Overview
- Also Known As
- MK8D
- Number of Players
- 4 (12 Player Online)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
28th Apr 2017
28th Apr 2017
28th Apr 2017
- Series
- Tags
- Addons / DLC
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6
- Official Site
- mariokart8.nintendo...
Reviews
Review Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)
Hitting top gear
Opting for enhanced and expanded deluxe / director's cut / remastered / Game of the Year editions of last-gen games is a well-worn tactic in the early days of a new console. Some of the most enjoyable games on PS4 and Xbox One are high quality re-releases, taking a top-notch title and sprucing it up for a new generation with all of...
DLC Reviews
Review Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass - A Great Big Track Pack For Switch's Best Racer
Double-Dashed
It was a long time coming, but the ambitious Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC expansion is finally complete, roughly 20 months after the launch of the first wave. Available as a separate purchase or as part of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, this DLC contains an additional 48 tracks, eight new playable...
Fine finale
It feels like a lifetime ago since Nintendo announced that it would be expanding Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the Booster Course Pass, adding a total of 48 courses made up of revamped classics and brand-new additions. But does the expansion end with a bang or a whimper? Well, much like prior waves, we’d say this one lands somewhere in the...
Bidet boost
Gosh, the end is actually in sight now, huh? Yes, Wave 5 for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is finally here, bringing us one step closer to the grand finale with another batch of new and remade Mario Kart content. In addition to the usual mix of revamped courses from Mario Kart games of yore, Wave 5 introduces a brand new...
The best wave yet
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is back with Wave 4 (of six) of the Booster Course Pass tracks, this time covering the Fruit Cup and Boomerang Cup. Now that we’re over the halfway point, it really feels like Nintendo is starting to kick things into high gear with not only a stellar set of new and returning tracks but also an extra character...
Mini Review Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 (Switch) - The Best Set Of Tracks Yet
This is more like it!
Nintendo is back with another wave of eight courses for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, bringing us to the halfway point of its overall road map. Now we're up to a total of 24 new tracks over six unique cups, but so far, the output has been a bit mixed: we’ve had some bonafide classics like Coconut Mall and...
A stumbling sophomore outing
After the launch of Wave 1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass, everyone and their nan turned their attention towards Wave 2; specifically, when on earth it would be coming out. Excitment reached fever pitch (just check out the comments section of any Mario Kart Tour related content if you don't believe us!), so...
The Tour begins
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Switch, the very definition of an 'evergreen' title. Aside from the Battle Mode and a few minor changes, however, devoted fans have been playing the same content since the Wii U original with its DLC content, a scenario that finally changes with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe-exclusive Booster...
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Guides
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Guide - Tips, Hints, Tricks And Unlocks
Get that boost with our expert tips
Whether you're entirely new to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or an old veteran from the Wii U original, the game has plenty of tricks worth knowing in order to ensure those podium finishes. Some of them are old methods that Mario Kart veterans will already know, but adjusted physics and mechanics in the Deluxe edition also...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Fastest Kart - How To Build The Best Kart
More data than you can throw a shell at
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. For all that is good about it, and believe us there's plenty, the game isn't very good at explaining what its various stats mean, and more importantly how they affect your chances of victory. Fortunately, we're here to help you make sense of it...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC - Price, Course List, All Mario Kart 8 Tracks
Everything you need to know about Mario Kart 8's expansion
Nintendo released a course of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch, which is officially the best-selling Switch game of all time. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Pack contains 48 extra tracks taken from previous games in the series, along with the odd new track, too. In this guide, we've...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Racing Games
Feel the requirement for rapidity!
What are the best Nintendo Switch racing games? While the Switch lacks the raw processing grunt of the Xbox One and PS4, petrol heads have been increasingly well served on the hybrid console, with a steadily growing catalogue of fantastic racers that offer plenty of arcade thrills and spills — and you can do it...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Full Character Roster List
Including that one you need to unlock
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is exactly what it sounds like — all of the goodies from the Wii U original, plus the DLC and a dollop of extras in one rather nice package. That means a packed character roster of over 40 racers, among other things, each with distinct looks, stunt animations and traits that could help you...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Controls - All Control Options And Assists Explained
"I'm using motion controls!"
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. Players of all levels can find a comfortable...
Guide Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Does World make the podium?
Back when Nintendo announced the very first Mario Kart game in the early '90s, there were some in the industry who proclaimed it as a sign that the veteran firm had finally lost its marbles. Sure, Mario had appeared in other games, but his forte was 2D platformers – he had no place on the racing track, and Super Mario...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Smart Steering - How To Turn Auto-Steering On And Off
Look ma', no hands!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. One of these is auto-steering, though it's not particularly...
