Is the Mario Kart 8 DLC End of 2023?
The eagerly awaited Mario Kart 8 DLC (Downloadable Content) has finally arrived, adding a whopping 48 new tracks to the already stellar lineup of the popular Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game. With the release of this content, fans of the franchise are naturally curious: "Is the Mario Kart 8 DLC end of 2023?"
To put it simply, no, the Mario Kart 8 DLC is not ending with the end of 2023. The game has a long history of supporting its players with updates, and it seems like that tradition will continue into the future.
First and foremost, what exactly is the Mario Kart 8 DLC?
To better understand the situation, it is essential to define what this DLC is and what it brings to the game. The Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass DLC, launched in March 2022, is a bundle of six waves of 8 new tracks each. These tracks are divided across various Mario Kart titles and include classic tracks and newer ones, making a grand total of 48 additional tracks.
Here are the new tracks introduced:
| Wave | New Tracks |
|---|---|
| Wave 1 | 8 Tracks: 1. Monkey Mango, 2. Koopa Cape, 3. Wario Stadium, 4. DK Mountain, 5. Twisted Metal, 6. Choco Mountain, 7. Royal Resort, 8. Yoko Lake |
| Wave 2 | 8 Tracks: 1. Bowser’s Castle (Battle), 2. Yoshi Circuit, 3. Wario Shipyard, 4. Animal Crossing (Tom Nook’s, Desert Oasis, and Sunny Seas), 5. Bowser’s Castle (Grand Prix), 6. 8-Bit Retro Kart Tracks (Ribbon Ride and Big Blue) |
As you can see from this table, each wave comprises eight new tracks from previous Mario Kart titles.
When can we expect future updates?
Despite not having an exact end date, the Mario Kart 8 DLC is projected to continue with more releases into the future. We’re expecting six waves, but it’s difficult to confirm an exact end date as Nintendo has not disclosed anything about it. Additionally, the release rate could slow down, especially when the DLC has more of its 48 new tracks released.
According to various sources, some sources claim that there won’t be any new characters coming to Mario Kart 8 after Wave 6.
Who are the new characters in Mario Kart 8?
At present, we know the names of the four playable characters added to the playable roster:
- Birdo
- Petey Piranha
- Wiggler
- Kamek
These new playable characters join the already present rosters, including popular faces like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, and Bowser.