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|released= November 13, 2014
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|release= November 13, 2014
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'''''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8''''' is a DLC pack for {{MK8}} released on November 13, 2014.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=In 2014, Link appeared in a DLC pack for ''Mario Kart 8'' on the Wii U.|book=A&A|page=399}}</ref> It contains 3 new characters, 4 new vehicles, 2 new vehicle parts, and 2 new cups of 4 tracks each.
'''''The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8''''' is a [[Downloadable Content]] pack for {{MK8}} released on November 13, 2014.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 311}}</ref> It contains 3 new characters, 4 new vehicles, 2 new vehicle parts, and 2 new cups of 4 tracks each.
The content of this DLC was included in {{MK8D}} for Nintendo Switch. Since March 27, 2023, the original DLC is now unavailable due to the [[Nintendo eShop]] closure.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos. |author= |title= Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation Q&A |url= https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57847/~/wii-u-%26-nintendo-3ds-eshop-discontinuation-q%26a |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20240329094816/https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57847/~/wii-u-%26-nintendo-3ds-eshop-discontinuation-q%26a |published= |retrieved= April 9, 2024 |site= Nintendo |type= }}</ref>
If both this DLC pack and {{smw|Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' × ''Mario Kart 8''}} are purchased, the player will be able to use 8 new alternate colors of both {{smw|Yoshi}} and {{smw|Shy Guy}}. The player gains access as soon as the packs are purchased, so if both packs were pre-ordered, the player could use these colors right away, before the release of either pack. These colors cannot be selected by CPU players.
If both this DLC pack and {{smw|Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' × {{MK8|-}}}} are purchased, the player will be able to use 8 new alternate colors of both {{smw|Yoshi}} and {{smw|Shy Guy}}. The player gains access as soon as the packs are purchased, so if both packs were pre-ordered, the player could use these colors right away, before the release of either pack. These colors cannot be selected by CPU players.
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==Gallery==
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File:MK8 Link Master Cycle.jpg|Artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle
File:MK8D NA Box Art.png|North American box art of {{MK8D|-}} featuring {{Term|MK8D|Link}}
File:MK8 Link Master Cycle.png|Artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle
File:MK8 Link Kart.jpg|Link driving the Standard Kart
File:MK8 Link Kart.jpg|Link driving the Standard Kart
File:MK8 Link Bike.jpg|Link riding the Comet
File:MK8 Link Bike.jpg|Link riding the Comet
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File:MK8 Chamber of the Master Sword.png|Hyrule Castle's interior with the Master Sword activated
File:MK8 Chamber of the Master Sword.png|Hyrule Castle's interior with the Master Sword activated
File:MK8 Triforce Cup Model.png|The Triforce Cup
File:MK8 Triforce Cup Model.png|The Triforce Cup
File:MK8 Triforce Cup Prerelease.png|Pre-release Triforce Cup icon
File:MK8 Triforce Cup Prerelease Icon.png|Pre-release Triforce Cup icon
The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 is a Downloadable Content pack for Mario Kart 8 released on November 13, 2014.[1] It contains 3 new characters, 4 new vehicles, 2 new vehicle parts, and 2 new cups of 4 tracks each.
The content of this DLC was included in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch. Since March 27, 2023, the original DLC is now unavailable due to the Nintendo eShop closure.[2]
If both this DLC pack and Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 are purchased, the player will be able to use 8 new alternate colors of both Yoshi and Shy Guy. The player gains access as soon as the packs are purchased, so if both packs were pre-ordered, the player could use these colors right away, before the release of either pack. These colors cannot be selected by CPU players.
↑"As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos." — Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation Q&A (web archive), Nintendo, retrieved April 9, 2024.
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