Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 2.0.0), first Booster Course Pass DLC live

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has just been given a new update, with the game receiving version 2.0.0. As expected, players can access the first wave of the Booster Course Pass DLC once it’s installed.

Note that when attempting to start up the tracks, you may receive a message stating that players can race in the new cups by purchasing the Booster Course Pass or signing up for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. This notice is expected to go away shortly and the content should be available for everyone soon.

The following tracks can be accessed now with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 2.0.0 update:

Golden Dash Cup

・ Paris Promenade (Mario Kart Tour)
・ Toad Circuit (Nintendo 3DS)
・ Choco Mountain (Nintendo 64)
・ Coconut Mall (Wii)

Lucky Cat Cup

・ Tokyo Blur (Mario Kart Tour)
・ Shroom Ridge (Nintendo DS)
・ Sky Garden (Game Boy Advance)
・ Ninja Hideaway (Mario Kart Tour)

There are still many more tracks to come for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Eventually, the Booster Course Pass DLC will be comprised of 48 courses. Seven more waves will be released for the racer by the end of 2023.

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC can be purchased for $24.99. If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member, the content can be accessed for free.

You can find Nintendo’s official FAQ for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass here. We also have a guide that will be updated with the announcement and release of each wave here.