Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch will release on April 28 and won’t be just a simple remaster.

　　Nintendo didn’t really highlight its new Mario Kart installment on the Switch, but the official press release reveals some interesting info. Aside from all Mario Kart 8 DLC, characters, and tracks, the Switch version will include new game modes, tracks, and new characters.

　　“Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle-mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!”, reads the official Mario Kart 8 Deluxe fact sheet.

　　The following new features will be included with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch:

　　New Battle Modes: Balloon Battle and Bob-omb BlastNew Characters, including Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.New Courses, including Urchin Underpass, Battle Stadium, GCN Luigi’s Mansion, and SNES Battle Course 1New Smart steering feature on 200cc for novices and kidsThree new Splatoon inspired vehicles will be addedIn a race,  players can now carry two items at once in a raceNew items added, including Boo, the item stealing ghost, and the Feather.When docked, the racer will render in 1080p, implying a lower resolution when playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in portable mode.

　　We’ve included a fresh batch of screenshots down below, check them out.

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　　Mario Kart Deluxe 8 launches on April 28 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.