The update officially adds support for the final wave of the Booster Course Pass DLC, which is available for purchase or free to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.
Originally from Mario Kart Tour , this underwater-and-ruins course features multiple laps on different routes. The Switch version adds dynamic weather and anti-gravity segments not found anywhere else. mario kart 8 deluxe switch nsp xci update 30 exclusive
: Diddy Kong , Funky Kong, Pauline , and Peachette. The update officially adds support for the final
tied to Wave 6 include suits based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Link’s new outfit) and Animal Crossing ’s Tom Nook. : Diddy Kong , Funky Kong, Pauline , and Peachette
For NSP/XCI users on CFW, the update is essential to access the full “Deluxe” experience – without it, you’re stuck with the 2017 launch version.
There is no official “Update 3.0” with exclusive content for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe . The last official update was 2.4.0 (as of 2025). Any claim of “update 3.0 exclusive” refers to unofficial mods that require a hacked console, carry a high risk of a console ban , and offer unstable, often glitchy content.
is the definitive final content update for the Nintendo Switch exclusive title. Released on November 9, 2023, this version integrates the Booster Course Pass Wave 6 and introduces significant quality-of-life features and balance changes. New Content & Wave 6 Support