Gold Mario (a Metal Mario variant) is the sole new unlockable.
Two new Inklings characters from Splatoon, plus all DLC characters from Mario Kart 8, are now included in 8 Deluxe. Additionally, the starting roster is identical to Super Mario Kart’s roster with Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong Jr.'s place.ģ7 characters total are in this game with both DLC packs. Mario Kart 7 is the only game with Wario initially locked, being replaced by Koopa Troopa in the initial roster. Wii adds 7 new unlockables: 5 characters and 2 Mii outfits.
Shy Guy is exclusive to DS Download Play, in eight colors.ġ1 from other games (10 from Double Dash!! and Dry Bones from DS) also return. Unlockable: Daisy and Waluigi from Double Dash!!, new Dry Bones and exclusive R.O.B. Koopa Troopa returns, paired with Paratroopa.ĭouble Dash!! is the only game with Toad initially locked.Īll characters from Mario Kart 64 return. There is also an option for the game to choose a random character for you.Įach has a new Mario Kart partner, save Mario and Luigi.Īlso new: Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, King Boo, Petey Piranha. Single-Pak Play mode adds up to three Yoshi colors variants. Magikoopa (or Kamek) was in the beta version (pre-release), Super Mario Kart R, prior to Nintendo licensing DK's 3D model from Rare.Īll the characters from Mario Kart 64 return. Wario replaces Koopa Troopa, while Donkey Kong replaces Donkey Kong Jr. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Final count includes the exclusive characters from the Bandai Namco Arcade Games (Arcade Characters Listed Below).Ĭharacters that only appeared in the Bandai Namco Mario Kart Arcade games.↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Yoshi alternate colors: Light Blue, Yellow ( GPDX, 8, 8DX, Super circuit in GBA Download Play mode) Light Blue ( 8, 8DX, Super circuit in GBA Download Play mode) Black ( GPDX, 8, 8DX) Blue, Orange, Pink, White ( 8, 8DX).↑ Villager Girl is a pallet swap for Villager Boy in Mario Kart 8, but gets her own slot on the roster in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Shy Guy alternate colors: Black, Blue, Green, Light Blue, Pink, White, Yellow ( DS, 7, 8, 8DX), Orange ( 8, 8DX).↑ 4.0 4.1 Amiibo can be used to unlock alternate costumes.
This is the first Mario Kart game to feature music from a live band/orchestra in most of the music tracks. Another new feature is to create race courses from scratch. The player can now drive underground using new drills to pave your way out to victory. This game is compatable with the "3DS Slide Pad Extension" peripheral, but it is completely optional. While the two rider function from Double Dash does not appear, the Double Item Boxes return meaning that the player can hold two items simultaneously. You can also fully customize your karts as seen in Mario Kart 7. When used, it will shrink everybody to minimal size except the one that used it, similar to its function in the Mario Kart series. Like Mario Kart 7, this game uses StreetPass and SpotPass. The Lightning Bolt appears as an item in Brawl.The Lightning Bolt in this game is most likely based on the Mario Kart: Double Dash one. The game continues to the return of the coins from 7 and the 8 player races. Tricks from Mario Kart Wii and 7 will return. The game features heavy influence from Mario Kart 7 such as gliding through the skies, propelling through the seas, and the first person view.