At the Japanese Nintendo Direct this morning, Nintendo revealed a new physical edition for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that includes the Booster Course Pass DLC. This Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle is exclusive to Japan for now, as this was not announced at the North American Nintendo Direct. This physical edition will be available on October 6, 2023.
As of now, you can buy the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game physically or digitally, but the DLC is only able to be purchased digitally. It is unclear if there is a code inside the box or if the DLC is included on the cartridge. Additionally, it has not been confirmed if this edition of the game will make its way over to the West.
Alongside this news, a sneak peek at Wave 6 of the Booster Course Pass DLC was shared today. New characters include Funky Kong, Diddy Kong, Peachette, and Pauline. The only track showcased today was Daisy Circuit. Check out the new trailer below:
About Mario Kart 8
You can learn more about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe below, via Nintendo:
Burn rubber across Mushroom Kingdom raceways—underwater, in the sky, upside-down in zero-g, and past the finish—for the win! Get revved up for local multiplayer*, online** in-game tournaments, a revamped battle mode, and more!
Stay fresh in the Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe game by playing as guest characters Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy! You can use their Splatoon inspired karts on their battle mode stage, Urchin Underpass. There are also returning items, like Boo, the item-stealing ghost, and the Feather, used exclusively in battle mode. Veterans rejoice—you can hold two items at once! Prove you’re the world’s best racer and battler in online tournaments, or simply race and battle friends online. With many control options and handheld mode, there’s always a way to play on the Nintendo Switch™ system!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Waves 1-5 of the Booster Course Pass DLC are available now.
