| Wave | Cups | Release Date | Courses | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Golden Dash Cup, Lucky Cat Cup | March 18, 2022 | Paris Promenade (Tour), Toad Circuit (3DS), Choco Mountain (N64), Coconut Mall (Wii), Tokyo Blur (Tour), Shroom Ridge (DS), Sky Garden (GBA), Ninja Hideaway (Tour) | | Wave 2 | Turnip Cup, Propeller Cup | August 4, 2022 | New York Minute (Tour), Mario Circuit 3 (SNES), Kalimari Desert (N64), Waluigi Pinball (DS), Sydney Sprint (Tour), Snow Land (GBA), Mushroom Gorge (Wii), Sky-High Sundae (new) | | Wave 3 | Rock Cup, Moon Cup | Late 2022 | London Loop (Tour), Boo Lake (GBA), Rock Rock Mountain (3DS), Maple Treeway (Wii), Berlin Byways (Tour), Peach Gardens (DS), Merry Mountain (Tour), Rainbow Road (3DS) | | Wave 4 | Fruit Cup, Boomerang Cup | Spring 2023 | Amsterdam Drift (Tour), Riverside Park (GBA), DK Summit (Wii), Yoshi's Island (new), Bangkok Rush (Tour), Mario Circuit (DS), Waluigi Stadium (GCN), Singapore Speedway (Tour) | | Wave 5 | Feather Cup, Cherry Cup | Summer 2023 | Athens Dash (Tour), Squeaky Clean Sprint (new), Moonview Highway (Wii), Daisy Cruiser (GCN), Koopa Cape (Wii), Los Angeles Laps (Tour), Sunset Wilds (GBA), Vancouver Velocity (Tour) | | Wave 6 | Acorn Cup, Spiny Cup | November 9, 2023 | Rome Avanti (Tour), DK Mountain (GCN), Daisy Circuit (Wii), Piranha Plant Cove (new), Madrid Drive (Tour), Rosalina's Ice World (3DS), Bowser Castle 3 (SNES), Rainbow Road (Wii) |
You can get the Booster Course Pass in two primary ways:
The Booster Course Pass was met with a mix of excitement and measured critique from players and critics alike.
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The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass represents one of the largest post-launch content updates in Nintendo's history. Released across six waves, the package effectively doubles the size of the base game. mariokart8deluxenspboostercoursepassdlc+exclusive
Experience the ultimate racing collection! This exclusive digital bundle includes the full Mario Kart 8 Deluxe base game along with the complete Booster Course Pass DLC
Beyond the tracks, there are several "exclusive" elements tied to the Booster Course Pass: Exclusive Characters : The pass added Petey Piranha Diddy Kong Funky Kong Mii Racing Suits : Purchasing the pass grants immediate access to the Golden Dash Mii Suit
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While the visual inconsistencies between the old and new content are noticeable, for most players, the sheer joy of racing on 96 different tracks easily outweighs those concerns. Whether you purchase the pass outright or access it through the Expansion Pack, the Booster Course Pass is essential for any Mario Kart 8 Deluxe fan. It’s a thrilling, nostalgic, and surprisingly comprehensive celebration of the series' history. | Wave | Cups | Release Date |
Regardless of which method you choose, —there is no "exclusive" content locked to one payment method.
While these items do not affect competitive play (they are purely cosmetic), they are highly sought after by collectors searching for the "+Exclusive" experience.
However, the base NSP is just the starting line. The magic happens when you layer on the updates.
: Highly technical city-mapping like Paris Promenade , Tokyo Blur , and Athens Dash adjust their barriers dynamically on every single lap. Released across six waves, the package effectively doubles
One question often asked in forums regarding is about performance. Because the DLC tracks were ported from Mario Kart Tour (a mobile game), they have a slightly different art style.
: Remastered tracks from throughout the series, including "new" courses like Sky-High Sundae and Squeaky Clean Sprint that debuted here or in Mario Kart Tour .
The pass extended beyond track additions by adding a completely refreshed roster of drivers to the character select grid. These drivers include specific trick animations and localized weight classes: Original Game Debut Weight Classification Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Petey Piranha Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Wiggler Mario Kart 7 Kamek Mario Kart Tour Diddy Kong Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Funky Kong Mario Kart Wii Pauline Mario Kart Tour Peachette Mario Kart Tour