"Masterbike Zero" from "The Legend of Zelda: BotW" appears in "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" on Switch!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" for the Switch, currently on sale from Nintendo, can now be played with "Link (in his heroic outfit)" and "Masterbike Zero" from "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild".

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" is the latest title in the "Mario Kart" series, in which players can enjoy highly strategic racing with gimmicks and items with various effects on the course.

The Wii U version of "Mario Kart 8" includes all additional paid content distributed after its release, as well as new elements such as new characters, courses, and cars unique to this title, making it the largest volume Mario Kart in the series.

The "Battle Mode" courses have been redesigned for battles, and new rules have been added to make the battles more heated than ever before.

In addition, the new "Steering Wheel Assist" feature allows drivers to drive without going off course, making the game a fun experience for beginners and experts alike.

By downloading the update "Ver. 1.6.0" distributed today, July 20 (Fri.), players will be able to play with "Link (in his heroic outfit)" and "Masterbike Zero" from "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild"!

The four new items are "Link (Clothing of Heroes)", "Masterbike Zero", "Ancient Tire", and "Parasail". With the "Guardian Knife++" in jump action and the "Parasail" in glide, why not become Link from "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and race around the circuit to your heart's content?

In addition, the Nintendo eShop is offering the downloadable version of "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" for 30 percent off the regular price of 4,520 yen (including tax) from July 20 (Fri.) at 10:00 until August 2 (Thu.) at 23:59. If you are considering purchasing the game, do not miss this opportunity!

■"Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" downloadable version purchase page
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" download page

Product Information
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
・Release date: April 28, 2017 (Friday)
・Price: 5,980 yen (excluding tax) Package version/download version

*Download version will be available at a discounted price until August 2, 2018 at 23:59.
*Use of online play requires a subscription to the "Nintendo Switch Online" paid service.
*This is a free trial until the official launch of the service in September 2018.

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