One of the surprise announcements of last week’s Nintendo Direct was news about upcoming DLC for Mario Kart 8. We’ve known for a while now that characters from Animal Crossing are going to make their appearance in the series, but the real surprise of this DLC patch is the addition of the 200cc class, for even faster races that rely on skill and precision in addition to speed, speed, speed.
Check out the comparison that Nintendo UK has filmed above, showcasing both a 200cc and a 150cc race on the track, Piranha Plant Pipeway. You can see the extra speed from 200cc really makes it so you’ll need to be familiar with the tracks in order to remain competitive.
The DLC for Mario Kart 8 will be available on April 23.
