Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (Switch): Software updates (latest: Ver. 2.0.0)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various Software updates for Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit on Nintendo Switch (originally released on October 16th 2020 in Europe, North America, and Japan)!

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Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit – Ver. 2.0.0

• Release date: November 17th 2021 (North America) / November 18th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

Additional Features

• Luigi Cup was added to Grand Prix. Fulfill certain conditions in Luigi Cup to acquire two new Environments and three new Gate Types to use in Course Creation.
• The POLTERGUST G-00 and SPOOKY HORN have been added to Kart Customization in game. Acquire them by fulfilling certain conditions in Luigi Cup.
• Relay Race was added to Multiplayer. This is a cooperative mode where up to four players take turns driving one kart, playing as Princess Peach, Toad, Yoshi, and Mario/Luigi (depending on the kart used) against Bowser Jr., and the Koopalings.
  • Enough controllers to match the number of players is required to play Relay Race.
• Split Screen was added to Multiplayer. Connect two karts to one Nintendo Switch console, to play together at the same time. The video feed from the karts will be divided onto the screen, allowing two feeds to be displayed at once.
  • Playing Split Screen requires two karts, and two Joy-Con, or Pro controllers.

General Fixes

• Adjustments made to enhance the play experience of the game.

• Additional notes: none.
• Source: Nintendo

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit – Ver. 1.1.0

• Release date: July 1st 2021 (North America) / July 2nd 2021 (Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

• “Mario Cup” has been added to “Grand Prix”. Fulfill certain conditions in “Mario Cup” and receive three new “Environments” and a “Gate” to use in course creation.
• “Super Yoshi” and “Yoshi Horn” have been added to the kart designs in the game. Unlock them by fulfilling certain conditions in Mario Cup.
• Made general changes to improve enjoyment of the game.

• Additional notes: none.
• Source: Nintendo

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit – Ver. 1.0.1

• Release date: October 27th 2020 (North America) / October 28th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

General

• Adjusted the camera settings of the kart, allowing you to play comfortably even in in-doors areas with strong light sources (sunlights, lighting, etc.)

NB: after updating the game, you can update the kart by connecting it to the console.

• Additional notes: none.
• Source: Nintendo

How to download updates for Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, you have three options:

• let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

• try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

• select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.