How to get the best kart combination for you in Mario Kart 8 The only exception to this rule is the Mii character, who is always unlocked after you've won your eighth cup. On Wii U, characters are unlocked after completing specific challenges, new characters are unlocked at random as you win cups. On Switch, all characters (with the exception of Gold Mario) are available from the get go - that includes all DLC and new Deluxe characters. How do I access characters in Mario Kart 8? Note Yoshi, Shy Guy and Inkling Boy and Girl all have different colour options. Note that the weight and shape of your Mii determines its weight classification, so can be part of any of the three categories. That said, within those classes there are differences, with a lighter and heavier version of each, which we've broken down below. Watch on YouTube Let's Play Hungover Mario Kart 8 - Mario Kart Switch Multiplayer Gameplay
