Mario Kart 8 release date is set sometime in Spring 2014 and players should be excited as the game features more challenging tracks and exciting new cars.

Nintendo has unleashed a hoard of interesting announcements during its E3 2013 press conference and one of the games that truly stand out during its introduction is Mario Kart 8, according to a report from Latin Times. Nintendo included during its presentation that Mario Kart 8 release date for Nintendo Wii U is going to be set some point during the spring season of next year.

But aside from waiting for the Mario Kart 8 release date to come, it would also be cool to know the exciting features of this next-generation game. And fans, you will definitely enjoy the latest offering from Mario Kart 8.

Based on an article from Latin Times, