# Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Just Got A Switch 2 Update, Adding Local 8-Player And More

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-03 03:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| GameSpot | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Just Got A Surprise Free Update With 8-Player Split-Screen | 2026-09-02 15:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQYXFHRDV3ZXJlM0VZaHVkSmEyUm43TF81QWtKNXVTUGQyMW9iRG1WSXkyQ3lGNFRHenBwQ2FsSHBueVhhRGVFTkVNQjF4OFpaQVhTaEdwby1UZXhoRGlzMzRCNGpFUjl4MENGOTNBLVplSWd3WkVscHNTdEtYMGN0bnQ5aDlwdlpvXzdSRTllbFhtR2d2R3lwLVZEeEJwMF9sa3VPVi1NWHBPeFYwYzREWmRKYw?oc=5) |
| IGN Nordic | Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 2026-09-02 14:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxONDYtMnFfSWNURmdpUW9EclNjMW9lM2s1WlNDODU5am1OOFJNUC1qT2xtTkZPckJ2RVFtaUxXRG5SdmEtYjZrRm40OG1obUF0MDV1WEU0WmRhcHBxYjc1NzMtNFNyVjhoRVVtT1JrQ0FPVGE4ckpQWUxaZkJqVFZUY0V0cTdvWUVIcXQxT3VRd1dGNUpLUV9fVk5CZmxKOUY3dV9aeTdFSDlyb0lVSmVrbDU5MmZURmE1MkY2Tw?oc=5) |

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