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'''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''''' is an upcoming racing game for the [[Nintendo Switch]].<ref name="Polygon">Julia Alexander (January 13, 2017). [http://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/2017/1/13/14252936/nintendo-switch-mario-kart-8-deluxe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch confirmed]. ''Polygon''</ref> It is the first enhanced port of the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, being a port of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' from the [[Wii U]]. It has additional features such as several new characters and features more options for Battle Mode. First hinted in the Switch's announcement video in October, the game was formally announced as part of the Nintendo Switch presentation on January 13, 2017.<ref name="Polygon"></ref> Characters can now carry up to two items at once, even if they don't drag the first item, and the game features the return of the [[Item Box#Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|Double Item Box]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. The game also introduces "Smart Steering" for beginners, which makes driving and staying on the track easier.<ref name="MK8 Deluxe details">[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/mario-kart-8-deluxe-switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch]. ''Nintendo''</ref>
'''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''''' is an upcoming racing game for the [[Nintendo Switch]].<ref name="Polygon">Julia Alexander (January 13, 2017). [http://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/2017/1/13/14252936/nintendo-switch-mario-kart-8-deluxe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch confirmed]. ''Polygon''</ref> It is the first enhanced port of the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, being a port of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' from the [[Wii U]]. It has additional features such as several new characters and features more options for Battle Mode. First hinted in the Switch's announcement video in October, the game was formally announced as part of the Nintendo Switch presentation on January 13, 2017.<ref name="Polygon"></ref> Characters can now carry up to two items at once, even if they don't drag the first item, and the game features the return of the [[Item Box#Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|Double Item Box]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. The game also introduces "Smart Steering" for beginners, which makes driving and staying on the track easier.<ref name="MK8 Deluxe details">[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/mario-kart-8-deluxe-switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch]. ''Nintendo''</ref>


The game will feature all of the default and DLC content of ''Mario Kart 8'',<ref name="Polygon" /> with the same 48 racetracks.<ref>Brian (January 15, 2017). [http://nintendoeverything.com/no-new-race-tracks-in-mario-kart-8-deluxe/ No new race tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]. ''Nintendo Everything''. retrieved January 15, 2017.</ref>
The game will feature all of the default and DLC content of ''Mario Kart 8'',<ref name="Polygon" /> with the same 48 courses.<ref>Brian (January 15, 2017). [http://nintendoeverything.com/no-new-race-tracks-in-mario-kart-8-deluxe/ No new race tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]. ''Nintendo Everything''. retrieved January 15, 2017.</ref>


==Battle Mode==
==Battle Mode==
One of the biggest changes made between the port and the original release of ''Mario Kart 8'' is the revamped Battle Mode. Unlike ''Mario Kart'' games before this, each player starts with 5 balloons, as opposed to the normal amount of 3. Another addition to Battle Mode is that the character in the lead now wears a crown, unlike ''Mario Kart 8'' where the crown is displayed only on the HUD in the map. Additionally, players now start out with 0 points instead of ''Mario Kart 8''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s default 3 points, and their balloons do not serve as the remainder 3 points. Returning from ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart 7'' is the ability to respawn after all balloons are popped; this causes the player's total score to halve. A new addition to this mode is the feature to tell exactly which character hit whom, which appears on the bottom of the screen.<ref>Nintendo Treehouse Event (January 13, 2017). [https://youtu.be/qadzCB3CLlI?t=10004 Nintendo Treehouse Live with Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 14, 2017.</ref>
One of the biggest changes made between the port and the original release of ''Mario Kart 8'' is the revamped Battle Mode. Unlike ''Mario Kart'' games before this, each player starts with 5 balloons, as opposed to the normal amount of 3. Another addition to Battle Mode is that the character in the lead now wears a crown, unlike ''Mario Kart 8'' where the crown is displayed only on the HUD map. Additionally, players now start out with 0 points instead of ''Mario Kart 8''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s default 3 points, and their balloons do not serve as the remainder 3 points. Returning from ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart 7'' is the ability to respawn after all balloons are popped; this causes the player's total score to halve. A new addition to this mode is the feature to tell exactly which character hit whom, which appears on the bottom of the screen.<ref>Nintendo Treehouse Event (January 13, 2017). [https://youtu.be/qadzCB3CLlI?t=10004 Nintendo Treehouse Live with Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 14, 2017.</ref>


