Released in early 2024, version 3.0.3 was a minor "housekeeping" update following the massive content drops.
Running an outdated version of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can lead to "Software Version Mismatch" errors when trying to join friends. Additionally, version 3.0.3 contains the final balance tweaks for kart parts and gliders, ensuring that the competitive "meta" remains fair for all racers. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -NSP--CH--Update 3.0.3-.rar