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Expanded edition

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 · published by Nintendo

Released April 28, 2017 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

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About Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

Release dates by platform

Nintendo SwitchApril 28, 2017 · Out now
Nintendo Switch 2September 1, 2026 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score9317 reviews
Player score84624 ratings on IGDB

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe FAQ

When did Mario Kart 8 Deluxe come out?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released on April 28, 2017 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on PlayStation 5?

No. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 1, 2026.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on PC?

No. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has not been announced for PC. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Who is making Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 and Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development and published by Nintendo.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe multiplayer?

Yes. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports single player, multiplayer, and split screen.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe good?

Critics give Mario Kart 8 Deluxe an average score of 93/100 across 17 reviews.

Mario Kart series

21 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Super Mario Kart1992
  2. Mario Kart 641996
  3. Mario Kart: Super Circuit2001
  4. Mario Kart: Double Dash!!2003
  5. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Matching Game2003
  6. Scene of the Crime2003
  7. Mario Kart Arcade GP2005
  8. Mario Kart DS2005
  9. Mario Kart Wii2008
  10. Mario Kart Wii Item-matching Game2008
  11. Mario Kart 72011
  12. Mario Kart Arcade GP DX2013
  13. Mario Kart 82014
  14. Mario Kart 8: Limited Edition2014
  15. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe2017
  16. Mario Kart Tour2019
  17. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit2020
  18. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - Luigi Version2020
  19. Mario Kart World2025
  20. Mario MotorsTBA
  21. VB Mario KartTBA

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