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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 2.2.1

Another update is here for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with the game moving up to version 2.2.1. We also have the official patch notes from Nintendo.

This isn’t quite major as only two specific issues have been addressed. The first one deals with Berlin Byways getting choppy when playing online. With the second, Lakitu wouldn’t put players in the correct spot after falling off of course in London Loop, but this has now been addressed. Based on what Nintendo has said, that’s all there is here.

The official patch notes for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 2.2.1 update are as follows:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe recently received its latest wave of DLC from the Booster Course Pass, so now’s a great time to think about the best character and kart builds for those looking to get into the nitty gritty of things.

If you’ve played Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online, you’ve likely come across a lot of players using Waluigi with the Wild Wiggler, Rollers, and Paper Glider. Although part of the reason for this might be the humorous contrast of watching Waluigi ride on a caterpillar, the main factor behind this build’s ubiquity is that it is one of the most optimal character and kart combinations in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This naturally leads into the question of why this build is so good, and if there are other builds in the game that might be able to compete with it. This guide will aim to answer both of those questions, first by explaining some of the hidden mechanics that make certain builds more viable than others, and then by providing examples of some of the more competitive builds Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has to offer.

Nintendo has now shared the official patch notes for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 2.2.0 update.

Naturally, the biggest element here is support for the game’s third wave of Booster Course Pass DLC. That’s not all to it, however. As we reported earlier today, a Custom Items feature has been added. Nintendo has also implemented some other adjustments and fixes.

The full patch notes for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 2.2.0 update are as follows:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass comparison wave 3

The Booster Course Pass Wave 3 DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has now been released, and we now have a graphics comparison video. GameXplain put together footage showing how the old courses compare to their brand new counterparts.

Booster Course Pass Wave 3 brings along two more cups. With the Rock Cup, we have London Loop (Tour), Boo Lake (GBA), Rock Rock Mountain (3DS), and Maple Treeway (Wii). The Moon Cup contains Berlin Byways (Tour), Peach Gardens (DS), Merry Mountain (Tour), and Rainbow Road (3DS).

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Custom Items

Starting today, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players can access a brand new Custom Items feature. This has been made available as part of the just-released version 2.2.0 update.

With the feature, it’s now possible to choose which items appear in offline VS Races and certain online modes. You can have everything on, off, or only certain things on. If you’re interested in racing without the Blue Shell but keeping all other items for instance, that’s now something you can do. Players can even allocate specific items to each team in Team Races and Battles.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 2.2.0

Original: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has just received a new update, and the game is now at version 2.2.0. Nintendo has yet to share the patch notes, but we’ll share them when available.

The highlight for today is the previously-announced third wave of tracks for the game’s Booster Course Pass. Two cups have been added with four tracks each. The Rock Cup contains London Loop (Tour), Boo Lake (GBA), Rock Rock Mountain (3DS), and Maple Treeway (Wii) while the Moon Cup is comprised of Berlin Byways (Tour), Peach Gardens (DS), Merry Mountain (Tour), and Rainbow Road (3DS).

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 3 gameplay

Nintendo finally shared more information about the Booster Course Pass Wave 3 for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe today, and we now have new gameplay via the Japanese website.

Eight more tracks will be added to the game next month. With the Rock Cup, we’ll be seeing London Loop (Tour), Boo Lake (GBA), Rock Rock Mountain (3DS), and Maple Treeway (Wii). The Moon Cup is highlighted by Berlin Byways (Tour), Peach Gardens (DS), Merry Mountain (Tour), and Rainbow Road (3DS).

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 release date

Nintendo has set a release date for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3. All players will be able to access the latest tracks on December 7, the company just announced.

The following tracks will be included:

Mario Strikers Kart Switch My Way

Two more commercials have been published as part of Nintendo’s “Switch My Way” advert series. This time around, it’s Mario Strikers: Battle League and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that get the focus.

Both are both adverts:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass wave 3 screenshot

A new set of screenshots have come in for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass wave 3. Merry Mountain from Mario Kart Tour and Peach Gardens from Mario Kart DS were confirmed for the new DLC today.

Here’s the full set of screenshots:


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