There will be five different Battle Mode types<ref name="Introduction Trailer">Nintendo UK. (March 10, 2017). [https://youtu.be/jsTRUxzEl9U Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Overview trailer (Nintendo Switch)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref>:
There will be five different Battle Mode types<ref name="Introduction Trailer">Nintendo UK. (March 10, 2017). [https://youtu.be/jsTRUxzEl9U Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Overview trailer (Nintendo Switch)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref>:
* '''Balloon Battle''': The classic mode where players use items to pop opponents' balloons or steal them, in order to score and win.
* '''Balloon Battle''': The classic mode where players use items to pop opponents' balloons or steal them in order to score and win.
* '''Bob-omb Blast''': A returning mode from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', which players use Bob-ombs to score points, and can carry up to 10 Bob-ombs.
* '''Bob-omb Blast''': A returning mode from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', in which players use [[Bob-omb]]s to score points and can carry up to 10 Bob-ombs.
* '''Shine Thief''': Another returning mode from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', players must retrieve a Shine Sprite and keep hold of it until the time runs out, whilst other shineless players use items against whoever has the Shine to force them to drop it
* '''Shine Thief''': Another returning mode from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', players must retrieve a Shine Sprite and keep hold of it until the time runs out, while other shineless players use items against whoever has the Shine to force them to drop it
* '''Coin Runners''': Last seen in ''Mario Kart 7'', this mode has players collecting Coins scattered across the course, in order to have the most by the end of the match.
* '''Coin Runners''': This mode was last seen in ''Mario Kart 7''. Players must collect [[Coin]]s scattered across the course in order to have the most by the end of the match.
* '''Renegade Roundup''': A new mode in which players use Potted Piranha Plants in order to capture one another.
* '''Renegade Roundup''': A new mode in which players use [[Potted Piranha Plant]]s in order to capture one another.


===Battle courses===
===Battle courses===
Eight battle courses will be present in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', all of which were not present in the Wii U version of the game.<ref name="Introduction Trailer"></ref> New Battle Courses include [[Urchin Underpass]],<ref name="Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKlRN2YpxRE&ab_channel=Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer] (January 13, 2017). ''Nintendo''</ref><ref name="Polygon"></ref> a ''[[Inkipedia:Splatoon|Splatoon]]''-themed Battle Course, and [[Battle Stadium]].<ref name="Polygon"></ref> Returning Battle Courses include [[Battle Course 1 (SNES)|<small>SNES</small> Battle Course 1]], [[Luigi's Mansion (battle course)|<small>GCN</small> Luigi's Mansion]], and [[Wuhu Town|<small>3DS</small> Wuhu Town]].  
Eight battle courses will be present in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', none of which were present in the Wii U version of the game.<ref name="Introduction Trailer"></ref> New Battle Courses include [[Urchin Underpass]],<ref name="Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKlRN2YpxRE&ab_channel=Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer] (January 13, 2017). ''Nintendo''</ref><ref name="Polygon"></ref> a ''[[Inkipedia:Splatoon|Splatoon]]''-themed Battle Course, and [[Battle Stadium]].<ref name="Polygon"></ref> Returning Battle Courses include [[Battle Course 1 (SNES)|<small>SNES</small> Battle Course 1]], [[Luigi's Mansion (battle course)|<small>GCN</small> Luigi's Mansion]], and [[Wuhu Town|<small>3DS</small> Wuhu Town]].  


