With the arrival of (and the subsequent patches leading up to it), the game didn't just get a few tweaks—it underwent a complete transformation thanks to the Booster Course Pass .
The update modified item acquisition to prevent "hard bagging" (stopping or driving in reverse to get powerful items). You can no longer get strong items by hitting the same item box multiple times in one spot. Technical File Details (.NSP vs .XCI) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch NSP XCI -Update 3.0....