

Inkling is the brand-new character added to the game. This new level of Mini-Turbo can only be obtained if Smart Steering is off.

There is an additional level of Mini-Turbo, called Ultra Mini-Turbo, denoted by purple (pink in the British English version) sparks that appear after the orange sparks. Smart Steering also disables Purple Sparks, which means the player cannot do an Ultra Mini-Turbo. The former helps prevent the player from falling off the edge and the latter keeps the acceleration always on, though not very fast.

In the menu, there are now options for Smart Steering and Auto-Acceleration. In addition, two returning items have been added to the game, with one exclusively for the new "Battle Mode" (see below), which includes the Feather from Super Mario Kart and Boo. The Feather item makes its return since Super Mario Kart exclusively for the new Battle Mode.Ĭharacters can now carry up to two items at once, even if they do not drag the first item, and the game features the return of the Double Item Box from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 3 Changes and differences from the original game.Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players. Returning items include Boo, the item stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode. Three new vehicles have been added, two are even inspired by Splatoon Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. Pop some balloons in the revamped Battle mode, complete with Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast.īattle on new courses, like Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, or returning ones, such as GCN Luigi’s Mansion and SNES Battle Course 1. Race as every character on every track from the Wii U version, including DLC characters and tracks. Race your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8, only on Nintendo Switch! Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.! Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses.
