Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Template:InfoboxGame Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a kart racing game released for the Nintendo Switch console. The game was first revealed as part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation on 13 January 2017 in Tokyo, Japan and is a port of Mario Kart 8, a game on the Wii U. A trailer was released for the game, which included a preview of Splatoon-themed content in the game.[1] The game is the first in the Mario Kart series to include references and content from Splatoon.
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 playable characters, with three different costume 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 ATV's, 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 female Inkling racer on a Splat Buggy using a Blooper, which is also a squid.
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Hand-drawn artwork of the Inklings on Splatoon-themed karts.
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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 amiibo costumes, including the new Splatoon themed costume.
External links
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Super Mario Wiki.
