Nintendo rolls out Mario Kart World 1.1.1 patch update: How to install the update, issues resolved and more

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 How to install the update, issues resolved and more

Nintendo has released the first post-launch patch for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2. The 1.1.1 update fixes key gameplay bugs, online crashes, and map glitches that were frustrating players. You’ll need to download it to race online again, but this patch makes the whole experience run much smoother.

Nintendo has rolled oyster the first major post-launch update for the Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2. The update version 1.1.1 resolves series of bugs and stability issues that caused a lot of problems for the players. The update is said to bring a smoother and reliable playing experience for the players. With Mario Kart World being one of the flagship titles for the new Switch 2. Players can install the update by connecting their Switch 2 to the internet, selecting the game icon, pressing the + button, and choosing Software Update > Over the Internet.

Mario Kart World update: Issues resolved

The update is a crucial one for competitive and casual players alike, as it targets several performance and stability issues. Key fixes include:

  • Online Play Stability: Addressing frequent communication errors and game shutdowns that occurred after races in "Online Play," ensuring a much smoother multiplayer experience.
  • Gameplay Crashes: Resolving instances where the game would unexpectedly shut down, particularly when watching replays after a race.
  • Item Functionality: Fixing an issue where items were sometimes unable to be used during races, restoring the strategic element of item deployment.
  • Control Responsiveness: Correcting a bug that rendered controls inoperable when selecting a character and attempting to start "Free Roam" from the map.
  • Map Glitches: Patching exploits where players could slip through walls (e.g., near the finish line of "DK Spaceport") or couldn't return to the correct position after falling off the course in certain gliding sections (e.g., between "Airship Fortress" and "Bowser's Castle").
  • Knockout Tour and Online Play Display: Correcting incorrect rate fluctuations that were sometimes displayed in these competitive modes.

Mario Kart World update: How can players download and install the update

Players will be required to download this update to continue playing Mario Kart World online. The update can be easily installed by connecting the Nintendo Switch 2 console to the internet, hovering over the Mario Kart World icon on the HOME Menu, pressing the + or - button, selecting "Software Update," and then "Over the Internet."

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