How to safely keep Mario Kart 8 Deluxe updated (legal, recommended)

A new patch, version 3.0.4 has been released for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has received several updates since its release. The most significant recent update was Version 3.0.0 (released in late 2023), which added support for the Booster Course Pass DLC. The latest version as of early 2024 is Version 3.0.1 .

A for v3.0.1 will typically have a file size of approximately 3.5 GB to 4.2 GB (the Booster Course content is substantial). The base game NSP is roughly 6.8 GB.

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe NSP update verified is important for several reasons:

While Nintendo isn't adding new tracks every week (the Booster Course Pass has wrapped up), these recent updates focus on: