Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 4.0.1 update out now, patch notes
Posted on October 13, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian)
in News, Switch
As a heads up for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players, a new version 4.0.1 update just released.
A number of different bugs have been addressed with this patch. Sometimes, Nintendo is 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 amount of obstacles and Item Boxes appearing in multiplayer. Previously, those playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch 2 had an advantage when racing against those on Switch 1.
This is just one bug tackled today. You can find the full breakdown below.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 4.0.1 update patch notes
- Fixed an issue where the number of obstacles or Item Boxes would increase during Online Play and Wireless Play on Nintendo Switch 2 compared to Nintendo Switch.
- Fixed an issue where players could not select a user who is registered to the system when playing with two players for Online Play and Wireless Play.
- Fixed an issue where some of the Star Bits would not be displayed when driving on Wii Rainbow Road on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Fixed an issue where the game would close unexpectedly when certain conditions were fulfilled.
For those playing this one, we have a guide covering the best character and kart builds in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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