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|modes = [[wikipedia:Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[wikipedia:Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] | |modes = [[wikipedia:Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[wikipedia:Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] | ||
|media = Game card<br>Digital download (Nintendo eShop) | |media = Game card<br>Digital download (Nintendo eShop) | ||
|size = | |size = 11.2 GB | ||
|ratings = NA: Everyone by ESRB | |ratings = NA: Everyone by ESRB | ||
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'''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''''' is a kart racing game released for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game was first revealed through a trailer as part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation on {{date|2017-01-13}} in Tokyo, Japan and is an | '''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''''' is a kart racing game released for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game was first revealed through a trailer as part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation on {{date|2017-01-13}} in Tokyo, Japan and is an enhanced port of the [[Wii U]] game ''[[mariowiki:Mario Kart 8|Mario Kart 8]]''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKlRN2YpxRE {{YT}} ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer]</ref> The game is the first in the ''[[Mariowiki:Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series to include references and content from {{S}}. It is the best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch, with 60.58 million copies sold.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html {{NES}} IR Information: Sales Data - Top Selling Title Sales Units]</ref> | ||
==''Splatoon'' references== | ==''Splatoon'' references== | ||
''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' introduces {{S}} characters and other references to the ''Mario Kart'' series. Both male and female [[Inkling]]s are introduced as playable characters, with three different variants each. A new battle mode course is introduced named [[mariowiki:Urchin Underpass|Urchin Underpass]] based on the original [[Urchin Underpass]] stage from ''Splatoon'', as well as two ''Splatoon''-themed ATVs, the [[mariowiki:Splat Buggy|Splat Buggy]] and the [[mariowiki:Inkstriker|Inkstriker]] (heavily based on the [[Inkstrike]]). A new Inkling-themed [[amiibo]] costume unlocked by placing any ''Splatoon'' amiibo is also added. | ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' introduces {{S}} characters and other references to the ''Mario Kart'' series. Both male and female [[Inkling]]s are introduced as some of the fastest playable characters, with three different variants each. A new battle mode course is introduced named [[mariowiki:Urchin Underpass|Urchin Underpass]] based on the original [[Urchin Underpass]] stage from ''Splatoon'', as well as two ''Splatoon''-themed ATVs, the [[mariowiki:Splat Buggy|Splat Buggy]] and the [[mariowiki:Inkstriker|Inkstriker]] (heavily based on the [[Inkstrike]]). A new Inkling-themed [[amiibo]] costume unlocked by placing any ''Splatoon'' amiibo is also added. | ||
The selectable costume variants for the Inklings are as follows: | The selectable costume variants for the Inklings are as follows: | ||
Inkling Girl: | Inkling Girl: | ||
* Orange ink, orange eyes, light skin, [[Studio Headphones]], [[White Tee]] and [[Pink Trainers]]. | * Orange ink, orange eyes, light skin, [[Studio Headphones]], [[White Tee]], and [[Pink Trainers]]. | ||
* Green ink, pink eyes, pale skin, Studio Headphones, [[Black Tee]] and [[Black Trainers]]. | * Green ink, pink eyes, pale skin, Studio Headphones, [[Black Tee]], and [[Black Trainers]]. | ||
* Pink ink, cyan eyes, dark skin, Studio Headphones, [[Sky-Blue Squideye]] and [[Cyan Trainers]]. | * Pink ink, cyan eyes, dark skin, Studio Headphones, [[Sky-Blue Squideye]], and [[Cyan Trainers]]. | ||
Inkling Boy: | Inkling Boy: | ||
* Blue ink, blue eyes, light skin, [[Pilot Goggles]], [[Zink Layered LS]] and [[Purple Hi-Horses]]. | * Blue ink, blue eyes, light skin, [[Pilot Goggles]], [[Zink Layered LS]], and [[Purple Hi-Horses]]. | ||
* Purple ink, orange eyes, tan skin, Pilot Goggles, [[Choco Layered LS]] and [[Gold Hi-Horses]]. | * Purple ink, orange eyes, tan skin, Pilot Goggles, [[Choco Layered LS]], and [[Gold Hi-Horses]]. | ||
* Cyan ink, brown eyes, medium skin, Pilot Goggles, [[Yellow Layered LS]] and [[Zombie Hi-Horses]]. | * Cyan ink, brown eyes, medium skin, Pilot Goggles, [[Yellow Layered LS]], and [[Zombie Hi-Horses]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Inkling Girl in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe GIF.gif|Another GIF of an Inkling Girl in [[mariowiki:Big Blue|Big Blue]] | Inkling Girl in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe GIF.gif|Another GIF of an Inkling Girl in [[mariowiki:Big Blue|Big Blue]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, 22 April 2024
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Producer(s) | Hideki Konno Kosuke Yabuki (Deluxe only) Yasuyuki Oyagi |
| Director(s) | Kosuke Yabuki |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
| Release | Worldwide: 28 April 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Kart racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Media | Game card Digital download (Nintendo eShop) |
| Game size(s) | 11.2 GB |
| Age rating(s) | NA: Everyone by ESRB |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a kart racing game released for the Nintendo Switch. The game was first revealed through a trailer as part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation on 13 January 2017 in Tokyo, Japan and is an enhanced port of the Wii U game Mario Kart 8.[1] The game is the first in the Mario Kart series to include references and content from Splatoon. It is the best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch, with 60.58 million copies sold.[2]
Splatoon references
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe introduces Splatoon characters and other references to the Mario Kart series. Both male and female Inklings are introduced as some of the fastest playable characters, with three different variants each. A new battle mode course is introduced named Urchin Underpass based on the original Urchin Underpass stage from Splatoon, as well as two Splatoon-themed ATVs, the Splat Buggy and the Inkstriker (heavily based on the Inkstrike). A new Inkling-themed amiibo costume unlocked by placing any Splatoon amiibo is also added.
The selectable costume variants for the Inklings are as follows:
Inkling Girl:
- Orange ink, orange eyes, light skin, Studio Headphones, White Tee, and Pink Trainers.
- Green ink, pink eyes, pale skin, Studio Headphones, Black Tee, and Black Trainers.
- Pink ink, cyan eyes, dark skin, Studio Headphones, Sky-Blue Squideye, and Cyan Trainers.
Inkling Boy:
- Blue ink, blue eyes, light skin, Pilot Goggles, Zink Layered LS, and Purple Hi-Horses.
- Purple ink, orange eyes, tan skin, Pilot Goggles, Choco Layered LS, and Gold Hi-Horses.
- Cyan ink, brown eyes, medium skin, Pilot Goggles, Yellow Layered LS, and Zombie Hi-Horses.
Gallery
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The Inkling racer from the key art.
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The Inkling racer on a Splat Buggy using a Blooper, which is also a squid.
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The same image, featuring Mario.
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2D artwork of the Inklings on Splatoon-themed karts.
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2D artwork of the Inkling racer.
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A sheet from the first set of Window Stickers on My Nintendo
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Inklings on Splatoon-themed karts on the Urchin Underpass battle course.
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An overview of an Urchin Underpass-themed course.
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Inklings (squid form) on karts.
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The costume variants for the Inklings.
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The amiibo costumes, including the new Splatoon themed costume.
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A GIF of an Inkling Boy in Excitebike Arena
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Another GIF of an Inkling Girl in Big Blue
External links
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Super Mario Wiki
