Mario Kart 8 added new characters to the game and players looking for ways to unlock them. Prior to this addition, the game had 42 characters, but that number will change to 50 in some time. That is right the game is about to add 6 new characters. And the best part is one has already been confirmed. So here is how you can get the new DLC characters in MK8 Deluxe.
How to Unlock New DLC Characters in MK8 Deluxe
You need to purchase the Booster Course Pass DLC to get the new characters in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. There is a chance they might add unlock criteria for them when launched. But we can assume that Birdo will come unlocked and ready to select.
There are two ways you can get the Booster Course Pass DLC. You could either buy the Booster Course Pass DLC for $24.99 USD. Or you can also buy the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership to get the Booster Course Pass with it.
As for the unlock criteria for new characters, they could be similar to what you had for unlocking Rosalina, Toadette, Larry, and more. That is you might need to get Gold in Grand Prix mode.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Unlockable Characters List:
- Peachette
- Diddy Kong
- Pauline
- Funky Kong
- Petey Piranha
- Wiggler
- Kamek
- Birdo
New Characters in MK8 Deluxe DLC
Update: With the Booster Course Pass Wave 6, the new characters that you can unlock are Diddy Kong, Pauline, Funky Kong, and Peachette. So the speculations around them were correct! The below information is from the past Booster Course Pass Waves.
Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek are confirmed to release with the Booster Course Pass DLC Wave 5. All three of these characters have been in previous Mario Kart games.
Birdo is confirmed to release with the Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass DLC. The best part is you get a total of 9 color options to select when playing as her. Aside from that, the character selection screen has also been updated. A new row has been added with Birdo at the top and 5 question marks below her. And with the latest information about the wave 5 there are still openings for 2 more characters. Fans and many players expect them to be:
- Diddy Kong
- Pauline
- Funky Kong
But they are just speculations, who knows they might do a crossover and add characters from their other games like Zelda, Samus, or Kirby.
That covers this guide on all the new DLC characters in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and how to unlock & get them. Since you like playing this game be sure to check out our Mario Kart 8 characters list.