Mario Kart 8 Deluxe player count estimates sit between 4.3 and 5.8 million monthly active players in 2026, nine years after launch. Nintendo reported 71.53 million copies sold as of June 30, 2026, keeping it the best-selling Switch game.
This page tracks the live player count alongside monthly averages, peak numbers, regional interest, spending, and revenue.
Figures come from Nintendo investor reports and public trackers, updated August 2026.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Player Count 2026: Key Statistics
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reached 71.53 million copies sold as of June 30, 2026, according to Nintendo.
- Average player count in 2026: an estimated 4.3 to 5.8 million monthly actives.
- Peak player count of the past year: an estimated 9.6 million daily players in December 2025.
- It sold 2.39 million copies from April through December 2025, even after Mario Kart World launched.
- Lifetime revenue is an estimated $3.6 billion at an average $50 selling price.
Live Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Player Counter
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Live Monthly Player Count
Nintendo does not publish a live Mario Kart 8 Deluxe player count the way Steam trackers do for Baldur’s Gate 3 or Rust. The monthly figures below are estimates built from Nintendo unit sales and online matchmaking activity.
December 2025 recorded the highest peak of the past 12 months, with holiday sales pushing estimated daily players past 9 million.
| Month | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Average Players | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Peak Players |
|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 4.9M | 6.8M |
| October 2025 | 5.1M | 7.2M |
| November 2025 | 5.6M | 8.1M |
| December 2025 | 6.4M | 9.6M |
| January 2026 | 5.8M | 8.4M |
| February 2026 | 5.2M | 7.5M |
| March 2026 | 5.0M | 7.3M |
| April 2026 | 4.7M | 6.9M |
| May 2026 | 4.5M | 6.5M |
| June 2026 | 4.3M | 6.2M |
| July 2026 | 4.6M | 6.7M |
| August 2026 | 4.4M | 6.4M |
Estimated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe monthly player count, September 2025 to August 2026.
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe player count graph 2026 below plots the same 12 months.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Available Platforms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a Nintendo exclusive. It runs on Switch and on Switch 2 through backward compatibility, so the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe player count by platform sits entirely on Nintendo hardware.
| Platform | Available |
|---|---|
| Windows | No |
| Linux | No |
| Mac | No |
| Xbox One/Series | No |
| PlayStation 3/4/5 | No |
| Nintendo Switch | Yes |
| Android | No |
| iOS | No |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Player Distribution by Region
Google Trends search data places Japan first for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe player count by country over the past 12 months, with the United States second and France leading Europe.
| Rank | Country | Interest Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 100% |
| 2 | United States | 62% |
| 3 | France | 41% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 35% |
| 5 | Germany | 33% |
| 6 | Spain | 28% |
| 7 | Canada | 26% |
| 8 | Mexico | 24% |
| 9 | Australia | 19% |
| 10 | Netherlands | 17% |
Relative search interest, indexed to Japan at 100%.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Twitch Streaming Statistics
TwitchTracker recorded these figures for the six months ending August 2026.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Viewers (all-time) | 316,637 (January 31, 2022) |
| Peak Channels (all-time) | 1,149 (March 18, 2022) |
| Average Viewers (six months) | 1,055 |
| Average Live Channels | 40 |
| Watch Hours (six months) | 177,566 |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Global Player Spending
Nintendo does not report per-game revenue by month. The table below estimates spending from quarterly unit sales at an average $50 selling price, including Booster Course Pass purchases.
| Month/Year | Spending (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| August 2026 | 7 |
- Total registered users: 71.53 million lifetime buyers as of June 30, 2026.
- Peak spending month: December 2025, an estimated $27 million.
- Top spending country: United States, estimated at 30% of spending.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Annual Revenue
Revenue held above $400 million a year through Nintendo’s 2024 fiscal year, then slowed once Mario Kart World arrived in June 2025. Figures are estimated from reported unit sales at a $50 average price.
| Year | Revenue (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | 0.42 |
| FY2024 | 0.41 |
| FY2025 | 0.31 |
| FY2026 | 0.15 |
Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Down Right Now?
Nintendo’s online services for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are operational as of August 14, 2026. Online play requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- Matchmaking StatusOperational
- Web Server StatusOperational
- Regional Server StatusOperational
About Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe released on April 28, 2017, developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo. The kart racer grew to 96 tracks through the Booster Course Pass and fields over 40 drivers. Modes cover Grand Prix, Time Trials, VS Race, and five Battle types, with 12-player online races, eight-player local wireless, and four-player split screen. Players earn coins to unlock kart parts and climb an online rating. Double item slots and 200cc races set it apart in a series that started on the SNES before going 3D on the Nintendo 64.
FAQ
What is the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe player count in 2026?
Estimates place the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe player count at 4.3 to 5.8 million monthly active players in 2026. Nintendo reported 71.53 million copies sold as of June 30, 2026.
What was the highest Mario Kart 8 Deluxe player count?
The estimated peak came in December 2025 at 9.6 million daily players. On Twitch, viewership peaked at 316,637 concurrent viewers on January 31, 2022.
How many copies has Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold 71.53 million copies on Switch as of June 30, 2026. The Wii U original added 8.46 million, for a combined total near 80 million.
Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe cross-platform?
No. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe runs only on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. There are no Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, or mobile versions.
Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still active in 2026?
Yes. The game sold 2.39 million copies from April through December 2025, and matchmaking stays fast across regions with millions of monthly players.
Sources
Nintendo IR sales data, TwitchTracker statistics, GameSpot sales report, Shacknews Q1 FY26 report