Update 2.2.1 for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a minor stability patch released in December 2022 that primarily addresses specific performance and placement bugs introduced in earlier waves of the Booster Course Pass .
Introduced the ability to toggle specific items on or off in offline VS races and certain online modes. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch NSP [Update 2.2.1] (...
Corrected a bug where Lakitu would drop players in the wrong location after they fell off the track. Context: The Wave 3 Foundation Update 2
While it does not add new characters or tracks, this update focuses on improving the online experience for specific DLC courses: Context: The Wave 3 Foundation While it does
This patch directly follows the major update, which added significant features that are still central to the game today:
For users utilizing digital backups (NSP/XCI), this update is essential for maintaining compatibility with the latest online lobbies and DLC packs.
Fixed an issue where the image would become "choppy" or experience frame rate drops during online play on this track.