Nintendo brings real-time multiplayer to Mario Kart on iOS
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After a three-month beta test, Nintendo announced a multiplayer will be added to Mario Kart on iOS this week. Even better, all players will have access to the multiplayer aspect regardless of whether or not they’re paying for the Gold Pass.
Nintendo introduced a premium subscription model a while ago, which offers some perks to those who pay $5 for a Gold Pass. While it was in beta, only Gold Pass subscribers had access to multiplayer in Mario Kart. However, when it launches later this week, it will be available to everyone except for Gold Races, which will only be accessible by those who pay for Gold Pass.
Nintendo announced that three types of real-time multiplayer races will be available in Mario Kart on iOS, which you can find below:
- With Friends or Others Nearby: Choose your own rules and race with friends or others nearby; rules do not change;
- Standard Races: Race against players around the world to raise your grade with rules that change daily; two sets of rules change daily;
- Gold Races: Available exclusively to MKT Gold Pass Subscribers, compete with the best of the best for the highest grade; four sets of rules change daily.
If you’re still playing Mario Kart, you’ll be happy to know that multiplayer will be officially available on iOS devices starting March 8 at 8 pm.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will the multiplayer feature for Mario Kart on iOS become available?
When will the multiplayer feature for Mario Kart on iOS become available?
The multiplayer feature will be officially available on iOS devices starting March 8 at 8 pm this week. This follows a three-month beta test period for the game's new functionality.
Q.Which multiplayer race types are only for Gold Pass subscribers?
Which multiplayer race types are only for Gold Pass subscribers?
Only 'Gold Races' will be exclusively accessible by those who pay for the Gold Pass subscription. These races allow subscribers to compete for the highest grade with four sets of rules changing daily.
Q.What is the primary difference between Standard Races and Gold Races?
What is the primary difference between Standard Races and Gold Races?
Standard Races allow players worldwide to raise their grade with two sets of rules changing daily. Gold Races, exclusively for Gold Pass subscribers, involve competing with the best for the highest grade, with four sets of rules changing daily.
Q.Does the Gold Pass offer any other benefits besides access to Gold Races?
Does the Gold Pass offer any other benefits besides access to Gold Races?
The Gold Pass is a premium subscription model offering some perks to those who pay $5. However, the article only specifies access to Gold Races as a benefit related to the multiplayer feature.
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