Nintendo officially announced Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U during E3 2013, revealing gameplay footage and features.
Mario Kart 8 was released worldwide for the Nintendo Wii U, becoming a major hit and one of the best-selling games on the platform.
Nintendo announced Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch, an enhanced port of the original game with additional content and features.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released alongside the Nintendo Switch console, quickly becoming one of the system’s flagship titles.
The discovery and implementation of anti-gravity technology revolutionizes racing, allowing karts to drive on walls and ceilings.
The inaugural race of Mario Kart 8 is held, showcasing new features like anti-gravity racing and introducing new tracks and characters.
Several new characters, including the likes of Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl, join the racing circuit, expanding the competitive field.
The grand championship race is held, featuring all the tracks and new gameplay modes unique to Mario Kart 8.
Mario Kart 8 integrates gliding and underwater racing segments into various tracks, adding new dimensions to races.