Racing game for the Nintendo Switch. Rated for ages 3 and up. Local multiplayer mode for up to 8 players. Online multiplayer mode for up to 12 players. 48 racetracks, new items, and over 40 characters. Featuring new smart steering for better track control. New game modes and characters. In addition to tracks and content that were previously available only as downloadable content on the Wii U, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also offers additional battle modes and new items. A few new characters join the racing fun, such as the Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. The battle mode has been revamped and now includes balloon battles and Bob-omb throwing. Double items, double the fun. Look forward to having two items at once in the future. New items from previous titles in the Mario Kart series are also included in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. For example, King Boo can steal items. There’s also something for newcomers to Mario Kart: a new smart steering feature that makes it significantly easier for players to stay on the track while driving.