
As a warning to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players, a new update version 4.0.1 has just been released.
A number of different bugs have been fixed with this patch. Sometimes Nintendo stays quiet about the details of its bug fixes. However, this time around the company has provided actual information.
One of the issues addressed here is the number of obstacles and item boxes appearing in multiplayer. Previously, those playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch 2 had an advantage in races against those on Switch 1.
This is just a bug fixed today. You can find the full breakdown below.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.1 Update Patch Notes
General
- Fixed an issue where the number of obstacles or item boxes increased during online play and wireless play on Nintendo Switch 2 compared to Nintendo Switch.
- Fixed an issue where players were unable to select a registered user on the system when playing with two players for online play and wireless play.
- Fixed an issue where some Star Bits were not displaying when driving on Wii Rainbow Road on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Fixed an issue where the game would close unexpectedly when certain conditions were met.
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