Mario Kart fans debate graphical quality of forthcoming DLC tracks Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Mario Kart fans debate graphical quality of forthcoming DLC tracks A tour de force? News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 11 Feb 2022 43 comments Mario Kart fans have been debating the graphical quality of the new DLC tracks set to be released. Announced at the latest Nintendo Direct, an extra 48 tracks are on their way to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch; a mix of classics from past games and newer tracks from mobile iteration Mario Kart Tour. Yet despite being updated for the Switch, some fans are disappointed that the graphical style appears to differ. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: February's Nintendo Direct Digested Despite being a re-release of a WiiU game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has stood the test of time as one of the console's best looking games. The new DLC tracks, though, appear less detailed and with a more cartoon look similar to Mario Kart Tour. A video from YouTube channel GameXplain compares the graphics from the new DLC trailer to the original track incarnations. Of course, comparing tracks from the Game Boy Advance, N64 and Wii shows a marked difference with the Switch, with tracks now having brighter colours and sharper textures. Yet even those tracks from Mario Kart Tour look to be slightly updated, though they do retain the mobile game's artistic style. I dunno if this is gonna bother people but I feel like it should be pointed out: The tracks they're adding to MK8 Deluxe look completely different from the courses in the original game.The artstyle looks just like the Mario Kart Tour app, how do y'all feel about this? pic.twitter.com/7iyvJr56zk- JOLLY J (@DynamoSuperX) February 9, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings as hyped as i am about the new Mario Kart DLC, im really sad the visuals use the Tour artstyle. Everything looks smooth and rubbery compared to 8's more realistic fleshed out style. pic.twitter.com/ZGIe80DhrV- MercyKnifed (@MercyKnifed) February 9, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Over on Reddit, fans have been debating which style they prefer and whether it even matters. Either way, it's hard to grumble at the inclusion of so many new tracks no matter what the graphical differences, especially when bundled in with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store