Yes, you can play Mario Kart online with friends, but how you do so depends on the platform and version of the game you’re playing. Here are the main ways to play Mario Kart online with friends:
1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch):
– Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch allows you to play online with friends using a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. To play online with friends:
– Make sure both you and your friends have a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
– From the main menu, select “Online Play,” then choose “Friends” to invite friends who are currently online.
– You can either race together in custom rooms or compete in standard online races.
2. Mario Kart Tour (Mobile):
– Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices (iOS and Android) also lets you race against your friends online. To do so:
– Link your account to your Nintendo Account.
– Invite friends via their Nintendo ID or through the game’s social features.
– Once they accept, you can challenge them to races or compete in multiplayer modes.
3. Mario Kart 8 (Wii U):
– If you’re playing Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U, you can also race with friends online. Similar to the Switch version, you need to have a Wii U console with an internet connection, and you can invite friends to join your races.
4. Mario Kart Arcade GP (Arcades):
– While not a home console version, some arcade versions of Mario Kart (like Mario Kart Arcade GP) have online functionality for multiplayer racing against friends.
5. Local Multiplayer with Online Play (Nintendo Switch):
– If you’re in the same physical location, you can also use the local multiplayer feature to race with your friends locally and then join online play together. This is a fun way to compete in multiplayer while also enjoying the online experience.
In all cases, you’ll need a stable internet connection and the appropriate subscriptions or accounts (like Nintendo Switch Online or a Nintendo Account for Mario Kart Tour).
