Summary
Mario Kart 8 Deluxehas received a new update, bringing the racing game to version 3.0.3. Released in 2017 as an enhanced version of the Wii U game,Mario Kart 8 Deluxecontinues to receive updates to this day, even if these patches are vague and don’t specify in detail what’s being addressed.
While the game sold relatively well on the Wii U, it achieved resounding success on the Switch.Mario Kart 8is the top-selling gameon the Switch and one of the most-sold games in the industry, with over 60 million copies sold. The title is consistently on the list of best-selling games of the month on the Nintendo eShop and shows no signs of slowing down. Because of this, Nintendo continues to update and refine theMario Kart 8 Deluxeexperience.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxeupdate 3.0.03 is out now, and Nintendo shared the patch notes. The update claims to fix several issues in the user experience without specifying precisely what those issues are. While fans are relieved thatNintendo continues to supportMario Kart 8 Deluxeand the game is practically bug-free, many believe the publisher could be more transparent in the patch notes and highlight exactly which issues have been fixed.
The patch notes for version 3.0.3 of the game seem even more peculiar, considering that the3.0.1 patch ofMario Kart 8 Deluxeexplicitly detailed the issues being fixed. Some players mentioned they would play the game in this new version, and if they notice any gameplay changes, they will share them with others. Even so, it will likely be something hard to spot and nothing that will significantly change the experience forMario Kart 8 Deluxeenthusiasts.
Usually, new issues arise when the game adds new features.Wave 6 wasMario Kart 8 Deluxe’slatest expansion, adding new tracks and four playable characters. One of these tracks, GCN DK Mountain, had a bug where Lakitu was carrying players off-course, which was fixed in a previous patch. Daisy Circuit track also had a minor issue, corrected in version 3.0.1.
Nevertheless, the issues addressed in version 3.0.3 ofMario Kart 8 Deluxedon’t seem critical, as the game’s community has no major complaints about the racing game. TheMario Kart 8 Deluxeupdate 3.0.3 is already available and can be downloaded on the Switch.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a racing game in the world-renowned racing game series. The game was released in 2017 for Nintendo Switch and was at the time the first Mario game on the platform. It is an improved version of the Wii U game Mario Kart 8. It comes with added characters and changes in Battle Mode.Burn rubber across Mushroom Kingdom raceways—underwater, in the sky, upside-down in zero-g, and past the finish—for the win! Get revved up for local multiplayer, online in-game tournaments, a revamped battle mode, and more!Stay fresh in the Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe game by playing as guest characters Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy! You can use their Splatoon inspired karts on their battle mode stage, Urchin Underpass.There are also returning items, like Boo, the item-stealing ghost, and the Feather, used exclusively in battle mode. Veterans rejoice—you can hold two items at once! Prove you’re the world’s best racer and battler in online tournaments, or simply race and battle friends online. With many control options and handheld mode, there’s always a way to play on the Nintendo Switch™ system!
