Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 3.0.0 balance changes uncovered

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brought along its version 3.0.0 update this week with Wave 6 of the Booster Course DLC, and while Nintendo’s patch notes covered some other aspects we weren’t originally expecting, balance changes have been discovered. Fans have gotten to work to see what changed with vehicles. We also have tidbits about new characters Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette.

Mario Kart Blog was the first to post about the balance changes. Meester_Tweester then compiled everything into a readable format for English fans.

Here’s the full rundown of balance changes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 3.0.0:

Balance changes:

• Streetle, Landship, Pipe Frame, Varmint, City Tripper, Comet, and W 25 Silver Arrow have had their Invincibility statistic increased by a value of 0.25 (1 point).
• Standard Bike and Flame Rider have had their Invincibility statistic increased by a value of 0.50 (2 points).
• Wild Wiggler has had its Invincibility statistic increased by a value of 0.75 (3 points).
• Mach 8 and Sports Coupe have had their Invincibility statistic decreased by a value of 0.25 (1 point).
• Teddy Buggy and Inkstriker have had their Invincibility statistic decreased by a value of 0.50 (2 points).
• Every tire except for Roller, Azure Roller, Off-Road, and Retro Off-Road has had their Invincibility increased by a value of 0.25 (1 point).

New characters:

• Diddy Kong shares statistics with Cat Peach, Inkling Girl, and Villager (Female), and uses medium vehicle size.
• Funky Kong shares statistics with Wario, Dry Bowser, and Heavy Mii, and uses large vehicle size.
• Pauline shares statistics with Rosalina, King Boo, and Link, and uses large vehicle size.
• Peachette shares statistics with Peach, Daisy, Birdo, and Yoshi, and uses medium vehicle size.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.