Summary

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 3.0.3 fixes unspecified issues with the game.
  • Fans want more transparent patch notes to detail exactly what has been fixed.
  • Despite minor previous bugs, the community has no major complaints with the game.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has received a new update, bringing the racing game to version 3.0.3. Released in 2017 as an enhanced version of the Wii U game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to receive updates to this day, even if these patches are vague and don't specify in detail what's being addressed.

While the game sold relatively well on the Wii U, it achieved resounding success on the Switch. Mario Kart 8 is the top-selling game on the Switch and one of the most-sold games in the industry, with over 60 million copies sold. The title is consistently on the list of best-selling games of the month on the Nintendo eShop and shows no signs of slowing down. Because of this, Nintendo continues to update and refine the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe experience.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 3.0.03 is out now, and Nintendo shared the patch notes. The update claims to fix several issues in the user experience without specifying precisely what those issues are. While fans are relieved that Nintendo continues to support Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the game is practically bug-free, many believe the publisher could be more transparent in the patch notes and highlight exactly which issues have been fixed.

The patch notes for version 3.0.3 of the game seem even more peculiar, considering that the 3.0.1 patch of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe explicitly detailed the issues being fixed. Some players mentioned they would play the game in this new version, and if they notice any gameplay changes, they will share them with others. Even so, it will likely be something hard to spot and nothing that will significantly change the experience for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe enthusiasts.

Usually, new issues arise when the game adds new features. Wave 6 was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's latest expansion, adding new tracks and four playable characters. One of these tracks, GCN DK Mountain, had a bug where Lakitu was carrying players off-course, which was fixed in a previous patch. Daisy Circuit track also had a minor issue, corrected in version 3.0.1.

Nevertheless, the issues addressed in version 3.0.3 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe don't seem critical, as the game's community has no major complaints about the racing game. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 3.0.3 is already available and can be downloaded on the Switch.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Ver. 3.0.3 Patch Notes

  • Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.