Nintendo’s multiplayer modes Wii U version of Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon they will be soon back online: completely August 3, 2023. Fans of the driving game and shooter game that haven’t made the switch to Switch can now resume their matches. The maintenance took about five months to complete.
Obviously, a download will be required. new update for both Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon. However, according to what was shared by Nintendo, which will continue to analyze the situation, it is not said that there is no need for further updates.
Because Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon on Wii U are offline
We remember that a March 2023 Nintendo was forced to interrupt the online service of Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon in the Wii U version as security vulnerabilities related to networked multiplayer games were exposed. The company then started working on the subject and completed all the necessary procedures within a few months. Of course, Nintendo apologized for the inconvenience caused to Wii U fans.
It certainly took a long time, but it’s hard to tell whether the delay was due to the complexity of the issue or Nintendo’s lack of prioritization. After all, let’s talk about Wii U versions, not the Switch ones: the old Nintendo console was a failure, and it’s convincing that the online user count isn’t particularly high. Let’s not forget that we are already talking about Switch 2: The Wii U is an almost forgotten console for many.
Of course, it was always possible to play in the meantime. offline modeit also makes use of local multiplayer modes.