Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive kart racing experience on Nintendo Switch, featuring the largest roster and track selection in the series. It includes 96 tracks, expandable with the Booster Course Pass to 144, and over 40 characters like Mario, Luigi, and more. Players can race across creative tracks with anti-gravity, underwater paths, and gliding sections. Enjoy local split-screen for up to 4 players, LAN play, or online races with up to 12 competitors worldwide.
Key Features- Official Nintendo Switch kart racing game from Nintendo
- Massive roster of 40+ playable Mario universe characters
- 96 base tracks plus 48 Booster Pass tracks for continued replay value
- Anti-gravity, underwater, and gliding racing mechanics
- Local split-screen multiplayer for up to 4 players on one console
- LAN wireless multiplayer for up to 8 players across linked consoles
- Online multiplayer for up to 12 racers with global rankings
- Five battle modes: Balloon Battle, Bob-omb Blast, Coin Runners, Shine Thief, Renegade Roundup
- Eight dedicated battle arenas with varied layouts
- Smart steering and assisted driving modes for younger players
- Supports Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED
- Compatible with Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Platform: Nintendo Switch / Switch Lite / Switch OLED
- Genre: Kart Racing
- Region: Region 1 (Multi-Region Compatible)
- Players (Local): 1 – 4 Split-Screen / Up to 8 LAN
- Players (Online): Up to 12 Racers
- Tracks: 96 Base + 48 Booster Pass
- Characters: 40+ Playable Characters
- Controller: Joy-Con / Switch Pro Controller
- Product Type: Nintendo Switch Game
- Delivers the largest Mario Kart experience to date
- Supports casual family play and competitive online ranked races
- Offers near-infinite replay through track combinations and items
- Works seamlessly across TV, handheld, and tabletop modes
- Provides accessibility features for new and younger players
- Encourages local party play through split-screen and LAN modes
- Delivers constant fresh content through Booster Course Pass updates
- Works with all Switch controllers and play styles
- Families gathering for casual racing
- Competitive online racing enthusiasts
- Local parties with split-screen multiplayer
- Players seeking expanded content via Booster Course Pass
- Gifts for Mario and racing fans in the Gulf