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==New vehicles==
==New vehicles==
Three new vehicle body parts are confirmed. One of them is the [[Koopa Clown]], returning from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', while two new vehicles themed after ''Splatoon'' are the [[Splat Buggy]] and [[Inkstriker]]; both vehicles are ATVs.<ref>NinEverything. (January 13, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfphI2jxD_A Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Treehouse Live with Nintendo Switch] ''YouTube.'' Retrieved January 13, 2017.</ref>. Computer characters now also choose from a wider variety of kart parts than the vanilla version, such as the Flame Rider and the Sports Coupe.<ref>Nintendo World Report, (January 14, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2FnCc2lUA Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Bob-omb Blast - Nintendo Switch Off-Screen Footage] Retrieved January 14, 2017.</ref> However, they are still restricted to a set amount of body parts, like in ''Mario Kart 7''.
Three new vehicle body parts are confirmed. One of which is the [[Koopa Clown]], returning from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. The other two new vehicles which are ''Splatoon''-themed ATVs are the [[Splat Buggy]] and [[Inkstriker]].<ref>NinEverything. (January 13, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfphI2jxD_A Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Treehouse Live with Nintendo Switch] ''YouTube.'' Retrieved January 13, 2017.</ref>. Computer characters now also choose from a wider variety of kart parts than the vanilla version, such as the Flame Rider and the Sports Coupe.<ref>Nintendo World Report, (January 14, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2FnCc2lUA Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Bob-omb Blast - Nintendo Switch Off-Screen Footage] Retrieved January 14, 2017.</ref> However, they are still restricted to a set amount of body parts, like in ''Mario Kart 7''.


==New items==
==New items==
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*The shadows present are of higher quality in multiplayer.
*The shadows present are of higher quality in multiplayer.
*If a Blooper is about to ink the player as they cross the finish line, the player will still get inked.<ref>Nintendo World Report (January 14, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaPqoUWLpMc&feature=youtu.be&t=3m15s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Wario's Gold Mine - Nintendo Switch Off-Screen Footage]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 19, 2017.</ref> This is unlike the Wii U version, where the Blooper disappears instead.
*If a Blooper is about to ink the player as they cross the finish line, the player will still get inked.<ref>Nintendo World Report (January 14, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaPqoUWLpMc&feature=youtu.be&t=3m15s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Wario's Gold Mine - Nintendo Switch Off-Screen Footage]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 19, 2017.</ref> This is unlike the Wii U version, where the Blooper disappears instead.
*If the Smart Steering mode is on, the player's vehicle will have an antenna sticking out the rear end.
*If the Smart Steering mode is on, the player's vehicle will have an antenna sticking out its rear end.
*The course map is now white instead of blue.
*The course map is now white instead of blue.



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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an upcoming racing game for the Nintendo Switch.[1] It is the first enhanced port of the Mario Kart series, being a port of Mario Kart 8 from the Wii U. It has additional features such as several new characters and features more options for Battle Mode. First hinted in the Switch's announcement video in October, the game was formally announced as part of the Nintendo Switch presentation on January 13, 2017.[1] Characters can now carry up to two items at once, even if they don't drag the first item, and the game features the return of the Double Item Box from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. The game also introduces "Smart Steering" for beginners, which makes driving and staying on the track easier.[2]

The game will feature all of the default and DLC content of Mario Kart 8,[1] with the same 48 courses.[3]

Battle Mode

One of the biggest changes made between the port and the original release of Mario Kart 8 is the revamped Battle Mode. Unlike Mario Kart games before this, each player starts with 5 balloons, as opposed to the normal amount of 3. Another addition to Battle Mode is that the character in the lead now wears a crown, unlike Mario Kart 8 where the crown is displayed only on the HUD map. Additionally, players now start out with 0 points instead of Mario Kart 8's default 3 points, and their balloons do not serve as the remainder 3 points. Returning from Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 7 is the ability to respawn after all balloons are popped; this causes the player's total score to halve. A new addition to this mode is the feature to tell exactly which character hit whom, which appears on the bottom of the screen.[4]

There will be five different Battle Mode types[5]:

  • Balloon Battle: The classic mode where players use items to pop opponents' balloons or steal them in order to score and win.
  • Bob-omb Blast: A returning mode from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, in which players use Bob-ombs to score points and can carry up to 10 Bob-ombs.
  • Shine Thief: Another returning mode from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, players must retrieve a Shine Sprite and keep hold of it until the time runs out, while other shineless players use items against whoever has the Shine to force them to drop it
  • Coin Runners: This mode was last seen in Mario Kart 7. Players must collect Coins scattered across the course in order to have the most by the end of the match.
  • Renegade Roundup: A new mode in which players use Potted Piranha Plants in order to capture one another.

