: Includes all characters and courses that were originally paid DLC on the Wii U.
To discourage "item bagging" (stopping or driving backward to get better items), the update prevents players from acquiring strong items if they stop or reverse at item boxes.
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For homebrew users, the 3.0 update combined with the full game is typically required to access all 96 tracks and character roster additions offline 1.2.4 . What’s Included in the "3.0 Full" Update? The 3.0.0 update is massive, providing the following: 1. New Playable Characters (Wave 6) Diddy Kong (Returns from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Wii ) Funky Kong (Returns from Mario Kart Wii ) Pauline (Debuts from Mario Kart Tour ) Peachette (Debuts from Mario Kart Tour ) 2. New Courses (Wave 6) The update adds two new cups to the Booster Course Pass: Acorn Cup: Rome Avanti (Tour) DK Mountain (GameCube) Daisy Circuit (Wii) Piranha Plant Cove (Tour) Spiny Cup: Madrid Drive (Tour) Rosalina’s Ice World (3DS) Bowser Castle 3 (SNES) Rainbow Road (Wii) 3. Additional Features and Costumes
The update, released on November 8, 2023 , represents the final major content milestone for the game, primarily introducing Wave 6 of the Booster Course Pass . This "full" update brings the game's total track count to 96 and adds a suite of features including a new Music Player and significantly revised item mechanics. New Content: Booster Course Pass Wave 6
Approximately 15.2 GB (Base + Update + DLC).
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 3.0.0 update , released on November 8, 2023, is the major final content patch that introduced the sixth and final wave of the Booster Course Pass DLC . This update expanded the game to a total of 96 courses and added four new playable characters New Content & Characters Booster Course Pass Wave 6
| Format | Abbreviation | Typical Use | Key Characteristics | |--------|--------------|-------------|----------------------| | | Nintendo Submission Package | Digital downloads from Nintendo eShop, updates, DLC | Encrypted container (AES‑256) that includes title metadata, assets, and a manifest. Installable directly by the Switch OS. | | XCI | eXecutable Cartridge Image | Physical game cartridges and backup copies | Raw image of the game card, containing the same encrypted data as NSP plus a cartridge‑specific header. Requires a physical cartridge slot or a compatible emulator to run. |
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Increased the invincibility time for many character and vehicle combinations.