Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: patch 2.0.0, let's see the official update notes

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: patch 2.0.0, let's see the official update notes

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe got an update this weekend with patch 2.0.0, a major update that mainly resulted in the addition of the first additional track pack of the Additional Courses Pass, but there have also been other variations emerging in the official notes relating to the update.

The main novelty is obviously the first delivery of the Pass Additional Routes, which added to the catalog other 8 tracks that are part of the maxi-package destined to continue for the next months, but there were also several variations applied to the main game, to accommodate the additions but also to correct and modify some consolidated aspects.

Among the major innovations there is obviously the support for adding the pass and new content: In addition to the additional tracks, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been updated to support the Pass Additional Courses even for those who have not purchased the package.

C As previously reported: if someone in the lobby has the Additional Paths Pass, all players in the lobby can select the courses in question in the Friends, Wireless Play and LAN Party game modes, with the ability to select new courses starting from March 21 in online play.

Other changes include a reduction in the time required to regenerate an item box on the track after it has been picked up by a player and fixed some communication issues in matches to 12 players. In addition, some bugs have been fixed and the gameplay experience improved, according to what is reported in the notes without going into much detail.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC - Booster Course Pass Price, New Courses, and More

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is getting 48 more classic courses as DLC over the next few months.

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More courses are on the way to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo is releasing dozens of additional tracks for the best-selling Switch racing game through the Booster Course Pass, six waves of DLC coming through the end of 2023. Here's everything you need to know about the pass, including how much it costs and how to download it.

How much is the Booster Course Pass?

There are two ways to get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass. The first is to purchase it outright from the Nintendo eShop for $25. After buying the pass, you'll get access to each wave of courses as they're released.


Alternately, you can download the Booster Course Pass for free if you're a Nintendo Switch Online plus Expansion Pack subscriber. You'll be able to enjoy the DLC as long as you have an active membership. If your subscription lapses, however, you'll lose access until you renew or buy the pass.


An individual Nintendo Switch Online plus Expansion Pack membership costs $50 per year, while an annual family plan membership costs $80. The latter covers up to eight Nintendo Accounts across multiple Switch systems. In addition to the Booster Course Pass, subscribers have access to various other perks, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise DLC and a library of classic Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games.

How many courses are being added?

The Booster Course Pass is adding a whopping 48 additional tracks to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. These courses are taken from across the entire Mario Kart series and will be released eight at a time in six waves through the end of 2023. You cannot purchase the waves individually.

New courses

Here are all the confirmed courses coming in the Booster Course Pass:

Wave 1 - Mar. 18

Golden Dash Cup

  • Paris Promenade (Mario Kart Tour)
  • Toad Circuit (Mario Kart 7)
  • Choco Mountain (Mario Kart 64)
  • Coconut Mall (Mario Kart Wii)
  • Lucky Cat Cup

  • Tokyo Blur (Mario Kart Tour)
  • Shroom Ridge (Mario Kart DS)
  • Sky Garden (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)
  • Ninja Hideaway (Mario Kart Tour)
  • How to download the Booster Course Pass

    You can download the Booster Course Pass from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe product page on the Nintendo eShop. If you're a Nintendo Switch Online plus Expansion Pack subscriber, you'll see a banner at the top of the page with a button to download the pass for free. Keep in mind that you'll need to own the base game to download the Booster Course Pass. 

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