Latest Mario Kart 8 Trailer Showcases Two Brand New Items

Mario Kart 8

Mario Kart 8 is Nintendo’s next hot game for the Wii U that is scheduled for release late next month. We usually don’t get new trailers outside of Nintendo Directs, but Nintendo chose to be different today by releasing a brand new trailer for the game that reveals some returning and new characters, items, and stages that we did not know about prior.

One of the big new additions found in this trailer is in the inclusion of the Boomerang from Super Mario 3D Land and the Piranha Plant from Super Mario 3D World. We also are seeing the return of Shy Guy, Lakitu, and Metal Mario. Lastly, we see a glimpse of both the new Rainbow Road as well as a remake of the Nintendo 64 version of the game, among other returning and new stages.

Mario Kart 8 will release for the Wii U on May 30.