It’s finally time, everyone. The much-awaited first wave of remastered racetracks and two cups have made their way to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. However, unfortunately, players are pretty disappointed with the first course DLC pack.
As per the official announcement, “Get racing with 8 new courses! Wave 1 of the #MarioKart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass is available now! The Booster Course Pass is available for free to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, or can be purchased on its own.”
Get racing with 8 new courses! Wave 1 of the #MarioKart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass is available now!
The Booster Course Pass is available for free to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, or can be purchased on its own. https://t.co/6bLm5qtNnP pic.twitter.com/nxrYiNgklu
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 18, 2022
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With this in mind, let’s have a look at what fans have to say about this new, remastered arrival in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
didn't ask + make it free and stop predator bussiness practices
— rx komakuga ❀ (@komakugagaming) March 18, 2022
It’s called marketing strategy!
Why does the booster course banner have everyone in anti gravity when none of the DLC courses feature it? pic.twitter.com/VUZVGPy1Ki
— PK Ben Artistry (@Ben_Faulstick) March 18, 2022
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Really disappointing. Cancelled online as it was basically garbage. Won't be paying for more tracks on a game that's years old. Such poor value for money is the main reason my switch is mainly very dusty.
— trebor.loopring.eth (@TreborEth) March 18, 2022
All the pros and cons.
Booster Pass short review:
Pros:
-A new way to experience retro tracks
-Tour tracks gimmicks
-Music remixesCons:
-No anti-gravity
-Clashing art style with the base game tracks
-Contrast and brightness of some of the tracks can be distracting— Adrián 🇵🇦 (@swshriv) March 18, 2022
But…
I don't hate it but I feel like yall didn't even try to put Zero Grav in these levels.. Like we got the bare bones and that's it. Shame
— Mr Luxio (@MrLuxioo) March 18, 2022
How to download the DLC booster pack?
The entire download process is fairly simple. You can download it from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe product page on Nintendo e-shop for $25. After buying this pack, you will be able to get access to all the Booster Pack as they’re released over time. Alternately, for the subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online plus Expansion Pack, the Booster Course is absolutely free. Note – players can’t purchase the wave individually.
You will be able to enjoy the pack as all as you are an active member of the Online Plus Expansion Pack. To put it simply, if your subscription lapses, your access to the Booster Course will be terminated until you renew the membership.
Mario Kart 8 First wave courses
The new courses that have been added in the first wave include:
Golden Dash Cup
- Paris Promenade (Mario Kart Tour)
- Toad Circuit (Mario Kart 7)
- Choco Mountain (Mario Kart 64)
- Coconut Mall (Mario Kart Wii)
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Lucky Cat Cup
- Tokyo Blur (Mario Kart Tour)
- Shroom Ridge (Mario Kart DS)
- Sky Garden (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)
- Ninja Hideaway (Mario Kart Tour)
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Are you excited about this Booster Course Pack DLC? Also, which is your favorite remastered track from the first wave? Let us know in the comment section below.
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