Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii U. It is part of the long-running Mario Kart series and features colorful tracks, power-ups, and playable characters from the Mario universe. The game introduced anti-gravity racing sections, allowing players to drive on walls and ceilings in certain areas. It later received an enhanced Nintendo Switch version, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but the main original title is Mario Kart 8.