'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' has been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The racing title will be an update to the title that was released on the Wii U which will utilise the new console's on the go gaming capabilities.

A statement from Nintendo reads: "Play anywhere, anytime, even with up to 8 friends in local wireless multiplayer.

"All your favourite tracks and characters return from the Wii U version, plus all DLC tracks and characters, and new characters join the roster, too: Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl from 'Splatoon', King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

"Plus, battle Mode has been revamped and includes Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast, with all-new courses such as Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, and returning ones like (GCN) Luigi's Mansion and (SNES) Battle Course 1.

"Players can now carry two items at a time, including new items returning from previous 'Mario Kart' games such as Boo, the item-stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode. Players can even choose to use a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids, even at 200cc. Play in TV mode in up to 1080p."

The Switch has been confirmed to hitting the shops on March 3 and 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' will be released on April 28.