Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is about to roll out its final bundle of Booster Course Pass tracks and racers, and this is a particularly meaty one. Wave 6 offers a number of fan-favorite tracks, including the Wii version of Rainbow Road, Double-Dash’s Donkey Kong Mountain, and more. Players can also look forward to four additional characters (Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette), a whack of new Mii costumes, a music sound test, and more. Check out the trailer for Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass Wave 6, below.
If this is the last major update for Mario Kart 8 (and it’s likely it is) it seems like the game is ending its near decade of support on a solid note. Here’s a bit more detail on the new courses included in Wave 6…
Acorn Cup
- Rome Avanti (Tour) – Ciao! Zip around the Eternal City and navigate historic landmarks as you dash beneath the moonlight in this city course from Mario Kart Tour.
- DK Mountain (GCN) – There’s a rumble in the jungle! Keep your cool as you wind up and down a volcano, dodge falling boulders and speed over swaying bridges in this wild raceway.
- Daisy Circuit (Wii) – Take the scenic route through a seaside resort at sunset and loop around Princess Daisy and Luigi fountains in this idyllic course originating from Mario Kart Wii, but don’t stop to smell the flowers for too long!
- Piranha Plant Cove (Tour) – Ride among the reefs and ruins as you discover what lies beneath the waves in an underwater race filled with twists, turns, Thwomps and other obstacles!
Spiny Cup
- Madrid Drive (Tour) – Take to the streets of Spain in this lively city course inspired by Madrid. Hit the gas but watch out for any pesky soccer balls on the field that may come between you and your goal!
- Rosalina’s Ice World (3DS) – Bundle up for an icy excursion and try not to slip up as you weave through icicles, snowy caves and frigid waters in a course that draws inspiration from the Super Mario Galaxy game!
- Bowser Castle 3 (SNES) – Want to prove who really rules the road? Crank up the heat as you drive, drift and glide over pools of lava in Bowser’s signature castle from the Super Mario Kart game.
- Rainbow Road (Wii) – Race through space and soar among the stars on a twisty, prismatic path. This colorful and dynamic course is known for removing the guardrails, so make sure you stay on track!
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass costs $25, or is available for “free” for anybody who has a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can be played on Nintendo Switch. Booster Course Pass Wave 6 will launch on November 6.
