If you’ve been scouring the web for 3DS preservation files, you’ve likely run into long strings of text like MK7-EUR-3DS-(Update12) . To the uninitiated, it looks like gibberish; to a 3DS enthusiast, it’s a crucial piece of software. Specifically, this refers to the version of the Version 1.2 update for Mario Kart 7 . What is Update 1.2?
Keeping the Race Fair: Understanding the Mario Kart 7 v1.2 Update
The file format used for installing content (games, updates, or DLC) onto a 3DS with Custom Firmware (CFW) like Luma3DS.
The primary reason for this update (and several others across the 3DS and Wii U era) was to patch a critical vulnerability known as "ENLButter." This flaw could theoretically allow a malicious user to take control of another person's console during online play.
Earlier versions of the game were famous (or infamous) for shortcuts that allowed players to skip massive portions of tracks like Maka Wuhu by driving into the water at specific angles. This update ensures everyone plays on a level track. Decoding the File Name
While the eShop has officially closed for new purchases, Nintendo still allows users to . Turn on your 3DS and connect to the internet. Launch Mario Kart 7 .