Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 2.4.0), patch notes

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just started distribution of its latest update, version 2.4.0.

The patch is highlighted by the new Booster Course Pass DLC. Eight more tracks across two cups have been added, along with new playable characters – specifically Kamek (Mario Kart Tour), Petey Piranha (Mario Kart Double Dash!!), and Wiggler (Mario Kart 7).

Even if you don’t plan on nabbing the DLC, you’ll want to download the update as some other aspects are included. These include performance improvements of some characters and vehicle customizations, adjusted invincibility time of some characters, lowered appearance rate of Mirror and 200cc races in Worldwide and Regional settings, and more.

Here’s a full rundown of version from Nintendo:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update version 2.4.0 patch notes

Support for DLC

• Now supports paid DLC: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, Wave 5 (two cups, eight courses, and three characters).

General

• Improved the performance of some characters and vehicle customizations.
• Adjusted the invincibility time of some characters.
• Adjusted random item selection method in races where Custom Items is set, for when there are four players or less.
• Expanded range for when a warning displays when a Red Shell or Spiny Shell approaches from behind.
• Made it so that warnings about a Red Shell or Spiny Shell will be displayed with priority over other warnings.
• Made it so that a warning is not displayed when a Red Shell is targeting opponents.
• Made it so that L/R button operation on the class selection screen and course selection screen in the Grand Prix can be conducted on touchscreen as well.
• Lowered the appearance rate of Mirror and 200cc races in Worldwide and Regional settings.

Fixed Issues

• Fixed an issue where a communication error occurs when a character catches a boomerang at the same time that a Boo brings an item.
• Fixed an issue where, when equipping an item and catching a boomerang at the same time, the player could not throw that item.
• Fixed an issue where the graph for the Mii Heavy weight class’s parameters didn’t match the actual abilities.
• Fixed an issue where a warning would not appear when an opponent used a Bullet Bill in online matches.
• Made it so the kart doesn’t spin or crash when running into an obstruction if the player uses a Super Star, Bullet Bill or Boo at that same time.
• Fixed an issue where the kart would get stuck between a cliff and small mushroom and be unable to move in Wii Mushroom Gorge.
• Fixed an issue where the player would go off the course when transformed as Bullet Bill right in front of the goal in GBA Riverside Park.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is available on Switch now. Everything you need to know about the Booster Course Pass DLC – including all cups, tracks, new characters, and more – can be found in our guide here.