: Fixed mismatched expressions and actions for characters added in the Booster Course Pass. Context: The Foundation of Version 3.0.0
The update, released on November 28, 2023, is a maintenance patch primarily designed to refine the massive changes introduced in the version 3.0.0 "Booster Course Pass Wave 6" update. While 3.0.0 added tracks and characters, version 3.0.1 focuses on critical bug fixes and stabilizing new mechanics like "anti-bagging". Key Fixes in Version 3.0.1
: Fixed a bug on GCN DK Mountain where players would float in mid-air instead of being rescued by Lakitu after driving off-course. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -NSP- -Actualizacion 3.0.1-...
: Resolved an issue in Tour Vancouver Velocity where the glider would fail to open on the ramp past the suspension bridge.
To understand version 3.0.1, it helps to look at the features it supports from the 3.0.0 update: : Fixed mismatched expressions and actions for characters
The most significant change in this patch is a correction to the . Originally, version 3.0.0 was designed to stop "bagging"—a strategy where players intentionally stay at the back of the pack to stockpile powerful items. However, unstable internet connections were causing these measures to trigger accidentally, preventing honest players from getting strong items even if they weren't cheating. Other major fixes include:
: Fixed a collision bug in Tour Rome Avanti where players could fall into an inescapable crevice in the cliff. Key Fixes in Version 3
: Corrected a bizarre bug where a Mii racer’s head would rapidly change size in highlight reels.