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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will launch for Nintendo Switch on April 28, Nintendo has revealed. The date is listed on Nintendo.com and other online retailers including Amazon.co.uk.
The game is the definitive version of the game already available on Wii U, including all the previous circuits and characters, all DLC and more.
- Race as every character on every track from the Wii U version, including DLC characters and tracks.
- Pop some balloons in the revamped Battle mode, complete with Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast.
- Battle on new courses, like Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, or returning ones, such as GCN Luigi’s Mansion and SNES Battle Course 1.
- Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. join the roster!
- Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc
- Three new vehicles have been added, two are even inspired by Splatoon
- Carry two items at the same time
- Returning items include Boo, the item stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode.
- Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players.
- Drive through in 1080p HD quality in TV mode
- Play on the go with handheld mode and play anytime, anywhere
Check out the trailer below.
For more on Nintendo Switch check out our comprehensive guide to its launch plans.
Source: Nintendo
