Introduced the ability to toggle specific items on or off in offline VS races and certain online modes.
For users utilizing digital backups (NSP/XCI), this update is essential for maintaining compatibility with the latest online lobbies and DLC packs. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch NSP [Update 2.2.1] (...
Corrected a bug where Lakitu would drop players in the wrong location after they fell off the track. Context: The Wave 3 Foundation Introduced the ability to toggle specific items on
Added two cups (Rock Cup and Moon Cup) featuring eight courses like Maple Treeway and 3DS Rainbow Road. Context: The Wave 3 Foundation Added two cups
Fixed an issue where the image would become "choppy" or experience frame rate drops during online play on this track.
Improved invincibility time after crashes based on the driver/vehicle combination and ensured gliders remain open even if struck by lightning while in the air. Technical Information (NSP/XCI)
This patch directly follows the major update, which added significant features that are still central to the game today: