Mario Kart 8 was a favourite of mine on the Wii U. I got my system late so the game had been out for a while when I picked up Mario Kart 8 but I was instantly hooked. The game looked amazing and played just like a fun and silly multiplayer racer should. It was at heart a true Mario Kart game and was a brilliant new game in the franchise.
So with the launch of the Switch, and the somewhat lackluster sales figures of the Wii U, it makes total sense that instead of making another new Mario Kart game what we’re getting is a refreshed game with a lot more packed in.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will come packed with all of the content from the Wii U game as well as all of the DLC characters and tracks which were released subsequently. Plus there are a bunch of new characters joining the race roster. Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. are all joining the roster.
The game will also include a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. it will support local play in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Local wireless multiplayer with multiple Switches will boost that up to 8 players, and up to 12 players in online multiplayer.
Check out some of the features of the game, the debut trailer for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as well as some screen shots below.
FEATURES:
- Race your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8, only on Nintendo Switch!
- Race as every character on every track from the Wii U version, including DLC characters and tracks.
- Pop some balloons in the revamped Battle mode, complete with Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast.
- Battle on new courses, like Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, or returning ones, such as GCN Luigi’s Mansion and SNES Battle Course 1.
- Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. join the roster!
- Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc.
- Three new vehicles have been added, two are even inspired by Splatoon
- Carry two items at the same time.
- Returning items include Boo, the item stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode.
- Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players.
- Drive through in 1080p HD quality in TV mode.
- Play on the go with handheld mode and play anytime, anywhere.