Guide 25 Games That Are Better On Switch OLED
Games at their very best on Switch OLED
Nintendo released its first major Switch iteration in over two years back in October 2021 with the Switch OLED model. It has a few benefits, like an improved kickstand, a bump in portable audio quality, double the internal storage and a LAN connector on the dock, but the main feature is in the name. Yep, it's...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gold Kart - How To Unlock All Gold Kart Parts And Gold Mario
Glad that you're bound to return
Do you like gold? Of course you like gold, even if the look of it doesn't appeal to you the value surely must. Thankfully Nintendo wants us to flash our so-called bling as much as we do, and so they've tucked away a whole range of gold kart options in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for us to find. Well if you're feeling...
Guide How Do You Access The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC?
You have to download it manually
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is now available. 32 new courses are available now, with a further 16 coming in Wave 5 and Wave 6. The DLC is available as a separate purchase, of course, but it is also part of the
Guide How To Beat Everyone Else In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, With Help From The Experts
Pro tips from the pros
There are reasonable odds that if you own a Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a prominent part of your gaming routine, with online races a major part of the fun. As we've discovered, however, playing online can be a humbling experience in the face of rivals boosting to victory and leaving us behind. One racer who gave us a sound...
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe News
News Shigeru Miyamoto Isn't Convinced Another IP Will Surpass Mario Kart's Sales
But folks will try anyway
Nintendo has just released a transcript of its latest Q&A session following its Q2 2025 financial release. It's a pretty short one overall with few surprises, but one question regarding the Mario Kart franchise definitely piqued our interest. Essentially, the query raises the possibility of another IP surpassing the sales...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2025
Plus a brief look at, uh... two Switch 2 games
As part of Nintendo's latest financial release, the company has provided an updated look at the top ten best-selling Switch games – plus a brief look at where things stand with the Switch 2. All in all, there's not a whole lot to report on with the OG Switch. The numbers are all gradually going up,...
UK Charts Nintendo's First-Party Switch 2 Games Continue To Dominate
It's a bananza world
The latest UK charts are in, and with no major releases in the last week, the top ten looks pretty familiar. Mafia: The Old Country has taken a bit of a tumble to land at number 7, which means that Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza both sit pretty at the top of the pile. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has also seen a...
UK Charts And Just Like That, Mario Kart World Is Back In The Lead
Was there any doubt?
GkF has provided the latest breakdown of the physical UK charts, and now that the dust has settled somewhat from the release of Mafia: The Old Country, Mario Kart World finds itself back at the number one spot. It's not a huge surprise, of course, but it's good to see, nonetheless. Slightly further down, you'll also see that...
News Mattel Adds Special Edition Pauline To Its Mario Kart Hot Wheels Line
Pre-orders are now live
Mattel has already released a whole bunch of Mario Kart vehicles and next up is a "special edition" Pauline release, which was originally revealed at San Diego Comic-Con this year. It's arriving on 26th September 2025 and will be available for $22.00 / £20.00, with pre-orders now live. It comes with the Hot Wheels Mario...
News Nintendo Partners With Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance For Competitive Events
Better together
Nintendo of America and Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance (ISEA) have announced a partnership "to make gaming competitions more social, accessible, and rewarding". Starting later this year, school-organized tournaments and events for grades 4 through 12 will be able to utilise Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon 3, and Mario...
Japanese Charts Sega's Latest 'Demon Slayer' Kicks Mario Kart World Into Second
Only just, though
Famitsu has provided the latest look at the Japanese boxed charts, and it's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 that's taken the top spot this week on the Switch. It's only just beat Mario Kart World, but if you also take into account the PS5 sales at number five, then its lead is considerably more...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of June 2025
All around me are familiar faces
Nintendo has shared its financial report for the first quarter of FY2026, so it's time to get an updated look at the top ten best-selling Switch titles. Now, those who follow this list every quarter won't find a lot of surprises here. In fact, since Pokémon Scarlet and Violet succeeded Sword and Shield in the last...
UK Charts Mario Kart World Returns To Pole Position
After Death Stranding 2 delivered solid results
This week's UK physical game charts are in, and it's back to business as usual for Mario Kart World. After being overtaken by the critically-acclaimed Death Stranding 2, the Switch 2 launch title has stormed back to number one, with EA Sports FC 25 snatching up second spot, leaving Sam Porter Bridges...
UK Charts There's No Stopping Mario Kart World And Switch 2
Still not ready to Switch 2 something else
We are back with the latest look at the UK physical charts, and, what do you know, Mario Kart World has found itself in pole position for the third week running. The Switch 2 biggie may be leading the pack once again, but its supporting cast still follows closely behind it, with Cyberpunk 2077, Tears of...
Previews
Preview Battle Mode is Back On Form in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Back with a vengeance
We had one major complaint with Mario Kart 8 when we reviewed it on Wii U - its so-called Battle Mode was lazy and barely worth a look. It simply took place on Grand Prix tracks, so you'd drive around unaware of where your foes were (as a track map wasn't added until a post-launch update), which was a vacuous and pointless...
