How to Access Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Content
Follow these steps to play the courses and characters included in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass on Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch.
Before you start
You will need:
- Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe software, updated to the latest version
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How to update game software
- Ensure the console is connected to the Internet.
- From the HOME Menu, select (but do not start) the icon for the software you wish to update.
- Press the + Button or – Button on your controller, then select Software Update followed by Via the Internet.
For more details, see How to Update Software on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Update Software on Nintendo Switch.
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How to update game software
- An Internet connection
Information
You can race on additional courses and play as new characters with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass by purchasing the pass on Nintendo eShop or by downloading it at no additional cost after becoming a member of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
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How to purchase a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack memberships can be purchased directly through the Nintendo eShop (either on Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch or through the Nintendo Store).
Additionally, download codes for memberships (including Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack memberships) can be purchased through select retailers.
For more information, see Nintendo Switch Online Service FAQ.
Use the information below to understand the difference between purchasing the DLC and downloading it for free as a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member.
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Purchasing the DLC vs downloading as a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member
Nintendo eShop Purchase Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership Cost $24.99 USD Free with membership Who can play - All Users on the console where the account that purchased the DLC has loaded the virtual game card
- The account that purchased the DLC can also play on any console using the online license setting
- Any account with an Individual Membership
- All accounts that are part of a Family Group with a Family Membership
When it can be played Indefinitely For the duration of the active membership Internet requirements - Internet connection not required to access content
- Internet connection and Nintendo Switch Online membership required to use online features
- Internet connection may be required when launching the game
- Internet connection required to use online features
Content included Six waves of eight courses, additional characters Six waves of eight courses, additional characters
What to do
- Download the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC.The DLC must be downloaded to your console to access the content. If it has been deleted, it can be redownloaded.
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How to Purchase or Download Content in Nintendo Switch 2 eShop
- Search for the game you want to purchase, and select it to reach the game details page.
- Any DLC or In-Game Items associated with the game will also be available through the game details page. Select the individual DLC/item from the game details to proceed with purchasing it.
- Select Continue. One of several different options will appear, depending on the game and your funds balance.
- Review the items, then select Confirm Purchase to buy them. The download will begin automatically and you can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
- If the item displays "Virtual Game Cards" or "Hidden Software", then this indicates you have already purchased the item with this Nintendo Account. Learn more about downloading an item that is already purchased.
For more information, please see How to Purchase or Download Content in Nintendo eShop
- Search for the game you want to purchase, and select it to reach the game details page.
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How to Purchase or Download Content in Nintendo Switch eShop
- Locate the game you want to purchase, and select it to reach the game details page.
- Select Proceed to Purchase. One of several different options will appear, depending on the game and your funds balance.
- Review the items, then select Confirm Purchase to buy them. The download will begin automatically, and you can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
For more information, please see How to Purchase or Download Content in Nintendo Switch eShop
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How to redownload DLC
To redownload DLC, load the virtual game card for the DLC:
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Virtual Game Cards
Tarjetas de juego virtuales
Cartes de jeu virtuelles
Cartões de jogo virtuais
from the HOME Menu.
- Select your user.
- If prompted, enter your user verification PIN or enter your Nintendo Account password.
- Select the DLC you want to redownload from the list of your virtual game cards.
- Select Load on This System Cargar en esta consola Charger sur cette console Carregar neste console .
- The DLC will begin downloading. You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
For more details, including how to redownload DLC that is not located with your virtual game cards, read How to Redownload Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Digital Content.
- Select
Virtual Game Cards
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How to download the DLC as a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member
- Begin a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership or join a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family Membership, if you do not already have an active membership.
- Select the Nintendo eShop icon on the HOME Menu to open the Nintendo eShop.
- Select the Nintendo Switch Online menu on the left.
- Under "Expansion Pack Content", select the icon for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC.
- Under "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Content", select Download.
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How to Purchase or Download Content in Nintendo Switch 2 eShop
- Start the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe software from the HOME Menu.
- At the course selection screen, press Up on the control stick to view the Booster Course Pass courses available to play.
- For information on which courses are currently available, please see our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass FAQ.
