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How to Install the Mario Kart 7 Update

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to update Mario Kart 7.

Note
  • Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
  • All players must be using the same version of the software to play together. Please make sure you have the same update version as the person you are playing with.
  • As of April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS family software.

On December 13, 2022, a new software update for Mario Kart 7 became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo 3DS console is connected to the internet.

Complete these steps

  1. Perform a system update to ensure that you have the most up-to-date version.
    • The system will need to have a menu version of 4.1.0-8U or higher to use the Mario Kart 7 Update.
  2. Return to the HOME Menu, and select the Nintendo eShop Icon.
  3. Once the Nintendo eShop loads, select Mario Kart 7 Update.
    • If you are unable to locate this icon on the main page of the Nintendo eShop, you can Search for Mario Kart 7 Update to find it.
  4. Select Mario Kart 7 Update, then select Tap Here to Download to download the update to the Nintendo 3DS system.
  5. Once the download is complete, exit the Nintendo eShop and begin Mario Kart 7. You should now be able to use the Online Multiplayer mode.
    • When Mario Kart 7 is launched, Ver. 1.2 will appear in the lower-right corner of the Online Multiplayer icon if the update was successful.

Update history

Ver. 1.2 (Released December 13, 2022)

General

Several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.

Ver. 1.1 (Released May 15, 2012)

  • An update has been made available to eliminate shortcut exploits in the Wuhu Loop, Maka Wuhu, and Bowser Castle 1 tracks when they are played in the Online Multiplayer Mode.
  • The update is required to play the game's Online Multiplayer Modes. However, the tracks in Single-Player and Local Multiplayer Modes will not be affected by this update. Players can continue to play in these modes without installing the update.

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