download it right now.
Mario Kart 8 DeluxeVer. 3.0.4 is available to download right now. The newMario Kart 8 Deluxeupdate addresses syncing issues with 3DS Music Park in Time Trials. Moving forward, ghost data for 3DS Music Park from prior to the update can not be uploaded. Additionally, ghost data with the problem present will potentially be deleted “without prior notice” from Online Ghosts. The newMario Kart 8 Deluxeupdate also fixes a problem where coins thrown by spectators on the Nintendo 64Rainbow Road coursedisappear before hitting the track.
WithMario Kart 8 Deluxealready such a massive commercial successand its successor right around the corner, Nintendo could have gotten by without releasing any new updates for the game. But it’s great to see Nintendo make the effort to address lingering issues withMario Kart 8 Deluxe, even withMario Kart World’s release date nearly upon us.
Mario Kart Worldwill launch on June 5 alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 itself.Mario Kart Worldfeatures traditional racing and open world elements, marking a significant step forward for the franchise. What’s been shown ofMario Kart Worldso far has been very impressive, with the game clearly the headlining centerpiece of the Switch 2 launch lineup. If it proves to be even half as popular asMario Kart 8 Deluxe, fans can expect Nintendo to support the game for years to come.
