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.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe getting new Mii Racing Suits, Music Player

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Original (11/1): Nintendo has announced another bonus for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, as new Mii Racing Suits are set to be added to the game.

16 costumes in total are being added, with a bonus Daisy Racing Suit obtainable by scanning any Daisy amiibo. This is set to roll out on November 9, the same day that the new tracks and characters will be available. Nintendo just unveiled the full lineup of tracks, which you can read more about here.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 gameplay

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We have a little bit of gameplay highlights the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 DLC with footage giving another glimpse at all of the tracks.

Remember that Wii Daisy Circuit, Wii Rainbow Road, Tour Madrid Drive, GCK DK Mountain, Piranha Plant Cove, SNES Bowser Castle 3, Tour Rome Avanti, and 3DS Rosalina’s Ice World are the new tracks. Funky Kong from Mario Kart Wii along with Pauline and Peachette from Mario Kart Tour are planned as new characters. Everything you need to know can be found here.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 out next week, tracks revealed, new trailer

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Nintendo has provided the full rundown on the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6, including the release date and full lineup of tracks.

Wii Daisy Circuit was previously announced in a Nintendo Direct. On top of that, the latest wave includes Wii Rainbow Road, Tour Madrid Drive, GCK DK Mountain, Piranha Plant Cove, SNES Bowser Castle 3, Tour Rome Avanti, and 3DS Rosalina’s Ice World. Also don’t forget that Funky Kong from Mario Kart Wii plus Pauline and Peachette from Mario Kart Tour will be added as new characters.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Set to release at retail

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Nintendo has announced the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Set, which is a new retail release for the game. Fans can pick it up on October 6, 2023.

This is another odd release from Nintendo as it’s not a true physical release. It seems the original Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game is included, but the Booster Course Pass will be a download content. On the bright side, you’ll get a few physical goodies here – namely a set of four pins, set of five art cards (double sided) and set of ten sticker sheets.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 details revealed

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The first details about the sixth wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC were revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct. It will be available this holiday.

Wii Daisy Circuit will be one of the new courses. Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette are among the new playable characters.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe balance changes for version 2.4.0 revealed

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Fans have managed to uncover balance changes made with version 2.4.0 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

The new patch included a number of aspects, including support for the Booster Course Pass Wave 5 DLC. However, Nintendo also indicated that stats were changed for some characters and vehicles.

The Japanese website Mario Kart Blog by 7step has now put together a list of balance changes, and we also have information about new characters Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek. Meester Tweester has since compiled the information in English.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update out now (version 2.4.0), patch notes

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just started distribution of its latest update, version 2.4.0.

The patch is highlighted by the new Booster Course Pass DLC. Eight more tracks across two cups have been added, along with new playable characters – specifically Kamek (Mario Kart Tour), Petey Piranha (Mario Kart Double Dash!!), and Wiggler (Mario Kart 7).

Even if you don’t plan on nabbing the DLC, you’ll want to download the update as some other aspects are included. These include performance improvements of some characters and vehicle customizations, adjusted invincibility time of some characters, lowered appearance rate of Mirror and 200cc races in Worldwide and Regional settings, and more.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 gameplay

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A new round of gameplay has been released showcasing the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 DLC. Nintendo just announced new information, including a release date.

For those that missed the news, a bunch of new tracks are coming next week. The game is adding Los Angeles Laps (Mario Kart Tour), Sunset Wilds (Mario Kart: Super Circuit), Koopa Cape (Mario Kart Wii), Vancouver Velocity (Mario Kart Tour), Daisy Cruiser (Mario Kart: Double-Dash!!), Moonview Highway (Mario Kart Wii), Athens Dash (Mario Kart Tour), and Squeaky Clean Sprint.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 out next week, tracks revealed, new trailer

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Nintendo just shared more information about the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 DLC, including a release date and new tracks. We also have a trailer.

The Cherry Cup will include Los Angeles Laps (Mario Kart Tour), Sunset Wilds (Mario Kart: Super Circuit), Koopa Cape (Mario Kart Wii), and Vancouver Velocity (Mario Kart Tour). The Feather Cup, meanwhile, adds Daisy Cruiser (Mario Kart: Double-Dash!!), Moonview Highway (Mario Kart Wii), Athens Dash (Mario Kart Tour), and the recently-revealed Squeaky Clean Sprint. Each course can be played locally or online.