A free Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update adds 8-player split-screen and camera support.
Nearly a decade after it launched on the original Switch the game is getting new Switch 2 features through a free update available now. In addition to faster load times and improved visuals, up to eight players can now compete on one screen while both cameras and GameChat are now supported so you can see your opponents. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/mariokart8a.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/mariokart8b.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]