Mario Kart 8: more details about the DLC and update
Earlier this morning, Nintendo of Europe sent a PR about the upcoming DLC and Software update for Mario Kart 8, which will be both released next week (on April 23rd).
First, here’s the full contents of the DLC (sold 7£ / 8€ separately, or 11£ / 12€ fo the DLC 1 + 2 pack):
Characters
– Villager
– Isabelle
– Dry Bowser
Vehicles
– Bone Rattler (Bike)
– City Tripper (Bike)
– Streetle (Kart)
– P-Wing (Kart)
Circuits
– Animal Crossing: A special Animal Crossing inspired course that changes season – spring, summer, autumn, winter – each time you race.
– Big Blue: A remastered version of Big Blue from the F-ZERO series.
– Super Bell Subway: Navigate an underground subway, and watch out for oncoming trains to reach the finish line.
– Wild Woods: Drive up and down a giant tree inhabited by Toads and Shy Guys and experience a mysterious landscape.
– Baby Park (GCN): High-definition remake of a course featured in Mario Kart: Double Dash! – prepare for a chaotic course comprising 7 laps.
– Cheese Land (GBA): High-definition remake of a course featured in Mario Kart: Super Circuit – full of cheese-themed obstacles and even a hungry giant Chain Chomp.
– Koopa City (3DS): High-definition remake of a course featured in Mario Kart 7 – drive through the pouring rain at night in a city controlled by Bowser, and decked out in dazzling neon lights.
– Ribbon Road (GBA): High-definition remake of a course featured in Mario Kart: Super Circuit – set in a miniaturised world packed with ribbons and toys.
As for the updates, the full changelog was posted this morning, via 4Gamer.net:
– update required to download the second DLC pack
– 9 new Mii suits added: Wario, Pac-Man, Olimar, Bowser, Sonic, Toad, Villager, Rosalina and Mega Man (requires the corresponding amiibo)
– 200cc class added, may need to be unlocked (Grand Prix: 150cc completed)
– added sparks effect when breaking in 200cc class
– added breaking on the Wii Remote by pressing the B, 1 and 2 buttons at the same time
– added ability to add CPU players for Online custom rules, but only human players will be counted for scoring
– press – to display the map on the TV screen with the Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wii Remote + Nunchuk
– on the Animal Crossing circuit, seasons are not random when you play Time Attack (only Summer)
– 10 new stamps for Miiverse
– various bug fixes
The second DLC for Mario Kart 8, as well as the new Software update, will both be released on April 23rd, worldwide. Click here for screenshots!
Source: Nintendo PR
