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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 Switch eShop
- 9th Mar 2023 (UK/EU)
- 9th Mar 2023 (NA)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 Switch eShop
- 7th Dec 2022 (JPN)
- 7th Dec 2022 (UK/EU)
- 7th Dec 2022 (NA)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Switch eShop
- 4th Aug 2022 (UK/EU)
- 4th Aug 2022 (NA)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 Switch eShop
- 18th Mar 2022 (UK/EU)
- 18th Mar 2022 (NA)
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Guide How To Set Up A 96 Track Race In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Fancy a marathon session? Here's how to get it going
The ability to play a 96 track race is an option introduced in update 4.0.0 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The patch - which added support for various Switch 2-specific features, including clearer visuals, reduced loading times and support for up to eight players beyond the standard four - also added a...
Guide Mario Kart World: All Question (?) Panel Locations
Where to find every ? Panel in every course in Mario Kart World
The Question mark — one of the great piece of punctuation, but in Mario's world, it often means secrets and rewards. Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode is home to multiple ? Panels, all of which are tucked away in the game's many courses. In this guide, we'll be showing you where to...
Guide Mario Kart World: All Peach Medallions & Locations
Our hub for all the Peach Medallions in Mario Kart World's Free Roam
Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode has a lot to offer in the form of collectibles, with Peach Medallions being the most difficult of the lot. These coins are well hidden and require a lot of skill to gather so we're here to help! Like P Switches and ? Panels, Peach Medallions are...
Guide Mario Kart World: All P Switch Locations
Our hub for every P Switch in Mario Kart World, by region
P Switches are one of the many collectables in Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode, giving you a bite-sized challenge to break up all that driving. What's more, the open world is rammed with them, so you might want a hand tracking each one down. In the following guide, we're doing just that...
Guide Mario Kart World Guide - All Courses, Cups, Missions, Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Your ultimate Mario Kart World resource
It's finally time — Mario Kart World is here, along with the Nintendo Switch 2, so that means you'll need some fuel to keep the engines running. That's why we're here with Nintendo Life's ultimate Mario Kart World Guide. In this guide, we'll be covering all of the tips and tricks you need to get yourself...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Play Classic 3-Lap Races
Back to the good ol' days?
Big changes have made their way into Mario Kart World, with one of the biggest being the most unexpected. Courses in Mario Kart have never felt more different. That's because of the open-world nature of the game, meaning courses are connected to each other. And in all game modes, this is the default racing method — race...
Every coastal region P Switch and Peach Medallion in Mario Kart World
The eastern 'Coastal Region' is packed with collectibles in Mario Kart World, and we're here to show you every one of 'em we've found so far. From Italian-inspired streets to the pirate ship wreckage far out to sea, this coastal area has something for everyone. We hope you packed...
Every coin and switch in the Jungle Safari area of Mario Kart World
Mario Kart World's 'Jungle Safari Region' is home to some of the loveliest circuits in the game — Faraway Oasis, Dino Dino Jungle and Great ? Block Ruins — and it's also jam-packed with P Switch missions and Peach Medallions. So it's time for some jungle cruisin' to get them...
Guide Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Does World make the podium?
Back when Nintendo announced the very first Mario Kart game in the early '90s, there were some in the industry who proclaimed it as a sign that the veteran firm had finally lost its marbles. Sure, Mario had appeared in other games, but his forte was 2D platformers – he had no place on the racing track, and Super Mario...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'South Sea' Collectibles - Crown City, DK Spaceport, Koopa Troopa Beach
Where to find the Peach Medallions and P Switches in the southern ocean
If you're after P Switches and Peach Medallions in and around Crown City, DK Spaceport and Koopa Troopa Beach, you've come to the right place. It's time to head to the South Sea Region, the very bottom of the Free Roam map in Mario Kart World. You'll be surfing around and city...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Fall Region' Collectibles - Cheep Cheep Falls, Dandelion Depths
All of Mario Kart World's P Switches and Peach Medallions in the autumnal region
We're off to one of Mario Kart World's smaller regions for this selection of collectibles; Cheep Cheep Falls and Dandelion Depths make up a beautiful, seasonal transitional drive which we're labelling the Fall Region, full of crisp leaves, beautiful waters, and Asian...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Forest' Collectibles - Acorn Heights, Boo Cinema, Mario Circuit
All P Switches and Peach Medallions in the Forest region of Mario Kart World
We're going deep into the woods in Mario Kart World; home to an elective mix of courses, towering trees, beautiful brookes, and a... movie theatre? Okay, sure, we'll take it. But maybe not the poisonous swamp surrounding it... If you're looking for collectibles surrounding...
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Latest Mario Kart News & Features
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Following a free Switch 2 update last month
After a surprise update in September, Nintendo has today rolled out Version 4.0.1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This update, as you might have already worked out, is a lot less exciting. It basically addresses some issues with multiple fixes. If anything else significant about this latest update is discovered,...
News Nintendo Has Now Shut Down Mario Kart Tour
"Thank you for playing"
If you weren't already aware, Nintendo has now officially shut down its free-to-play mobile game Mario Kart Tour. Upon booting up the game, you'll be presented with a notice confirming the service has ended and a message thanking you for playing. Nintendo has also released a "final Mario Kart Tour report" on social media,...
Opinion I Played Mario Kart Tour Every Day For Seven Years, And What Am I Left With?
Chequered flag
On 24th September 2019, Nintendo launched Mario Kart Tour for mobile devices. This was Mario’s second outing in mobile gaming, following 2016’s Super Mario Run, which had an impressive initial reception but seemingly failed to generate much revenue (compared with other big mobile games, including Nintendo’s own Fire Emblem...
