How to Access Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC Content
In this article, you'll learn how to access the content included in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC.
Important
In order to play the content in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC, you must have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (sold separately).
You can play the content in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass by purchasing it on Nintendo eShop or by downloading it at no additional cost if you have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
Use the table below to understand the difference between purchasing the DLC and downloading it for free with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
Nintendo eShop Purchase | Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership | |
Cost | Price available on Nintendo eShop | As part of membership for no additional cost |
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 Nintendo Account 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 required when launching the game - Internet connection required to use online features |
Save data | - Stored on the console - Nintendo Switch Online membership required for save data backup feature | - Stored on the console - If membership expires, save data is retained and can be accessed again after purchasing another membership or purchasing the DLC separately |
What to do
Will you be accessing the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass through a Nintendo eShop purchase or through a free download as part of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership?
Playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass content without a standalone purchase or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass membership
Players who have not purchased the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass separately or accessed it for no additional cost as part of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership can still play the new available courses in the following scenarios:
Via Online Play > Friends and Rivals mode, if the room host has purchased the content or has access to it through a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. All players in a Friends and Rivals room can freely choose from the cups and courses available to the room host.
Via Online Play > Global, Regional and Tournament modes, available randomly as part of the courses offered before each race.
For information on which courses are currently available, please see our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass official page.
Via Wireless Play, if the room host has purchased the content or has access to it through a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. All players in a Wireless Play room can freely choose from the cups and courses available to the room host.