Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Split-screen
- Yes (Nintendo Switch)
- Time to beat
- About 8 hours
- Languages
- 14 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | 11.3 GB |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
Source: nintendo.com, checked 19 October 2026.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Free Switch 2 update: clearer visuals on Switch 2 screen and high-res TVs, shorter loading, up to 8-player local split-screen |
| Storage | 11.8 GB |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
Source: nintendo.com, checked 19 October 2026.
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (Switch 2)
Common questions
Can you play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe alone?
Yes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a single-player mode.
Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player, Split screen.
Does Mario Kart 8 Deluxe have split-screen?
Yes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports local split-screen on Nintendo Switch.
How long is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe takes about 8 hours at a normal pace, 20 hours if you rush, 75 hours to complete everything, based on 3 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Mario Kart 8 Deluxe support?
Audio: English, Japanese.
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, English (UK), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian and 2 more.
What platforms is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on?
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2.