Mario Kart 8 Deluxe co-op

Split-screen for up to 4 players · full campaign in co-op

2017 · Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 · 89/100

Split-screen

Yes

Switch

Local

up to 4 players

Online

up to 12 versus

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: Yes
Local co-op: up to 4 players
Online co-op: Not documented
Full campaign in co-op: Yes
Cross-play: Not documented
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
Series: Mario

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-09-30

What it is

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

Frequently asked

Does Mario Kart 8 Deluxe have split screen?

Yes. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has split screen on Switch, locally for up to 4 players.

How many players can play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe locally and online?

Locally: up to 4 players. Online: up to 12 versus.

Does Mario Kart 8 Deluxe support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.