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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2: free upgrade and file size

Switch 1 cartridge

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is published by Nintendo and came out on April 28, 2017. Multiplayer: up to 4 players on one console, 8 over local wireless, 12 online. The eShop lists 15 supported languages.

File size (Switch 1 game)

11.3 GB

4% of the 256 GB internal storage

Physical release

Switch 1 cartridge

Switch 1 game card; works in a Switch 2

Switch 2 upgrade

Free

Free update for the Switch 1 game

Last checked September 23, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)	11.3 GBsource
Physical format	Switch 1 cartridgesource
Type	Switch 1 game with free Switch 2 update
Switch 2 update	Freesource
US eShop price	$59.99
Play modes	TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Multiplayer	Up to 4 players on one console · 8 over local wireless · 12 online
Languages (15)	Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, American English
Publisher	Nintendo
Release date	April 28, 2017

Questions

How big is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe needs 11.3 GB of storage. That is about 4% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe a Game-Key Card?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a Switch 1 game, so it is sold on a regular Switch 1 cartridge, not a Game-Key Card. The cartridge works in a Switch 2.

Is there a free Switch 2 upgrade for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Yes. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a Switch 1 game that received a free update for Switch 2. You do not need to buy anything: update the game on your Switch 2 to get the improvements.