First MK8 update is now online! It includes the free Mercedes Benz DLC, plus the ability to pre-order the new DLC (Animal Crossing and Zelda). Here are the changes this sparkling new update brings:

• Adds the ability to access the in-game shop and download three free Mercedes-Benz cars: Mercedes-Benz GLA, 300 SL Roadster, and Silver Arrow.
• Adds the ability to display the course map on the TV screen during races.
• Adds "Play Stats" option to the main menu, allowing users to see gameplay statistics such as total number of coins collected, win-loss record in online play, and more
• Adds the ability to change options of others’ Mario Kart TV downloaded highlight reels, such as changing the focus to a new character or event
• Changes the default menu option after each race to "Next Race", followed by "Watch Highlight Reel"
• Improves the vehicle selection process and saves the most recent vehicle customisation settings that were selected, even if the Wii U console is powered down between play sessions
• Improves stability of connection in online play to enhance the user experience
• Increases the maximum attainable Player Rating and Battle Rating from 9999 to 99999
• Introduces additional enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment

Source

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BONUS Zelda/AC AOC trailer (thanks PwerlvlAmy for the link)

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Mercedes Karts in action (thanks ZyroXZ2 for the videos)

Allow me to help you! I grabbed some screenies of patch 2.0, lol

ZyroXZ2 said: Allow me to help you! I grabbed some screenies of patch 2.0, lol

Why thank you! Those are some really nice screenshots

What I don't like is this change:

"Increases the maximum attainable Player Rating and Battle Rating from 9999 to 99999"

It could make the online like MK7

Come on, man, I just posted screenshots... Geez, lol

n about time trial?
nothing new? still only 1 ghost?

So they wanted to reveal it anyway today?
I thought this was a huge leak.

RealGamingExpert said: So they wanted to reveal it anyway today? I thought this was a huge leak.

Gaming journalism at its finest...

It's not a "leak" when the DLC is posted directly to the Nintendo UK site, lol...

There was nothing "leaked", it was just posted and announced shortly thereafter

This is one of the issues I still have with the game. You should be able to follow your friends' timetrials and the game should automatically download them or at least send/receive a Miiverse msg saying you got beaten. If they used Miiverse for timetrials challenges, then a way to do it is that each track would of had its individual sub-forum in the timetrial Miiverse section.

Oh, I don't know what to think of that...

And fire hopping is still there...

Only a few updates more and the game is finally finished :)