Exploring the diverse roster of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe racers? This guide covers every playable competitor. Since its debut, Nintendo’s racing phenomenon continues dominating sales charts, with its character selection being a key attraction.

Complete list of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe drivers:

Mario – medium-heavy

The iconic plumber serves as a balanced option for beginners, maintaining consistent performance across speed and handling metrics.

Luigi – medium-heavy

Mario’s sibling stands out in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, particularly known for his intense glare during races.

Princess Peach – medium

The Mushroom Kingdom’s ruler demonstrates surprising racing prowess, possibly funding her pastry habits through karting victories.

Princess Daisy – medium

Sarasaland’s energetic monarch brings competitive spirit from various sports spinoffs to the racetrack.

Rosalina – heavy

The cosmic guardian from Super Mario Galaxy offers substantial weight for enhanced traction on challenging courses.

Tanooki Mario – medium

This raccoon-inspired variant maintains Mario’s classic weight class despite his furry transformation.

Cat Peach – medium

Princess Peach’s feline form combines agility with visual charm from Super Mario 3D World.

Yoshi – medium

The dinosaur companion retains his signature balancing act between speed and control since the SNES era.

Toad – light

Mushroom Kingdom’s cheerful resident boasts high acceleration despite his compact stature.