Mario Kart 8 is a game in the Mario Kart series for the Wii U. It is the eighth installment in the main Mario Kart series, and including the arcade games the eleventh overall.

A prominent new addition is anti-gravity, allowing players to drive on almost any surface. Elements from Mario Kart Wii andMario Kart 7 are reused, such as Bikes and 2-Player online from Mario Kart Wii, and gliding, underwater driving, and kart customizing from Mario Kart 7. In addition, ATVs join the returning karts and bikes as a new class of vehicle. The game also features more detail in courses, specifically Retro Tracks, which appear more redesigned than their original appearances.