Out of nowhere, Nintendo just announced that Link, who is sporting his Champion’s Tunic from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is available now as free DLC in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the Master Cycle Zero, Ancient Tires, and Paraglider have been added as new vehicle options.
According to Nintendo’s website, the 1.6.0 update also includes some gameplay improvements and other unlisted content.
You can watch the reveal trailer here:
A new update to #MarioKart 8 Deluxe is available now for #NintendoSwitch! Race like a champion with the Master Cycle Zero and Champion’s Tunic Link from The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild! This update also includes the Ancient Tires and the Paraglider parts! pic.twitter.com/cpxwRpdhcB
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 20, 2018
Author’s Note: What do you think this means for the future of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? What additional content do you want to see in the game? Let us know in the comments!
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