Early morning maintenance has cleared for Mario Kart 8, which means the new update is now ready for you to download. In order to grab the Mercedes DLC pack, you’ll need to head over to the eShop and select it. Doing this will mean the 2.0 update starts automatically for you, which brings improved features like statistics, an on-screen TV map, as well as a menu showing several future DLC packs, featuring characters like Link. Here’s the full changelog:
Version 2.0
- Displays an in-game shop menu on the main start screen, which will take you through what’s included in the new DLC packs arriving November this year and May 2015.
- The in-game shop menu will also give you access to the Mercedes free downloadable content, if you haven’t already downloaded it from the eShop.
- Displays statistics on the main start page, giving players access to the number of coins they’ve collected, win-loss record play, favorite courses and characters, number of boosts and super boosts, etc.
- Adds the ability to display an on-screen TV map both on the main TV screen and on the GamePad for off-TV play. To enable this feature simply press the select button (or (-) minus button) on your chosen controller.
- Changes the default menu option after a race to select “Next Race” with the “Watch Highlight Reel” following after.
- Enables a system memory function – even when your Wii U is powered down – in order to save your favored vehicle customization.
- Increases the maximum player race or battle rating to 99,999 from 9,999.
- Improves stability for online races and battles, as well a number of other fixes for overall player enjoyment.
- Mercedes DLC pack adds three vehicles, including the Mercedes-Benz GLA, 300 SL Roadster and the Silver Arrow.
