3DS Music Park
Music Park is a whimsical course that takes place on a winding circuit floating in space. As you would expect from the name, pretty much everything on this track is music-themed.
GC Sherbet Land
Sherbet Land is a beautiful course covered in a blanket of snow. Fireworks can be seen in the night sky above, along with a dancing, ethereal aurora. Don’t be lulled into complacency, though – the ice is very slippery, and careless driving may result in multi-kart pileups.
DS Wario Stadium
Like Mario Kart Stadium, this track feels like it was always meant to be a racetrack. There are large stands full of spectators, huge billboards and spotlights, and Mario Kart TV camera vans filming the action.
Mount Wario
Mount Wario is one of a small number of tracks in the game to be divided into three sections rather than three laps. It’s literally all downhill from when you start, a continuous track winding down a mountain.
Electrodrome
Welcome to Electrodrome, an ultra-futuristic, neon-lit stadium-turned-nightclub filled with giant mirrorballs, pulsing speakers, and dancing Koopa Troopas and Shy Guys. There are even headbanging techno Piranha Plants… because why not?
Dolphin Shoals
Dolphin Shoals is an underwater paradise. In the shallow, sunlit waters, dolphins, manta rays and other aquatic creatures can be seen. There’s even an undersea cave with a gigantic Maw-Ray.
Sand Kingdom
The Sand Kingdom is a vast desert of rusty sand, crumbling ruins, and poisonous pools. It draws inspiration from many real-world places, including Mexico, Japan, Egypt, and even Easter Island.
Sunshine Airport
Sunshine Airport is themed – and named after – Super Mario Sunshine. It is located on Isle Delfino, where Super Mario Sunshine took place, and Shrine Sprites can be seen throughout the course.
3DS DK Jungle
One of only a small number of Donkey Kong-themed tracks in Mario Kart 8, DK Jungle feels like you’re going on a jungle adventure, as you zoom through deep underbrush, past huge waterfalls, and into an ancient temple.
N64 Royal Raceway
Royal Raceway exudes a rather peaceful aura. Bells gently toll in the background and confetti litters the track. Pink-tinged clouds can be seen in the sky and gorgeous cherry blossom trees line certain sections of the road.