Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6: Release date, new characters and tracks
All 48 tracks are here, with some bonus new characters joining the fun!
The next (and final) wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC has been confirmed, with Wave 6 releasing this November!
Players who've paid for the DLC, either through the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass or the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass, will be able to jump into eight new tracks very soon indeed.
Alongside these, we're being treated to four new playable characters! Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline and Peachette are all being added as DLC characters as part of Wave 6.
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The eight new tracks of the final wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC feature the likes of DK Mountain from Mario Kart: Double Dash, Piranha Plant Cove from Mario Kart Tour and Rainbow Road from Mario Kart Wii.
Read on for the details on the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 release date, to see what new tracks have been confirmed for the DLC, and for a complete list of all new tracks and characters that have been added to the game as part of the Booster Course Pass.
When is the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 DLC release date?
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 DLC release date is 9th November 2023. You'll be able to drive, swim and glide across its new tracks soon!
The Wave 1 release took place on 18th March 2022, with a gap of roughly five months between that and the second batch of courses.
Wave 3 released in December 2022 and Wave 4 in March 2023. Wave 5, meanwhile, launched in July 2023.
Fast-forward to today and we've had to wait four months between the launch of Wave 5 and 6.
There are six 'Waves' to this DLC in total, with each one delivering another eight tracks to the fans – this means that once Wave 6 releases on 9th November, it will be the end of the Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It's been fun while it lasted.
What is the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 release time in the UK?
Based on previous form, we would predict that the Wave 6 tracks (and new characters) will become available in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at 12 midday GMT on 9th November, for players in the UK!
How to get new tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
To access the new tracks that are out now, you will need to buy the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass (it's £22.49 from Nintendo) or subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass (which is £34.99 for a year).
Plus, you will need a copy of the base game itself, either in digital or physical form. If you haven't bought it already, there are some options below that might interest you, or you could just head to the eShop on your Switch itself.
Nintendo has also announced that you will be able to buy the Booster Course Pass DLC as a physical box from 6th October 2023. This box set includes a download code for the Booster Course and some physical bonuses, including what looks like cards, stickers and pins. The physical version of the DLC does not come with the base game.
Once you've paid for all the things you need to pay for, this is how you get the new tracks: open the game and let it connect to the internet when it asks to check if you're allowed to access the new content.
After the game has done this check, you will find the new tracks on the course select menu in whichever mode you want to play. To access the new courses on the course select menu, you will need to press the R or L shoulder buttons to open the second page of tracks.
Full list of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC tracks
The complete list of confirmed new tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC is as follows:
Wave 6
- New playable characters: Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette
- 17 new Mii Racing Suits (as per OatmealDone's post on X - formerly Twitter)
- A jukebox that lets you listen to music from the game (as per the same post on X)
Acorn Cup
- Rome Avanti (Mario Kart Tour)
- DK Mountain (Mario Kart: Double Dash)
- Daisy Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)
- Piranha Plant Cove (Mario Kart Tour)
Spiny Cup
- Madrid Drive (Mario Kart Tour)
- Rosalina's Ice World (Mario Kart 7)
- Bowser's Castle 3 (Super Mario Kart)
- Rainbow Road (Mario Kart Wii)
Wave 5
- New playable characters: Kamek, Petey Piranha, and Wiggler
Feather Cup
- Athens Dash (Mario Kart Tour)
- Daisy Cruiser (Mario Kart: Double Dash)
- Moonview Highway (Mario Kart Wii)
- Squeaky Clean Sprint (Brand-new track)
Cherry Cup
- Los Angeles Laps (Mario Kart Tour)
- Sunset Wilds (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)
- Koopa Cape (Mario Kart Wii)
- Vancouver Velocity (Mario Kart Tour)
Wave 4
- New playable character: Birdo
Fruit Cup
- Amsterdam Drift (Mario Kart Tour)
- Riverside Park (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)
- DK's Snowboard Cross (Mario Kart Wii)
- Yoshi's Island (Brand-new track)
Boomerang Cup
- Bangkok Rush (Mario Kart Tour)
- Mario Circuit (Mario Kart DS)
- Waluigi Stadium (Mario Kart: Double Dash)
- Singapore Stadium (Mario Kart Tour)
Wave 3
Rock Cup
- London Loop (Mario Kart Tour)
- Boo Lake (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)
- Alpine Pass (Mario Kart 7)
- Maple Treeway (Mario Kart Wii)
Moon Cup
- Berlin Byways (Mario Kart Tour)
- Peach Gardens (Mario Kart DS)
- Merry Mountain (Mario Kart Tour)
- Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 7)
Wave 2
Turnip Cup
- New York Minute (Mario Kart Tour)
- Mario Circuit 3 (Super Mario Kart)
- Kalimari Desert (Mario Kart 64)
- Waluigi Pinball (Mario Kart DS)
Propeller Cup
- Sydney Sprint (Mario Kart Tour)
- Snow Land (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)
- Mushroom Gorge (Mario Kart Wii)
- Sky-High Sundae (Brand-new track)
Wave 1
Golden Dash Cup
- Paris Promenade (Mario Kart Tour)
- Toad Circuit (Mario Kart 7)
- Choco Mountain (Mario Kart 64)
- Coconut Mall (Mario Kart Wii)
Lucky Cat Cup
- Tokyo Blur (Mario Kart Tour)
- Shroom Ridge (Mario Kart DS)
- Sky Garden (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)
- Ninja Hideaway (Mario Kart Tour)
We know from the in-game menu that the other new cups will be called Acorn Cup and Spiny Cup. Read into those names however you like!
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Mario Kart 8 DLC price: Booster Course Pass explained
None of this Mario Kart 8 DLC is free, it's worth reiterating. You'll need to own the base game and pay an extra course to access the DLC content.
The Mario Kart 8 DLC price can be paid in two ways, and the amount differs depending on your preference. You can either buy the Booster Course Pass on its own, or you can get it included in a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass membership:
- Buy the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass (£22.49 from Nintendo)
- Buy a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass, one year membership (£34.99 from Nintendo)
The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass also includes a library of N64 games, a library of Sega Mega Drive games, a library of GBA games, and the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise DLC.
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