Discover the endearing characters inhabiting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, sure to melt your heart!
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is a paid DLC expansion for the beloved Nintendo Switch game, adding a significant amount of content to the already popular title. Released starting from February 2022, this DLC is exclusively supported on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and requires ownership of the game on Nintendo Switch.
Details and Requirements
The DLC is sold as a complete pass, with individual DLC packs for single course sessions not available. It is divided into six parts (waves), each containing two cups with eight courses, adding up to 48 new courses by November 2023. This expansion increases the game’s total courses to 96 regular tracks and 104 including Battle Stages, setting a record in the series.
Included Courses
The pass focuses on remasters of popular courses from previous Mario Kart games, such as Wii Coconut Mall, N64 Choco Mountain, and Tour Tokyo Blur. Some new tracks inspired by the Mario Kart Tour mobile game also appear. The famous Rainbow Road track from Mario Kart 8 is highlighted in the DLC with enhanced visuals and electronic rock music, reflecting the futuristic and spectacular atmosphere.
Characters Added
Initially, the DLC added courses only, but starting from Part 4 (later waves), new characters were introduced. The base Mario Kart 8 Deluxe had already included characters like King Boo, Dry Bones, Gold Mario, Bowser Jr., and both male and female Inklings from Splatoon, plus a separate slot for the female Villager. The Booster Course Pass further expands the roster with additional characters, although a full list of all new characters from the DLC has not been emphasized explicitly.
Additional Content in Physical Editions
Some physical retail editions of the Booster Course Pass include collectible items such as pins, art cards, and sticker sheets alongside the download code.
A Few Course Specifics
Moo Moo Meadows, a course from the Mario Kart Wii game, is also included in the DLC. The course is nestled in serene grasslands and dotted with spinning windmills. Racers are advised to avoid cows on the course due to the kart's lack of resistance to them. There are groups of cows wandering the course. Monty Mole is an obstacle on Moo Moo Meadows that can slow down racers with raised dirt trails and by popping up from holes. The exact nature of the mole as an obstacle on the course is not specified.
Access and Requirements
Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are required for online features. Persistent Internet, a compatible smartphone, and a Nintendo Account age 13+ are required to access some online features on the app. Data charges may apply for online features and Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features. The DLC is not available in all countries.
Legal Considerations
The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass is a paid DLC that adds eight characters, 48 courses, and 16 Mii racing suits to the game. Racers with an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership will have access to all of the DLC at no additional cost.
In-game sponsor banners such as 1-Up Fuel and Green Service can be found around the course. The cows on the course look happy.
- The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, a DLC expansion for the Nintendo Switch game, includes remasters of popular courses from previous games such as Wii Coconut Mall and N64 Choco Mountain.
- Some new tracks inspired by the Mario Kart Tour mobile game and the famous Rainbow Road track from Mario Kart 8 are also included in the DLC, with enhanced visuals and electronic rock music.
- Starting from Part 4 of the DLC, new characters are introduced, expanding the roster that already included King Boo, Dry Bones, and the female Villager from the base game.
- Physical retail editions of the Booster Course Pass may include collectible items like pins, art cards, and sticker sheets alongside the download code. However, online access is still required, and the DLC is not available in all countries.
