Guide: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC release dates, tracks
Posted on November 5, 2023 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Guides, Switch
Five years after launch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe got new content with its Booster Course Pass DLC, and we’ve put together a guide that covers all release dates and tracks.
Nintendo has opted to focus on remastering previous tracks. Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash, Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 7, and Mario Kart Tour should all have representation.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC release dates
Wave 1 DLC
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is set to release in a few separate rounds. Nintendo has confirmed that the first wave will drop on March 18, 2022.
Wave 2 DLC
The second wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass will be available on August 4, 2022.
Wave 3 DLC
Nintendo has announced that wave 3 will drop on December 7, 2022.
Wave 4 DLC
The fourth wave will arrive on March 9, 2023.
Wave 5 DLC
The fifth wave will release on July 12, 2023.
Wave 6 DLC
Nintendo will drop the final wave of DLC on November 9, 2023.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass tracks
Each wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC contains two cups with four tracks each. We have the full lineup from the official announcements below.
Wave 1, Golden Dash Cup
The following tracks are in the Golden Dash Cup:
- Paris Promenade (Tour)
- Toad Circuit (3DS)
- Choco Mountain (N64)
- Coconut Mall (Wii)
Wave 1, Lucky Cat Cup
The following tracks are in the Lucky Cat Cup:
- Tokyo Blur (Tour)
- Shroom Ridge (DS)
- Sky Garden (GBA)
- Ninja Hideaway (Tour)
Wave 2, Turnip Cup
The following tracks are in the Turnip Cup:
- New York Minute (Tour)
- Mario Circuit 3 (SNES)
- Kalimari Desert (N64)
- Waluigi Pinball (DS)
Wave 2, Propeller Cup
The following tracks are in the Propeller Cup:
- Sydney Sprint (Tour)
- Snow Land (GBA)
- Mushroom Gorge (Wii)
- Sky-High Sundae (new, added to Tour later)
Wave 3, Rock Cup
The following tracks are in the Rock Cup:
- London Loop (Tour)
- Boo Lake (GBA)
- Rock Rock Mountain (3DS)
- Maple Treeway (Wii)
Wave 3, Moon Cup
The following tracks are in the Moon Cup:
- Berlin Byways (Tour)
- Peach Gardens (DS)
- Merry Mountain (Tour)
- Rainbow Road (3DS)
Wave 4, Fruit Cup
The following tracks are in the Fruit Cup:
- Amsterdam Drift (Tour)
- Riverside Park (GBA)
- DK Summit (Wii)
- Yoshi’s Island (new)
Wave 4, Boomerang Cup
The following tracks are in the Boomerang Cup:
- Bangkok Rush (Tour)
- Mario Circuit (DS)
- Waluigi Stadium (GameCube)
- Singapore Speedway (Tour)
Note: This wave also adds Birdo as a returning characters. Other characters are included in future waves.
Wave 5, Cherry Cup
The following tracks are in the Cherry Cup:
- Los Angeles Laps (Tour)
- Sunset Wilds (GBA),
- Koopa Cape (Wii)
- Vancouver Velocity (Tour)
Wave 5, Feather Cup
The following tracks are in the Feather Cup:
- Daisy Cruiser (GameCube)
- Moonview Highway (Wii)
- Athens Dash (Tour)
- Squeaky Clean Sprint (new)
Note: This wave also features Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek as new characters.
Wave 6, Acorn Cup
The following tracks are in the Acorn Cup:
- Rome Avanti (Tour)
- DK Mountain (GameCube)
- Daisy Circuit (Wii)
- Piranha Plant Cove
Wave 6, Spiny Cup
The following tracks are in the Spiny Cup:
- Madrid Drive (Tour)
- Rosalina’s Ice World (3DS)
- Bowser Castle 3 (SNES)
- Rainbow Road (Wii)
Note: This wave also includes Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette as new playable characters.
Further information and trailers can be found for wave 1 here, wave 2 here, wave 3 here, wave 4 here, wave 5 here, and wave 6 here.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC pricing
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC is being sold for $24.99. If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass member, you’ll be able to access all of the new content at no extra cost. An individual membership costs $49.99 while a Family Membership is $79.99 per year.
Nintendo has also confirmed that the tracks can be played locally or online without a purchase – we have more information about that here. We also recommend checking out an official, extensive FAQ here.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is currently available on Switch, and you can find our review of the game here. Amazon has physical copies that can be ordered here.
