Patch notes for Mario Kart 8’s second DLC and 200cc update released

It’s still a week away but why not pour over the patch notes for the upcoming update to Mario Kart 8. We learned earlier today just what tracks would be making up the final selection in the second DLC pack but what about changes to the game?

Most of it you already know, there’s 9 new amiibo activated racing suits, and 200cc mode added but Nintendo’s gone in-depth about just how it’ll all work.

To activate the 200cc mode you’ll need to have beaten all the previously available cups on 150cc to play it in Grand Prix mode. If you’re playing online with friends or randomly you can access 200cc right away. There will also now be sparks flying from your tires in 200cc whenever you brake, which you will need to do. Wii Remote players will be able to brake by pushing the B, 1 & 2 buttons together at the same time.

There’s also 10 new stamps to use on Miiverse, you can put the mini-map on the main screen with the minus buttons on the Wii U Pro Controller, Classic Controller and the Wii Remote and Nunchuck combo.

Here’s all the details straight from Nintendo.

Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 – Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8

• 3 Characters: Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser
• 4 Vehicles : Bone Rattler (Bike), City Tripper (Bike), Streetle (Kart), P-Wing (Kart)
• 8 Courses :
  • Animal Crossing: A special Animal Crossing inspired course that changes season – spring, summer, autumn, winter – each time you race. In time attack mode this track will be limited to Summer.
  • Big Blue: A remastered version of Big Blue from the F-ZERO series.
  • Super Bell Subway: Navigate an underground subway, and watch out for oncoming trains to reach the finish line.
  • Wild Woods: Drive up and down a giant tree inhabited by Toads and Shy Guys and experience a mysterious landscape.
  •  Baby Park (GCN): High-definition remake of a course featured in Mario Kart: Double Dash! – prepare for a chaotic course comprising 7 laps.
  • Cheese Land (GBA): High-definition remake of a course featured in Mario Kart: Super Circuit – full of cheese-themed obstacles and even a hungry giant Chain Chomp.
  • Koopa City (3DS): High-definition remake of a course featured in Mario Kart 7 – drive through the pouring rain at night in a city controlled by Bowser, and decked out in dazzling neon lights.
  • Ribbon Road (GBA): High-definition remake of a course featured in Mario Kart: Super Circuit – set in a miniaturised world packed with ribbons and toys.

Mario Kart 8 downloadable game update – free for all Mario Kart 8 owners
Main gameplay enhancements provided by the update:

• 200cc class added for Grand Prix (after completing all 150cc cups with a gold trophy), VS Race, and Online.
• 9 amiibo characters unlocking Mii racing suits: Wario, PAC-MAN, Olimar, Bowser, Sonic, Toad, Villager, Rosalina and Mega Man.

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