Battle courses

Eight battle courses will be present in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, none of which were present in the Wii U version of the game.[5] New Battle Courses include Urchin Underpass,[6][1] a Splatoon-themed Battle Course, and Battle Stadium.[1] Returning Battle Courses include SNES Battle Course 1, GCN Luigi's Mansion, and 3DS Wuhu Town.

New characters

Character Selection Screen for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Rows from left to right, top to bottom;  Row 1: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Rosalina, Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach  Row 2: Yoshi, Toad, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy, Lakitu, Toadette, King Boo  Row 3: Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, Baby Rosalina, Metal Mario, Pink Gold Peach  Row 4: Wario, Waluigi, Donkey Kong, Bowser, Dry Bones, Bowser Jr., Dry Bowser  Row 5: Lemmy, Larry, Wendy, Ludwig, Iggy, Roy, Morton  Row 6: Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, Link, Villager (male), Villager (female), Isabelle, Mii
Character select screen of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The "?" is Mii, not yet unlocked.

All default and DLC characters from Mario Kart 8 are present in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features new characters not present in Mario Kart 8, some of which are veterans that did not make the cut in Mario Kart 8. New characters include additional non-Mario characters with the inclusion of the Inklings from Splatoon. Players can choose either the boy or girl Inkling, and they include three selectable colors each.

The two Villagers have also been separated, allowing both of them to be active as CPU characters in the same race.

New vehicles

Three new vehicle body parts are confirmed. One of which is the Koopa Clown, returning from Mario Kart 7. The other two new vehicles which are Splatoon-themed ATVs are the Splat Buggy and Inkstriker.[7]. Computer characters now also choose from a wider variety of kart parts than the vanilla version, such as the Flame Rider and the Sports Coupe.[8] However, they are still restricted to a set amount of body parts, like in Mario Kart 7.

New items

The Feather and Boo items make a return in this game, functioning as they had previously. All other items from the Wii U version return as well.

New amiibo compatibility

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe amiibo illustrations
Some of the Mii Racing Suits and amiibo that can be used to unlock them in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

In addition to all of the compatible amiibo in Mario Kart 8 with their respective Mii Racing Suits, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe adds compatibility with amiibo from the Splatoon line, which unlock a Mii Racing Suit based on Splatoon. In addition, more amiibo can be used to unlock the returning Mii Racing Suits, such as the Isabelle amiibo being compatible and unlocking the Animal Crossing Mii Racing Suit.

Graphical differences

  • Motion blur when boosting is present in LAN mode and split-screen mutiplayer (with reduced quality).[9]
  • The game now renders in native 1080p on TV mode, instead of the 720p in the original Wii U version; however, it will still render in 720p on handheld mode.
  • The shadows present are of higher quality in multiplayer.
  • If a Blooper is about to ink the player as they cross the finish line, the player will still get inked.[10] This is unlike the Wii U version, where the Blooper disappears instead.
  • If the Smart Steering mode is on, the player's vehicle will have an antenna sticking out its rear end.
  • The course map is now white instead of blue.

References to other games

Gallery

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e Julia Alexander (January 13, 2017). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch confirmed. Polygon
  2. ^ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo
  3. ^ Brian (January 15, 2017). No new race tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo Everything. retrieved January 15, 2017.
  4. ^ Nintendo Treehouse Event (January 13, 2017). Nintendo Treehouse Live with Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Nintendo UK. (March 10, 2017). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Overview trailer (Nintendo Switch). YouTube. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer (January 13, 2017). Nintendo
  7. ^ NinEverything. (January 13, 2017). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Treehouse Live with Nintendo Switch YouTube. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  8. ^ Nintendo World Report, (January 14, 2017). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Bob-omb Blast - Nintendo Switch Off-Screen Footage Retrieved January 14, 2017.
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  10. ^ Nintendo World Report (January 14, 2017). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Wario's Gold Mine - Nintendo Switch Off-Screen Footage. YouTube. Retrieved February 19, 2017.

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