Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players can start their Mario Day celebrations early, thanks to the latest community challenge, which will be available for all.
The community challenge isn’t only about having fun; you can win 310 Platinum Points for your efforts. This guide will be your go-to destination for all the critical details surrounding the event and help you get maximum rewards.
How to start the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community challenge
Anyone with a copy of the game can participate in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community Challenge. Just start your game and head over to Tournaments. Select “Search by Code,” and enter the following code: 1152-2501-4827. This will confirm your participation in the tournament.
How to complete the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community Challenge
As this is a community challenge (Duh!), your contributions will be part of what other games do on their parts. Together, all of you will have to complete 1 million laps over the next ten days. The event begins at 3 AM EST, March 7, so there’s plenty of time for the community.
The only catch is to be careful where you’re racing, as laps completed in the exclusive event will count. Once the community has notched up a million completed laps during the event, all of them will be rewarded with 310 Platinum Points.
To make matters easier, Nintendo is providing a 14-day trial for its online service. Anyone can redeem a free Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership trial, valid until March 17. You can participate in the tournament and earn Platinum Points without an active Online Individual Membership (assuming you use the trial). It’s a neat act on Nintendo’s part to ensure that no player gets left behind.
You can exchange the Platinum Points later for some great rewards, which include Mario-themed goodies in preparation for Mario Day. Make sure to jump into the game once the event goes live on March 7 and help the community win the 310 Platinum Points on offer.
Published: Mar 6, 2025 2:40 PM UTC