No. Updating the game via NSP will affect your save data (kart parts, cups, coins, or rankings). Can I play online with an updated NSP?
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: Addresses specific progression freezes and display bugs occurring when backward-compatibility logic handles the title. Patch Polish (v3.0.4 to v3.0.5)
The Switch NSP Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update brings several exciting new features and improvements to the game. Here are some of the key changes:
The latest updates, often termed 3.x.x+ in mid-2026, are packed with improvements that affect competitive and casual play: