Free Mercedes DLC rolls into Mario Kart 8 later this month

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Following word that the previously Japan-exclusive Mercedes Benz-themed DLC for Mario Kart 8 would be appearing in the West, we now have an official launch date: August 27.

"An Aug. 27 game update to Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U console will deliver a variety of new features for players, including the ability in-game to download three free Mercedes-Benz cars that players can race: the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s," reads Nintendo's official statement. As fits the Mushroom Kingdom setting, each of these vehicles can be customized using Mario Kart 8's selection of whimsical automobile parts, though the GLA features its own, unique wheel options.

Additionally, the update will tweak a few annoyances in Mario Kart 8. Online stability will be improved, the leaderboards seen between races will offer more useful information and players will be granted more options when viewing Mario Kart TV replays. Best of all, the update will be available as a free download to anyone with a Wii U and a copy of the game.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/06/free-mercedes-dlc-rolls-into-mario-kart-8-later-this-month/

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1989Posted:

Ortho
RSL Im going to get this on my JTAG, looks fun :)


You can play this on a jtag?


Thinking the same thing didnt know

DusknoirPosted:

There is nothing cooler than Luigi pimping out a Mercedes.

1989Posted:

Haha this looks pretty cool

TravitorPosted:

Zips This looks awesome to be honest, would love to have this.


same here. if I had a Wii U I had got it for sure.

ZipsPosted:

This looks awesome to be honest, would love to have this.

BrigandPosted:

Can't wait for this to come out. Mainly play Mario Kart 8 as it is really fun and entertaining.

DragonPosted:

Wow, this seems really interesting. I knew nothing about a mercedes in Mario Kart! haha.

OrthoPosted:

RSL Im going to get this on my JTAG, looks fun :)


You can play this on a jtag?

RugsPosted:

Now that's a real DLC! Good job Nintendo

RSLPosted:

Im going to get this on my JTAG, looks fun :)