Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The ultimate Mario Kart experience

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an enhanced version of Mario Kart 8 released 3 years earlier on the Wii U.

The Mario Kart series needs no introduction and this edition has sold a total of more than 55 million copies on Wii U and Switch combined, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.

Enhancements include several new characters such as Bowser Jr., King Boo, and Dry Bones, 48 new DLC courses (added as of 2022/2023 as part of a Booster Course pass), and reconfigured options for Battle Mode.

The game also refines the mechanics, bringing back the much-missed double item slots from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and introducing smart steering for newcomers.

More tracks, more fun

With 48 tracks available from the get-go, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe provides an incredible variety of courses, spanning classic retro tracks to creative new designs. The anti-gravity sections still make for thrilling, high-speed races, while the diverse track selection ensures players never get bored. The addition of the Booster Course Pass DLC has doubled the number of tracks, bringing in remastered courses from past games and even Mario Kart Tour.

Revamped battle mode and multiplayer

One of the biggest upgrades in Deluxe is its overhauled battle mode. Gone are the awkward race-track battles from the Wii U version, replaced by proper arenas and multiple game types like Balloon Battle and Shine Thief. With split-screen, wireless, and online multiplayer, it’s the go-to party racer for casual and competitive players alike. Whether you’re aiming for first place or just causing chaos with a well-timed Blue Shell, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe delivers endless fun.

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