Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is 2017 kart racing game for the Nintendo Switch, and a re-release of Mario Kart 8 which came out for the Wii U. Deluxe includes all of the original DLC, as well as a revamped battle mode and other gameplay alterations. Nintendo has continued to add downloadable circuits and characters as paid DLC. Tracks are themed around locales from the Super Mario platform series and are populated with power-ups that help players gain advantages in races. In the new anti-gravity sequences, players drive on walls and ceilings. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe contains a variety of single-player and local and online multiplayer games modes, including Grand Prix racing and arena-based battle modes.