Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is getting 5 more characters

Looks like five more racers are coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at some point.

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5 More DLC characters teased following the release of Wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Course Pass., Page 4

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