The Wave 5 DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is set to be released on July 12, despite the game being over six years old. Despite its age, the game remains incredibly popular among Nintendo fans.
Originally released in 2014, Nintendo later launched an improved version of Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch in 2017, shortly after the console's release. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe included the original game along with additional content such as new characters, tracks, modes, and an upgraded Battle Mode. The game went on to become the best-selling title on the Nintendo Switch and one of the most highly acclaimed games by Nintendo, according to Metacritic.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 Tracks
New trailer for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reveals the arrival of Wave 5 DLC for the Booster Course Pack on July 12. In the June Direct, Nintendo announced the addition of new characters, Wiggler, Kamek, and Petey Piranha, to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The latest trailer showcases the exciting tracks that will be featured in Wave 5. One of these tracks is the Squeaky Clean Sprint, which was introduced in the June Direct. The other tracks include Athens Dash (from Mario Kart Tour), Daisy Cruiser (from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!), Moonview Highway (from Mario Kart Wii), Los Angeles Lap (from Mario Kart Tour), Sunset Wilds (from Mario Kart Super Circuit), Koopa Cape (from Mario Kart Wii), and Vancouver Velocity (from Mario Kart Tour).Feather Cup
Athens Dash - Mario Kart Tour
Daisy Cruiser - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Moonview Highway - Mario Kart Wii
Squeaky Clean Sprint - New track
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Los Angeles Lap - Mario Kart Tour
Sunset Wilds - Mario Kart Super Circuit
Koopa Cape - Mario Kart Wii
Vancouver Velocity - Mario Kart Tour
The Booster Course Pack is an expansion for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that includes 12 additional cups and 48 extra tracks, increasing the total number of available tracks in the game to 96. Nintendo has planned a total of six downloadable content packs for the game, most of which feature remastered tracks from previous Mario Kart games. Starting from Wave 4, the Booster Course Pack has also introduced new characters to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, including Birdo.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been a highly successful release for the Nintendo Switch, and its popularity could potentially make Mario Kart 9 an even bigger success. While there is no official announcement for the "Switch 2" or Mario Kart 9, rumors and speculation about these new console and game have occasionally surfaced. Regardless, players can still enjoy new content in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.