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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Details
March 10, in the year of our Lord 2017 --
3-2-1 … GO! The definitive version of Mario Kart 8 is coming to
the Nintendo Switch console on April 28 with new features, new
characters, new karts, new modes and enhanced visuals. The Mario
Kart 8 Deluxe game contains every character, track and kart from
the Wii U version – including all the previously released DLC –
with the addition of even more content. Even previous owners of
Mario Kart 8 will find fun new surprises around every hairpin
turn while playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. And with the portability
of Nintendo Switch, for the first time ever, players can take
the game’s anti-gravity action anywhere they go!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is overflowing with new content. The five
new characters (Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, King Boo, Dry Bones
and Bowser Jr.) bring the total number of racers to 42, a record
for the beloved series. New karts inspired by Splatoon, the
ability to hold two items at once, returning items like the
item-stealing Boo and jumping Feather, a new Smart Steering
control option, and even more awesome features truly make this
the definitive version of an already classic game.
One of the most robust new features in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is
the addition of a revamped Battle mode that can be played both
locally and online*. The multiplayer Battle modes in Mario Kart
8 Deluxe offer a variety of fun options across eight colorful
and well-designed Battle courses.
Renegade Roundup: Making its debut in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, this
new mode has one team trying to capture the other and put them
into jail before time runs out. The opposing team must try to
escape and can break their own teammates out of prison by
pressing a button under the jail cell.
Balloon Battle: In this oldie but goodie, players earn points by
popping balloons on the back of their opponents’ karts.
Bob-omb Blast: Originally seen in the Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
game, this mode finds players throwing a barrage of Bob-ombs at
opponents.
Coin Runners: By racing across the Battle course, players try to
collect the most coins as possible in this fast and frenetic
mode introduced in Mario Kart Wii.
Shine Thief: Steal the coveted Shine Sprite and try to hold onto
it for a 20 count in this classic multiplayer Battle mode.
The multiplayer options in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are as plentiful
and diverse as the colors in Rainbow Road. Traditional
split-screen returns with up to four players (additional
accessories are required and are sold separately) by docking the
Nintendo Switch system, but players can also undock the system,
detach the Joy-Con controllers and use them horizontally to play
anywhere comfortably with two players. In addition, races can be
played online or hosted in LAN multiplayer sessions with up to
12 players (additional games and systems are required). Two
players can even share one Nintendo Switch system when
experiencing LAN play. Playing with friends and family members
has never been this easy and accessible.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launches in stores and Nintendo eShop on
Nintendo Switch on April 28 at a suggested retail price of
$59.99. When Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launches on April 28, Nintendo
will also release the Joy-Con Wheel accessory at a suggested
retail price of $14.99 for a set of two.
*Online services require a Nintendo Account. Starting in fall
2017, some online services will also require a paid
subscription. Online service availability, including online
gameplay limited based on location.