'Mario Kart 8' DLC release date: pack 3 tipped to launch in 2017

"Mario Kart 8" for the Wii U Nintendo

The official Twitter account of Nintendo Europe recently posted a photo of the Kalimari Desert track from "Mario Kart 64" and along with it the caption that reads "Good things come to those who wait." A hashtag for "Mario Kart 8" is also included, causing rumors to spread that Nintendo is launching a third DLC pack for the Wii U game. 

As stated in a report from Gamer Zone, the Twitter accounts for Italy, Spain and France have also posted the same photo and caption. While it is common for companies to release the same image for different countries, it is also noted as a business tactic to market something to an international market.  

Fans speculate that if Nintendo is indeed going to release a third DLC pack for "Mario Kart 8" then the image is an indication that it will focus on bringing back tracks and elements from older games in the franchise, such as the featured Kalimari Desert track. 

Gamer Zone also points out that the Wii U is basically a dead console as of the moment given how there are no new games coming out, third-party support has been halted and even Nintendo is shifting its focus to their new console, the upcoming Nintendo NX. 

It is possible that this means "Mario Kart 8" will be ported to the NX and will receive further support on a new console or that this is the final DLC for the Wii U game before Nintendo launches "Mario Kart 9" on the NX. 

The featured image, the Kalimari Desert track, was used in "Mario Kart 7" for the 3DS and other older tracks have reappeared in the "Mario Kart" games over the years. The first two DLC packs for "Mario Kart 8," however, notably did not focus on bringing back old tracks but incoprorated elements from "The Legend of Zelda" and "Animal Crossing."

Newsletter Stay up to date with Christian Today
News
What should Christians make of Tommy Robinson?
What should Christians make of Tommy Robinson?

In demanding that the likes of Robinson be banned from the Oxford Union, the clergy are in effect setting their own limit on freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

Christian woman persecuted by Iranian regime sentenced to 9 years in prison
Christian woman persecuted by Iranian regime sentenced to 9 years in prison

A Christian convert in Iran has been sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison on trumped-up charges linked to state security and anti-government activity.

John Lennox fears AI is making us lazy
John Lennox fears AI is making us lazy

Christian media leaders heard calls for courage, authenticity and discernment at the recent Revive 2026 conference.

Does the Church of England need to re-think its messaging?
Does the Church of England need to re-think its messaging?

If you look at the Church of England’s communications all that it ever seems to highlight is the good works that Christians do to improve the temporal well-being of their neighbours. It is right to highlight these things, but they are not the primary reason for the Church’s existence.