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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Set

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.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Diddy Kong

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.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe balance changes 2.4.0

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.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 2.4.0

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.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 gameplay

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.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 release date

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.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5

Today’s Nintendo Direct wouldn’t have been complete without some news about the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, and we did get an update about the Wave 5 DLC. It will be available this summer.

Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek will be included as new characters. There’ll also be the new Squeaky Clean Sprint course.

My Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reward

A new physical My Nintendo reward has just been added which is based on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Starting today, members in North America can get their hands on a vinyl sticker sheet. Nintendo says the stickers can be used to decorate a laptop, windows, and more.

You can grab the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe vinyl sticker sheet from My Nintendo here. This one will set you back 300 Platinum Points. Also, as always, physical rewards include a shipping charge.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe balance changes adjustments

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe introduced some balance changes for version 2.3.0, and we now have details as to what’s different. Information was compiled by the Mario Kart Blog and shared by Reddit user Meester_Tweester.

Nintendo’s patch notes said that version 2.3.0 “improved the performance of some characters and vehicle customizations.” However, it turns out that things go deeper than that.

Wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass was just released, so Sam and I got together to do a tier list to see if the new tracks stand up to scrutiny.

The Wave 4 DLC included two cups – the Fruit Cup and Boomerang Cup. The former featured four tracks: Amsterdam Drift from Mario Kart Tour, Riverside Park from Mario Kart Super Circuit, DK Summit from Mario Kart Wii, and the brand new course, Yoshi’s Island. The Boomerang Cup also includes four tracks: Bangkok Rush from Mario Kart Tour, Waluigi Stadium from Mario Kart Double Dash, Mario Circuit from Mario Kart DS, and Singapore Speedway from Mario Kart Tour. Birdo returned alongside the new cups, the first roster addition we’ve seen from the Booster Course Pass.


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