Key Details of
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Release & Platform
- Launch Date: April 28, 2017 (Nintendo Switch)
- Developer: Nintendo EPD (formerly Nintendo EAD)
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Genre: Kart Racing / Party Game
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Developer Description
Development Team & Vision
- Lead Developer: Nintendo EPD (formerly EAD Tokyo, the team behind Mario Kart 7 and *8*).
- Director: Kosuke Yabuki (Mario Kart 8, ARMS).
- Goal: To refine the Wii U version into the ultimate Mario Kart experience with no compromises.
- Key Decisions
- No Unlock Grind: All characters, karts, and tracks are available from the start.
- Battle Mode Rework: The Wii U version’s lackluster battle mode was completely redesigned for Deluxe.
- Accessibility Focus: Smart Steering and Auto-Accelerate were added to welcome new players.
- Post-Launch Support
- Booster Course Pass (2022-2023): Nintendo surprised fans with six waves of DLC, adding classic tracks from Mario Kart Tour and older entries.
- Continued Success: With more than 60 million units sold by 2024, it remains firmly among the top-selling titles on the Nintendo Switch.