Mario Kart

Mario Kart 8 DLC adds new drivers, new courses, new karts, and Mario’s Tanooki suit

The latest DLC pack for Nintendo WiiU’s Mario Kart 8 comes in 2 packs (3 if you include the bundle of both packs). Each pack contains two new cups, that have four brand new courses for you to compete on. These courses will increases the course count of the game by a massive 50%.

The packs contain:

Pack 1: The Legend of Zelda Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: November 2014) – $7.99

3 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link

4 Vehicles

8 Courses
Pack 2: Animal Crossing Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: May 2015) – $7.99

3 Characters: Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser

4 Vehicles

8 Courses
Pack 1 + Pack 2 Bundle – $11.99

6 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link, Villager, Isabelle and Dry Bowser

8 Vehicles

16 Courses

As a bonus for purchasing both packs bundled or individually, buyers receive eight new colors for Yoshi and Shy Guy. Those who advance purchase both packs can begin using the Yoshi and Shy Guy characters immediately.

Also, in addition to these brand new installments to the game, Nintendo are releasing the previously announced update for the title that will add further features to the game including the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s which will all be available for use in the game, and can be seen in the trailer below.