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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online now seems to have an advantage for Nintendo Switch 1 players vs. Switch 2

Nintendo released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that introduces eight-player splitscreen. While the game is playable on both consoles, reports suggest that players on the original Nintendo Switch 1 may currently hold a competitive advantage over those using the Nintendo Switch 2 in online play. This update arrives as the game continues to maintain a presence across Nintendo hardware generations.

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  • ✓ Nintendo released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
  • ✓ Eight-player splitscreen is now available in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Nintendo issued a free update adding eight-player splitscreen to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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  1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update Adds Eight-Player Splitscreen

    Nintendo released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that introduces eight-player splitscreen. While the game is playable on both consoles, reports suggest that players on the original Nintendo Switch 1 may currently hold a competitive advantage over those using the Nintendo Switch 2 in online play. This update arrives as the game continues to maintain a presence across Nintendo hardware generations.

    Why it matters

    The transition between the Switch 1 and Switch 2 often creates disparities in how legacy titles perform. Maintaining balance in online multiplayer is critical for the competitive integrity of the game.

    What is confirmed

    • Nintendo released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
    • Eight-player splitscreen is now available in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Nintendo Switch 1 players may have an advantage over Switch 2 players in online matches.

    What to watch next

    • Nintendo confirmation of online performance disparities between hardware versions
    • Further patches addressing hardware-specific advantages in online play
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Nintendo Everything — Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online now seems to have an advantage for Nintendo Switch 1 players vs. Switch 2
    2. nintendo.com — Free update now available for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    3. Polygon.com — Mario Kart 8 Refuses to Let the Switch 2 Rule Nintendo
    4. IGN — Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    5. Gamereactor UK — No surprises like Nintendo
    6. nintendoeverything.com — Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 6, 2026 – Orbitals takes down Elden Ring
    7. nintendoeverything.com — Rain World Anthology announced for Nintendo Switch 2
    confidence 80%
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