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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 2.3.0

The new update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has just started to go live, and players can begin accessing version 2.3.0.

After installing the update, players can access Wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC. It includes Yoshi’s Island, Tour Amsterdam Drift, GBA Riverside Park, Wii DK Summit, Tour Bangkok Rush, DS Mario Circuit, GCN Waluigi Stadium, and Tour Singapore Speedway as the latest set of tracks. Additionally, Birdo has been added as a new playable character.

Also included are some small additions, adjustments, and changes as well as various bug fixes. Nintendo mentions improved performance of some characters/vehicle customizations, Golden Mushroom to Custom Items in Renegade Roundup, and more.

The full patch notes for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 2.3.0 update are as follows:

Monster Train: First Class physical

Limited Run Games has revealed yet another Switch physical release, this time for Monster Train: First Class.

The boxed title will be provided as part of the company’s distribution line. Only a standard version is planned.

No Man's Sky update 4.13

Another update has been released for No Man’s Sky, and version 4.13 is now live.

Hello Games is once again looking to address a bunch of issues stemming from the recent Fractal update. You can also find the details on the previous fixes here.

The full patch notes for the No Man’s Sky version 4.13 update are as follows:

Kung Fury: Street Rage physical

Limited Run Games is planning a physical release for Kung Fury: Street Rage – Ultimate Edition on Switch, the company just confirmed.

The title will only be offered standalone – there are no plans for a special edition. However, fans can opt to purchase a bundle containing the official soundtrack.

Two Point Campus School Spirits DLC

Two Point Campus is set to receive new DLC known as School Spirits. Switch players will have access starting March 15, 2023.

The DLC includes the Lifeless Estate, two new courses including two new fully animated classrooms, two new student archetypes, a new Challenge Mode level, and lots of new items. Here’s a ton of additional information:

Call of Duty native Switch

Microsoft has commented further on its plans for Call of Duty for Switch, and has stated its confidence in getting the franchise running natively on the console.

In case you’ve somehow been missing out on the news, Microsoft has been hoping to complete its deal to acquire Activision Blizzard which was announced months ago. However, things haven’t been going smoothly due to concerns about what the merger would mean. Microsoft is continually trying to prove its case, and recently looked to raise some confidence about multiplatform support by finalizing a deal to have Call of Duty games on Nintendo systems for the next ten years – which was just finalized.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie characters

NIS America issued a new trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie that shows off the cast of characters. The game’s adventures follow the stories of Lloyd Bannings, Rean Schwarzer, and the enigmatic “C”. It’s said that the RPG features one of the biggest character rosters yet.

If you need a refresher on the game, check out the following overview:


Wargroove 2

Chucklefish, in partnership with Robotality, has announced Wargroove 2, a sequel to its turn-based tactics game. A release window has not yet been shared, but it’ll be on Switch in the future.

Wargroove builds on the 2019 game with new features. One new feature is Conquest, a roguelike single-player game mode with permanent choices. There’ll also be a new story set three years after Queen Mercia and her allies were defeated.

Here’s an official overview:

Bayonetta Origins demo

Ahead of launch, a demo for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon has been released. This can be downloaded in all major regions right now.

The demo contains the first two chapters from the game. Additionally, players can transfer their save data over to the full release.

Ultimate Chicken Horse Shellebration update

Original (2/27): Clever Endeavour Games today announced a new “Shellebration” update for Ultimate Chicken Horse, which comes in celebration of the game’s seventh anniversary. It will be available on March 7, 2023.

The update will add a new character a new alterative skin, the Metro level, three new community-designed outfits, and an additional music track. Players can unlock the new content for free by playing levels with a “?” symbol and collecting mystery boxes during the game.

Below are the full patch notes for Ultimate Chicken Horse’s “Shellebration” update:


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