DK Summit (theme)
- Not to be confused with DK Pass (theme).
| "DK Summit" | |
|---|---|
| "DK Summit" in Mario Kart Wii | |
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| Composed by: Unknown (either Asuka Hayazaki or Ryo Nagamatsu) | |
| Genre | Drum and bass |
| Key | G Mixolydian, E Mixolydian |
| Time signature | Common time |
| First appearance | Mario Kart Wii (2008) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"DK Summit"[1] (known as "DK's Snowboard Cross" in PAL regions) 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. It is likewise titled "Wii DK Summit" in the Nintendo Music app. 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, a blues rock arrangement of "DK Summit", can play in Free Roam during the day, on the route from Starview Peak to Sky-High Sundae in the Star Cup, and on VS Race routes coming from DK Pass, Starview Peak, and Sky-High Sundae during the day. It is fully titled "DK Summit (Mario Kart Wii)" and "DK's Snowboard Cross (Mario Kart Wii)" in the Nintendo Music app, depending on the region. The arrangement has a section that references "the lick".
| DK Summit (Mario Kart Wii) - 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
Image for "DK Summit (Mario Kart Wii)" from Mario Kart World 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 (Mario Kart Wii)"[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) | |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Music) | 2024 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) | "Wii DK Summit" | |
| Mario Kart World (Nintendo Music) | 2026[a] | Past arrangement (Mario Kart World) | "DK Summit (Mario Kart Wii)" |
- ^ Added to the album on June 29, 2026
Naming[edit]
Internal names[edit]
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart Wii | sound/strm/n_Snowboard32_n.brstm | N Snowboard | New Snowboard |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | DKスノーボードクロス DK Sunōbōdo Kurosu | DK Snowboard Cross | [2] | |
| Spanish | Cima DK | DK Peak | [4] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Mario Kart World (Nintendo Music)
- ^ a b Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack
- ^ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Music)
- ^ Mario Kart World pause menu (Ver. 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.7.0)