First Impressions Back on Track with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Switching gear
Given that a number of gamers who pick up the Nintendo Switch may not have owned a Wii U, it makes a lot of sense to have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in the launch window for the new system. Not only is it one of the most fun games on the Wii U, but it has also been the best-selling too — with over eight million copies sold worldwide...
About The Game
With Nintendo Switch, fans can enjoy the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 anywhere, anytime, even with up to 8 friends in local wireless multiplayer.
All your favourite tracks and characters return from the Wii U version, plus all DLC tracks and characters, and new characters join the roster, too: Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.! Plus, battle Mode has been revamped and includes Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast, with all-new courses such as Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, and returning ones like (GCN) Luigi's Mansion and (SNES) Battle Course 1. Players can now carry two items at a time, including new items returning from previous Mario Kart games such as Boo, the item-stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode. Players can even choose to use a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids, even at 200cc. Play in TV mode in up to 1080p.





















































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its going to be a port
MK 8.5 ... I'll still buy it.
They seemed to fix that microstutter crap
@Cooligan well at least it's technically getting remastered so it will look and run better and there might new features to
I don't mind that it's only MK8 with new characters, battle mode, and double items. MK8 is hands down the best in the series and I'm glad it's being ported to the Switch in 1080p!
Until late April, I'll continue playing MK8 on the Wii U! See you at the starting line! Either on Wii U or Switch on April 28!
Looks just fantastic and definitely worth buying again!
I loved Mario kart 8 with the DLC 1&2 on the wii u I can not wait to play it on the Nintendo switch.
I will just stick with the Wii U version of MK8 with the DLC packs and free online play, and plus I won't pay full price for MK8D just for stuff that nintendo should have patched into the Wii U to start with.
Can't wait for this one
I hope it gets DLC of its own beyond the Wii U DLC.
Will get if price goes down because I have the Wii U one
My WiiU is stored away now I've got my Switch making this a must buy. Hopefully there will be more DLC incoming too.
The only reason I ever buy the Mario Kart games is Battle Mode's survival mode. This is a deal breaker for me. How hard is to actually have this option? Why must they take away things that worked in the past?
Having a hard time splitting a single Joy con for two players
Great game, but I might never be able to drift as good as some so I will just hope for many red and blue shells to cause chaos.
I haven't got the Wii U DLC so I might as well just buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for a whole new experience.
This is a game I loved because the graphics are good the battle and racing mode are fun, I heard the game is basically Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U but can't tell personally because I never owned a Wii U but I know for certain that this is a very good game and one of the best titles currently available on the Nintendo switch so I highly recommend it!
Best Mario Kart ever!
And my girlfriend likes it too. Its so reassuring when your girlfriend plays some videogames with you.
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best racing game on the switch, period
Great game even though I primarily play it on the switch lite. The courses are beautiful and interesting and the game play is fast paced and fun.
Mario Kart 8 attempts to restore the series to glory after the less-than-epic but still popular entries for the Wii & 3DS. While it does smooth the roughest gameplay elements of its immediate predecessors, Mario Kart 8 attempts to make up for the series's other recent shortcomings with gaudiness and a huge number of cart customization options and tracks. Mario Kart 8 is easily the best entry in the series in more than 15 years, but while it's a competent & carefully crafted game it still lacks that certain combination of skill and focused mayhem that early entries in the series created so well.
Score: 8/10
Mario kart is awesome on the switch regardless which version u tried what u expected from classic Mario kart u have switch levels 3ds and ds gba n64 SNES race tracks online play more features than before it’s retro as ever but everytime it renevents itself on every console Plus its Mario so it’s one Nintendo money maker games also includes all the retro classics u might think weren’t on switch actually are so money well spent look at it this way PlayStation 5 or x box costs more but u can find everything on Nintendo also has classics retro been around longer than PlayStation or x box so plus you have 2 ways of play modes which. U don’t get on either PS5 or Xbox so bare that in mind and it costs u more for online play plus Xbox PlayStation are not capabilities every time new console releases plus there’s big price comparison to it all so let’s not have biased opinion on Nintendo and there games look search don’t judge console by its cover if u never played it or it’s games
@Fandabidozi its here
Blue shells are going to be the death of me.
It annoys me how they called it 'deluxe' when only a handful of cruddy characters were thrown in!
this game is so fun👌
I really don't care for MK8. The car physics are just not that great. Feels like I'm just gliding through the course. The AI is not that competitive. I'm constantly getting hit but keep getting 1st place without even trying. Graphics look great but that's about it. I have tried this game a few times but just bored while playing. Double Dash is still my favorite Mario Kart game.
Must-have Nintendo game, one of the best i've played so far
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