News Mario Kart Tour Announces Final Anniversary Tour Ahead Of Shutdown
The mobile game service ends this month
A few months ago, Nintendo announced its free-to-play mobile title Mario Kart Tour would be ending its racing days on 30th September 2026. As we approach the final lap, Nintendo is now celebrating the game with a final Anniversary Tour. You can see the official trailer in the video above. Nintendo: "The...
News Nintendo's Latest System Firmware Update Resolves Switch Vulnerability
"Please update your console"
Nintendo released a major system firmware update yesterday, and while most of the focus is on the Switch 2 adding support for VRR in docked mode, the Switch also got a patch. Tacked on to the end of the official patch notes for the latest Switch update (Version 23.0.0) is a notice about a vulnerability fix. This...
News Mario Kart World Goes Retro In New Free Update, Launching Today
Super!
Yes, you read that right, Mario Kart World is finally getting a free content update. What's more, it's arriving today! This new update sees the return of 10 classic Super Mario Kart circuits on the overworld. These are complete with the flat ? blocks that you remember from the SNES. These circuits can all be played as standalone races in VS...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.0 Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Includes "sharper visuals" and more!
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised Mario Kart fans with a free Switch 2 update for the Switch game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Apart from the ability to race with up to eight participants in local split-screen, there's also CameraPlay support, as well as resolution and load time improvements. YouTube channel...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Looks Gorgeous (And So Silly) On Switch 2
8-player split-screen? C'mon
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just recently joined Pikmin 3 Deluxe in receiving a rather tantalising free update to make it look much better when played on the Switch 2. If you're curious to see just how much an improvement you can expect, our lovely video producer Alex has booted it up and provided some direct gameplay. Not only...
Guide How To Set Up A 96 Track Race In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Fancy a marathon session? Here's how to get it going
The ability to play a 96 track race is an option introduced in update 4.0.0 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The patch - which added support for various Switch 2-specific features, including clearer visuals, reduced loading times and support for up to eight players beyond the standard four - also added a...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A free Switch 2 update is now available
It seems Nintendo isn't done with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just yet! The new patch today, bumping the title up to Version 4.0.0, includes a free Switch 2 update. This includes support for the Switch 2's display, reduces load times, adds support for 5-8 players in multiplayer, and adds CameraPlay support. Here's...
News Uniqlo's Sweet Mario Kart World T-Shirts Are Now Available
Wahoo!
Earlier this Summer, Uniqlo revealed its first Switch 2 clothing range by lifting the lid on a Mario Kart World collection. It was only announced for Japan at the time, but surprise, it has arrived in Europe today and is coming to North America "soon". The Japanese clothing brand is no stranger to a Nintendo collab, having previously...
News Mario Kart Tour Service Officially Ends This September
Permanent pit stop
Nintendo has announced that the mobile app Mario Kart Tour is officially coming to an end later this year, with online service closing on 30th September at 7am BST / 8am CET / 2am ET / 11pm PT (29th). Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which shut up shop back in 2024 only to be replaced by a paid offline vers
News Nintendo Music Updated With More Mario Kart World 'Free Roam' Songs
Here's every song included
The Mario Kart World soundtrack was added to Nintendo Music at the beginning of June, and since then, Nintendo has released multiple "Free Roam" song updates for it. The latest batch has now been made available, and this update adds songs based on Super Mario World, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins...
PSA New Knockout Tour Rallies Are Now Available In Mario Kart World
With more to come!
Mario Kart World was updated to ver. 1.7.0 last night. We covered the full patch notes earlier, but we think it's worth highlighting the main feature for those who haven't caught up yet: Nintendo's added new Knockout Tour Rallies! As showcased in the above trailer, both the Drill Rally and the Boomerang Rally are now available in...
Opinion Mario Kart World Deserves Its Flowers, So Let's Stop Comparing It To MK8 Deluxe
I'm a Fire Flower, twisted Fire Flower
Sometimes, when I wind the window down in my car, I think about Mario Kart World. I’m sitting alone in the driver’s seat, radio playing some mid-2000s indie or alt-rock, a breeze blowing through my hair. It might be a quiet morning, the traffic light but the sun bright and warm. I could be admiring the...
News More Nintendo LEGO Sets Are Being Retired Soon
Including Mario, Mario Kart and Animal Crossing sets
Following the news LEGO would be retiring its first Legend of Zelda set earlier this week, it's now been discovered some other Nintendo sets will be discontinued. According to the Lego website's "last change to buy page", sets from the Super Mario, Mario Kart and
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.6.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
This small update is available now
At the end of last month, Nintendo released a major update for its Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World - adding Bob-omb Blast to the game's Battle mode. It also included various adjustments and fixes. Now, in a new update today, the Mario Kart team has released a smaller upda
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.6.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bob-omb Blast returns and much more!
Earlier this month, we covered a story about Nintendo teasing a new update for the Battle mode in Mario Kart World. As part of the game's latest update today, bumping the title up to Version 1.6.0, Bob-omb Blast has been added. You'll be able to have 10 Bob-ombs on hand at once, and the distance these items can...
News 18+ Lego Mario Kart Set Starring Luigi Is Now Available For Pre-Order
Wahoooo!
Okay, so the MAR10 Day floodgates have started to open now. A new Luigi-themed Lego set is now available for pre-order on the official store as Nintendo and Lego lift the lid following a brief tease earlier this year. Mario Kart - Luigi & Mach 8 is priced at £159.99 and is designed to go alongside the existing set starring Mario himself...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.5.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download this update on Switch 2 today
Nintendo has released the first update for Mario Kart World this year, and it bumps the latest racing entry up to Version 1.5.0. This update makes some general changes and also addresses multiple issues. This includes Team Races in Knockout Tour and the addition of Polish language support. Here's the full...
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