Mario Kart 8: Difference between revisions

MK8 Cat Peach Icon.png|[[Cat Peach]]* [[File:MK8 Cat Peach Emblem.png|32px]]<br>'''<span style="color:green">Medium</span>'''

MK8 Link Icon.png|[[Link]]* [[File:MK8 Link Emblem.png|32px]]<br>'''<span style="color:red">Heavy</span>'''

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MK8 Isabelle Icon.png|[[Isabelle]]* [[File:MK8 Isabelle Emblem.png|32px]]<br>'''<span style="color:dodgerblue">Light</span>'''

MK8 Blue Yoshi Icon.png|[[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]]* [[File:MK8 Blue Yoshi Emblem.png|32px]]<br>'''<span style="color:green">Medium</span>'''

MK8 Pink Yoshi Icon.png|[[Yoshi (species)|Pink Yoshi]]* [[File:MK8 Pink Yoshi Emblem.png|32px]]<br>'''<span style="color:green">Medium</span>'''

MK8 Black Yoshi Icon.png|[[Yoshi (species)|Black Yoshi]]* [[File:MK8 Black Yoshi Emblem.png|32px]]<br>'''<span style="color:green">Medium</span>'''

MK8 White Yoshi Icon.png|[[Yoshi (species)|White Yoshi]]* [[File:MK8 White Yoshi Emblem.png|32px]]<br>'''<span style="color:green">Medium</span>'''

MK8 Orange Yoshi Icon.png|[[Yoshi (species)|Orange Yoshi]]* [[File:MK8 Orange Yoshi Emblem.png|32px]]<br>'''<span style="color:green">Medium</span>'''

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On the same day as the release of the Mercedes DLC, an update for the game also was released which adds an option to display the map on the TV screen (just like in past ''Mario Kart'' games) by pressing {{button|wiiu|minus}} on the GamePad. A records section has been added to the main menu also by pressing {{button|wiiu|minus}}, which shows how many total coins have been collected, online wins and losses (just like ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''), and other statistics. The update also saves the players' last used vehicle combo (excluding DLC vehicle parts), lets them edit other players' highlight reels, and improves online stability.

 

Additionally, the maximum online race and battle ratings have increased from "9999" to "99999", like in ''Mario Kart 7''. The rating system has also been altered in that the amount of points that the players win or lose after an online race or battle is more drastic if there exists a large rating difference between participating players. In tournaments without race or battle limits, players can now have more than 1024 points during a tournament period; without the update, players with at least 1024 points have their score reset to zero for the next race/battle.

 

The speed values of the CPU racers has also been adjusted for tracks such as Dolphin Shoals. Also, animations of some characters, such as Daisy, Rosalina and Ludwig have been tweaked.  

 

The update also swaps the 'Next Race/Round/View Results' and 'View Highlight Reel' buttons in offline mode, and adds a Shop button on the main menu, where players can purchase and download add-on content.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2014/August/Nintendo-adds-three-Mercedes-Benz-cars-and-enhancements-to-Mario-Kart-8-from-27th-August-909198.html Nintendo adds three Mercedes-Benz cars and enhancements to Mario Kart 8 from 27th August]</ref> The character icons on the map HUD are also altered.

On November 13, 2014, the update to version 3.0 was made available. The update includes compatibility with [[amiibo]] figures and enables the first downloadable content pack for those who purchased it.<ref>http://mariokart8.nintendo.com/wiiu/amiibo/</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h74J_vHZcAo</ref> The update also allows the game to save any last used vehicle combo that uses any of the DLC vehicle parts or characters. Also, when a light racer bumps into a heavier one, it will be pushed less far away.<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-director-talks-dlc-hyrule-circuit-sec/1100-6423677/</ref><ref>http://nintendoeverything.com/mario-kart-8-director-on-choices-behind-the-nintendo-dlc-tracks-small-tweak-to-improve-lightweight-racers/#more-179710</ref>

 

In terms of online, the race and battle rating system has been modified to be less punishing to players who do poorly in a race or battle. Additionally, players can now set up tournaments that have cup limitations. The update is required to continue playing online, but players cannot play in rooms or tournaments that include the downloadable tracks until they have purchased them. Players that have not purchased the add-on packs can still encounter the included characters and vehicles online, but cannot select them.

Update version 4.1 was released on May 1, 2015. In addition to general gameplay adjustments and bug fixes, the update adds the Mirror and 200cc engine classes to Grand Prix mode by default, without having to unlock them.<ref>King, Ashley. (May 1, 2015.) [http://nintendotoday.com/mario-kart-8-update-now-live/ Mario Kart 8 update 4.1 is now live]. Nintendo Today. Retrieved May 1, 2015.</ref>

Update version 4.2 was released on August 3, 2023. This update patches a vulnerability in the game's network code which enables hackers to take full, remote control of a user's (unmodified) Wii U system during online multiplayer sessions.<ref>PabloMK7, Rambo6Glaz, and Fishguy6564 (December 22, 2022). [https://github.com/PabloMK7/ENLBufferPwn ENLBufferPwn (CVE-2022-47949)]. ''GitHub''. Retrieved December 25, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20221225025808/https://github.com/PabloMK7/ENLBufferPwn Archived] December 25, 2022, 02:58:08 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> The Recommended section in Tournaments was deleted, as was done in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' version 2.2.0.<ref>(August 3, 2023). [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10625/~/how-to-update-mario-kart-8 How to Update Mario Kart 8]. ''nintendo.com''. Retrieved August 3, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230803092151/https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10625/~/how-to-update-mario-kart-8 Archived] August 3, 2023, 09:21:51 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>