Mario Kart 8

Mario Kart 8

Racing • Arcade
2014

Mario Kart 8 is an upcoming Racing/Arcade game releasing on Wii U. Scheduled to launch on May 29, 2014.

Developed by Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1 and published by Nintendo.

Release Date: 05/30/2014

Released
Mario Kart 8 cover
trailer

Story

Turn your racing experience upside down! Nintendo’s Mario Kart franchise comes to the Wii U console in full HD, introducing new racing circuit designs and anti-gravity karts that will have players driving upside down. And for the first time, all of Bowser’s seven Koopalings are playable characters-- get a taste of being bad on the race track by playing as Iggy, Larry, Lemmy, Ludwig, Morton, Roy and Wendy. Players will also enjoy a variety of series-favorite features, including the return of 12-player online competitive play, hang-gliders, underwater racing and motorbikes.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Wii U

Genres

RacingArcade

Developer

  • Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1

Publisher

  • Nintendo

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Multiplayer

  • Offline: up to 5 players

Part of

  • Mario Bros. franchise
  • Mario franchise
  • Yoshi franchise
  • Donkey Kong franchise
  • The Legend of Zelda franchise
  • Animal Crossing franchise
  • F-Zero franchise
  • Excite franchise
  • Wario franchise

Ratings & Reviews

91%
Critic Score
15 reviews
87%
User Score
642 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyKidsParty

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerSplit screen

Key Features

amusement parkdolphincrossoveronlinesequelyoshiamiiboinstant replay

Release Information

Primary Release Date

May 29, 2014

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Wii U

May 29, 2014
North America
May 30, 2014
Europe
May 29, 2014
Japan
December 31, 2014
Unknown

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

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