Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

How it plays

• Four players split one TV, and Battle mode makes a good break between Grand Prix cups.

• Smart Steering and auto-accelerate let a child or rare gamer stay on the track without being carried, while the items keep races close.

• Local wireless and online play need one copy per Switch.

• Racing
• Party chaos
• Competitive
• Newcomer friendly
• Good with kids

Every way to play together

• • Switch

  Nintendo Switch

  Same screen

  4players, split-screen, versusEditor (how we check facts)

  Same room, own screens

  12players, versus, side modes onlyCheck (how we check facts)

  Up to 8 players over local wireless; LAN play with wired adapters reaches 12.

  Online

  12players, versus, side modes onlyEditor (how we check facts)

  Two players can share one Switch online.

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Quick facts

Developer

Nintendo EPD

Released

2017

Platforms

Nintendo Switch

In these lists

• One of 262 split-screen games
• One of 123 local multiplayer games on Switch
• One of 50 party games on Switch
• One of 88 games to play with kids on Switch

Can you play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe split-screen?

Yes. Split-screen versus for up to 4 on Switch.

One of 262 split-screen games

How many players can play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe together?

Split-screen versus for up to 4 on Switch. Local versus on separate screens for up to 12 on Switch. Online versus for up to 12 on Switch.

Do you need two copies of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

On one screen, one copy is enough. Each player online needs their own copy.

What platforms is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on?

Nintendo Switch.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe free?

No, it's a paid game.