The baseline version featured a robust cast, but cumulative updates added iconic characters into the mix. This version ensures access to the ultimate 42-character roster, featuring additions such as: (with multiple color variants) Petey Piranha Wiggler Kamek Diddy Kong and Funky Kong Pauline and Peachette 2. Doubling the Tracks: 96 Courses
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Title ID 0100152000022800: V1179648 & Post-Booster Course Pass Evolution
on the Nintendo Switch. While the game has officially entered its "maintenance" phase after the final Booster Course Pass DLC, Nintendo continues to release stability updates and minor bug fixes to keep the online experience smooth. Here is a blog post draft covering this update: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets a Fresh Polish: Everything in the Latest Update
As of 2025, Nintendo has stopped releasing new content for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass ended in late 2023). The final version is 3.0.0 (or internal v655360? – no, that’s not right) – let’s clarify:
This version number represents the game after a long history of free updates and the completion of its major paid DLC. Here are the key milestones along the way, many of which are included in this update. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -0100152000022800--v1179648...
Gives players absolute control over item distribution in offline VS mode and local multiplayer. You can deactivate Blue Shells entirely or create chaotic, Bob-omb-only configurations.
With over 40 characters, the game offers a diverse lineup including guests from Link (The Legend of Zelda), Inkling Girl/Boy (Splatoon), and Isabelle (Animal Crossing).
If you are still on an earlier version, update to ensure you have the final 96-track lineup.
If you are currently optimizing this build package, let me know: The baseline version featured a robust cast, but
This version represents the fully realized vision of the game, bringing together a decade of franchise evolution. Unrivaled Content Scale
Addressing vehicle stats and character weights to keep the competitive scene fair. 2. What's Inside the V1179648 Update (Post-Booster Era)
The longevity of the game is driven by its robust online community. Players are ranked by , ensuring you are matched with racers of similar skill. Custom Rulesets
The final updates added new, highly requested characters to the game, bringing the total playable roster to over 50 drivers: While the game has officially entered its "maintenance"
With this final version, the character roster is complete, featuring many fighters previously absent from the initial Deluxe release, including: Peachette Diddy Kong Funky Kong Petey Piranha Wiggler Kamek 3. Features and Fixes (v1179648)
Knowing this helps:
Cartridge breathes deep code. One hundred seventeen million Laps left to discover.
: The unique Nintendo Switch Title ID reserved specifically for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game update data package.