This enhanced port of Mario Kart 8 includes the base game, all patches from the Wii U version, and all content from the following DLC packages:
Mario Kart 8: Mercedes-Benz × Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8: The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8: Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8
It also features the following changes and additions, which are completely unique to this version of the game:
Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, King Boo, Dry Bones, Bowser Jr., and Gold Mario as playable characters
Koopa Clown, Inkstriker, and Splat Buggy as playable vehicles
Feather and Boo items, the former of which is only available in Battle Mode
The ability to carry two items at once
Battle Mode has been revamped and now uses its own exclusive courses
200cc is now playable in Time Trials
Various minor gameplay and graphical improvements and adjustments