Summary
When it comes toMario Kartgames with the most tracks available,Mario Kart 8 Deluxewins by a long shot. Upon launch, the game already had all the base tracks and DLC tracks from the original Wii U title, but the booster DLC would double the number of playable tracks.
While many of the courses in this booster pack are from the mobile game Mario Kart Tour, there are also plenty of entries from previous Mario Kart games that have gotten a new coat of paint. However, some amazing courses are still missing, so here are some omissions that need to be added.
Updated on Jun 09, 2025, by Gary Kay: Now that the booster course DLC has finally wrapped up, the number of playable courses in the game has indeed doubled! Now that we know all of the courses in the complete booster course pack, we can look at the best courses that were passed up from being included in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
8Moo Moo Farm
N64 - Mushroom Cup
You might see the name of this track and be confused since Moo Moo Meadows is already in Mario Kart 8 and is one of the most iconic tracks having been ported over from Mario Kart Wii; however, Moo Moo Farm is a similarly named track that is completely different.
While Moo Moo Farm might not be as iconic as its younger sibling, it is still just as fun to race. The course was also featured in Mario Kart DS as well, where it managed to impact another generation as well. While another Moo Moo-themed track might seem overboard, the theming is still fun, and it would have been great to see it in8 Deluxe’s style.
7Dino Dino Jungle
Double Dash - Special Cup
While Double Dash is seen as one of the more obscure Mario Kart games with its unique play style and being on the less popular Game Cube, it is still a cult classic for a reason, and one of these reasons is the track variety. One of the best tracks original to this game has only reappeared in console Mario Kart games again in Dino Dino Jungle.
The prehistoric-themed level has plenty of unique obstacles and an interesting layout that has only featured in 7 and tour since its initial release, and it would have been amazing to see how it looks and plays if it had been ported onto 8 Deluxe.
6Peach Beach
Double Dash - Mushroom Cup
Peach Beach is a clear highlight when it comes to the courses that are original to Double Dash. It has memorable set pieces and locations but feels incredibly fast-paced and fun to race through. The course was popular enough after its debut in Double Dash to return on the Wii, but it has been absent from console entries since then.
While the map still looks amazing on both Gamecube and Wii, it would lookeven better on the Switch, and the potential for added details in the scenery is almost endless. If there is one thing modern Mario needs, it is more references to Mario Sunshine.
5Rainbow Road
DS - Special Cup
While Mario Kart DS did not have the graphical ability of other games like Double Dash, Wii, and 7, it is impressive just how many memorable courses the portable classic spawned. A track that is assured to nearly always be remembered fondly is Rainbow Road, and DS' iteration is one of the best.
While it does not have any of the more unique theming that can be seen in later Rainbow Roads, the layout of the course is its strength. Thetwists and turns keep this track chaotic, and it would have been amazing to see how it could have been re-imagined if brought into 8 Deluxe.
4Delfino Square
DS - Flower Cup
One of the classic tracks that makes Mario Kart DS such a memorable game is Delfino Square. The course is pretty simple since it features quite early on in Mario Kart DS; however, it has a fun layout with a unique setting to match. The course takes clear inspiration from Delfino Plaza in Mario Sunshine and uses this to its strength to give it a fun atmosphere.
The course made its way into Mario Kart Wii but has not been featured in another Mario Kart game since. There are plenty of stunning town-based courses in 8 Deluxe, so getting to see a classic one remade would have been a great opportunity.
3Airship Fortress
DS - Star Cup
What was so amazing about Mario Kart DS at launch, and even looking back at it now, is how much atmosphere and grandeur the developers created in the courses present in the game. One of the most atmospheric and fondly remembered courses is Airship Fortress.
The course is a clear callback to the fortresses that Mario has to work through in traditional Mario platformers, and it pulls on as many references as possible. The track also has a fantastic sense of scale, with the jump into the broken tower putting the rest of the course into perspective.
2Shy Guy Bizarre
Mario Kart 7 - Mushroom Cup
While Mario Kart 7 is often overlooked since Mario Kart 8 launched so soon after it, the original courses it introduced are still some of the best in the series. One of the best in the game is Shy Guy Bizarre, which creates an atmospheric Bizarre at night that you race through, choosing from a few different paths.
The different options of paths and how this course takes full advantage of the new flying mechanic are why this course would flourish in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Hopefully, in the next Mario Kart entry, we can see this course with a new coat of paint.
1Wuhu Loop
7 - Flower Cup
One of the best features introduced in Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS that is often overlooked because of the gliding and underwater riding are the longer tracks. A handful of tracks featured in 7 use just one extended track instead of looping three times. This continued into Mario Kart 8, and the tracks that use this feature, while being a little harder to memorize, always end up being some of the best.
A standout example of this is Wuhu Loop. The track celebrates the now nostalgic setting of Wii Sports Resort. While the subject matter now lacks a little relevance, if it had been featured in 8 Deluxe, it would have been a great call back and a fun track.
