The latest evolution of the Mario Kart Wii Deluxe project, Version 10.0, represents a significant technical milestone for the custom track community. Released in February 2026 by FJRoyet and the Deluxe Team, this update expands the game’s library to a total of 752 tracks and 10 battle arenas, utilizing the Pulsar engine to push the functional limits of the original 2008 software.
Comprehensive Content Library
Version 10.0 serves as a definitive archive of the series, incorporating every retro track from Super Mario Kart (SNES) through Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Mario Kart Tour. Beyond the core franchise, the distribution integrates tracks from other racing titles such as Diddy Kong Racing and Crash Team Racing, as well as environments inspired by Super Mario 64, Kirby Air Ride, and The Legend of Zelda.
Technical and Mechanical Innovations
The update introduces several sophisticated gameplay features designed to modernize the racing experience:
- Dynamic Item Mechanics: A “Mega Cloud” now grants a Mega Mushroom effect instead of shrinking the player, and “Draggable Blue Shells” allow the item to be held behind the vehicle for protection.
- Engine Enhancements: The mod features “Fast Falling,” “Brake Drifting,” and a refined 200cc mode. Additionally, “Ultra UnCut” logic has been implemented to prevent shortcut exploits by improving checkpoint detection.
- Global Competitive Standards: Races are standardized to 150cc or Mirror mode (removing 100cc), and the update includes a specialized “Knockout” mode and Online Time Trials (OTT).
Vehicle and Balancing Overhaul
Version 10.0 features a complete rebalancing of vehicle statistics. To ensure a more diverse competitive meta, the developers modified handling, speed, and off-road stats for all vehicles. Notable changes include:
- The “Can Always Drift” Code: This allows any vehicle to initiate a drift at speeds as low as 40 km/h, making karts more viable.
- Weight Adjustments: The Wario Bike’s weight was reduced, while the Piranha Prowler was repositioned as the heaviest vehicle in the game.
- Visual Stat Display: Vehicle statistics are now accurately displayed within the character selection menu.
Quality of Life and Presentation
The distribution includes several presentation upgrades aimed at streamlining the user experience:
- Dynamic Audio: On the final lap, track music speeds up dynamically over five seconds rather than switching to a separate file.
- Enhanced HUD: Players have access to an on-screen speedometer and an input viewer. Track credits also appear at the start of each race to acknowledge the original creators.
- User Customization: A new settings screen allows players to toggle features like “Identical Fake Item Boxes” (making them indistinguishable from real ones) and choose between default or alphabetical track ordering.
Compatibility and Support
The mod supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Japanese. It is designed for compatibility with both original Wii hardware via Riivolution and the Dolphin emulator, with a “Lite” version available to ensure stability on older hardware.