Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Overview

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

Developed by

Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development

Published by

Nintendo

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen

Player perspectives

Third person

Themes

Action, Fantasy, Kids, Party

Franchises

Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, F-Zero, Excite, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Splatoon, Wario

Series

Mario Kart

Game engine

Autodesk Beast

Release dates

• Nintendo Switch: Apr 28, 2017
• Nintendo Switch 2: Sep 1, 2026