DK Summit (theme)
| "DK Summit" | |
|---|---|
| "DK Summit" in Mario Kart Wii | |
| |
| Composed by: Unknown | |
| Genre | Drum and bass |
| Key | G Mixolydian, E Mixolydian |
| Time signature | 4 4 |
| First appearance | Mario Kart Wii (2008) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"DK Summit"[1] is a musical theme in Mario Kart Wii, where it plays in the race course of the same name.
History[edit]
Mario Kart Wii[edit]
Mario Kart Wii marks the first appearance of "DK Summit". It is also included in the official Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack album.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
In Mario Kart Tour, the original version of "DK Summit" plays in Wii DK Summit, which was first added in the Snow Tour.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as part of Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass, an arrangement of "DK Summit" plays in Wii DK Summit. This arrangement features more loud, low-pitched bass synths, notably during the opening of the arrangement. A looping drum set beat is added to the instrumentation whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place.
 Wii DK Summit - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info 0:30 |
| Wii DK Summit (Frontrunning) - The remix heard in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, an arrangement of "DK Summit" can play in Free Roam and during routes in Grand Prix or VS Race. In Grand Prix, it is one of three arrangements that can play on the route from Starview Peak to Sky-High Sundae in the Star Cup. In VS Race, it plays more often on routes from snowy tracks like DK Pass, Starview Peak and Sky-High Sundae.
| DK Summit - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart World | File info 0:30 |
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Wii DK Summit" from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart Wii | Wii | 2008 | Original | 「DKスノーボードクロス」 (DK Sunōbōdo Kurosu)[2] | |
| Mario Kart Tour | iOS, Android | 2021[a] | Original | ||
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2023[b] | Arrangement | "Wii DK Summit"[3] | |
| Remix | |||||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "DK Summit"[1] |
- ^ Added in the Snow Tour on February 24, 2021
- ^ Added in Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass on March 9, 2023
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack | 2011 | Original | 「DKスノーボードクロス」 (DK Sunōbōdo Kurosu) |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | DKスノーボードクロス[2] DK Sunōbōdo Kurosu |
DK Snowboard Cross |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Mario Kart World pause menu
- ^ a b Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack
- ^ Nintendo Music
