We bring an interesting message related to one of the most beloved franchises by nintenderos. It is indeed about Mario Kart and more specifically 8 Deluxe and its DLC, which apparently can be played for free.
How to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC for free
The text below has been shared on the official Nintendo website and makes it clear that players will be able to play the new tracks even without owning the DLC. How is this possible? through multiplayer.
This means that users who play with other players who do have the DLC will be able to play these tracks online. This is the information explained by Nintendo:
Starting on March 18, tracks from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe installment 1 – Bonus Track Passes will be playable locally or online in Friends and Rivals races, even if only one player has the bonus track pass or can access it as part of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Starting March 22nd, installment 1 tracks will also appear in the random selection when playing world or regional races against other users online.
As you can see, it seems that on those dates those modes will allow playing the tracks at no additional cost even if we have not paid for the DLC or have the Nintendo Switch Online Premium Package. The only requirement is that we must play with someone who has already done with the DLC.
In the list below, we remind you of all the tracks included in the first round of bonus tracks of the DLC announced in the Nintendo Direct. They are the following:
Golden Champion Cup
- Boulevards of Paris (Tour)
- Circuito Toad (3DS)
- Mount Chocolate (N64)
- Coconut Center (Wii)
Rattle Fortuna Cup
- Tokyo Circuit (Tour)
- Mushroom Hills (DS)
- Celestial Garden (GBA)
- Ninja Mansion (Tour)
Aside from these eight tracks, no more circuits have been shown from the following rounds of bonus tracks.
We also remind you of the details of this DLC:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Bonus Tracks Pass: 48 remastered tracks from the Mario Kart series are coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as paid downloadable content. There will be a total of six deliveries, and each of them will include eight circuits; deliveries will be distributed in a staggered manner until the end of 2023, and players will be able to enjoy the tracks both locally and online.
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Bonus Tracks Pass can be purchased separately for €24.99, but can also be accessed at no additional cost if you have a paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Tracks such as Wii Centro Cocotero, N64 Monte Chocolate, Tokio Circuit and more will be included in the first installment. The first installment of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Bonus Tracks Pass will be available from March 18. Reservations for this downloadable content start at the end of the presentation. Players who do not own Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but who are interested in taking part in the fun races of this title, can purchase it now with a 33% discount on Nintendo eShop in Europe, until February 20, 2022 at 11:00 p.m.: 59 (peninsular time).
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8 Deluxe continues to kill
Nintendo Switch allows you to play this popular series when, where and how you want, whether with the family on the TV screen, in the park or at a friend’s house.
In Wireless mode, up to eight players can connect for a local multiplayer match. Whether you’re playing on TV or in tabletop mode, up to four players can enjoy split-screen multiplayer action.
Connect to the internet and compete with players from all over the world. Up to 12 players can participate in online races, and two local players can play online together from the same Nintendo Switch console.
Mario, Luigi, Peach and other popular characters from the Super Mario series are now joined by new and returning pilots like King Boo, Little Bows or Bowsy. Even the inklings from Splatoon are joining the race!
Once you’ve chosen a driver, choose a vehicle and customize it with different wheels, bodies and wings before taking it out on the road.
Compete on land, sea and air, and even on roofs and walls, in 48 levels. All the tracks (and characters!) from Mario Kart 8 for Wii U return in 8 Deluxe, including previous downloadable tracks inspired by Animal Crossing, Excitebike, The Legend of Zelda and many more.
Choose from five different speeds, such as the challenging 150cc GP, mirror GP or 200cc GP. Are you new to the franchise? Activate the smart steering wheel to get the hang of the game and avoid going off the track.
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