When Nintendo released Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch in 2017, it was heralded as the definitive version of the Wii U classic. For years, it remained the pinnacle of kart racing, yet fans clamored for new content. In 2022, Nintendo answered with the announcement of the Booster Course Pass—a massive expansion that effectively doubled the size of the game.
Unlike the Wii U DLC, which let you pick and choose, the BCP is an all-or-nothing walled garden. Furthermore, the only way to access the BCP without paying $24.99 is via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. mariokart8deluxenspboostercoursepassdlc exclusive
Additionally, purchasing or accessing the pass through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack adds a unique Super Star icon next to the game's version number on the title screen to signify the active DLC status . The Final Lap: An In-Depth Look at the
Originally, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launched with a robust selection of 48 courses plus Battle Mode arenas. The Booster Course Pass, released in six waves between March 2022 and November 2023, added 48 additional courses. This effectively doubled the game’s content. Exclusive: Paris Promenade, Tokyo Blur, Ninja Hideaway
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