Update - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -0100152000022800-... Jun 2026

: Added Funky Kong, Pauline, Peachette, and Diddy Kong to the roster.

In the meantime, here’s a of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Booster Course Pass experience, given all updates to date:

: Improved lobby creation for players with 100+ friends and refined invincibility frames after crashing in online matches. Major Feature Additions (Wave 6 & Beyond)

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Since its launch in 2017, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has received a steady stream of updates, addressing bugs, improving online stability, and adding massive amounts of content. Let's break down the most significant changes.

After v3.0.1, Nintendo announced no further new content was planned – but stability updates could still happen.

As of , the game has reached Version 3.0.5 , reflecting years of post-launch support that transformed it from a Wii U port into the definitive racing experience. Recent technical milestones include:

As of May 2025, the latest major version for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Ver. 3.0.4

The update improved the lobby systems, allowing players to join friends mid-session more easily. While the user interface is still a bit clunky (a holdover from the Wii U era), the actual racing experience online is stable. The "Global Smash" of 24-player races in the DLC waves creates absolute chaos that is distinct from the standard 12-player races.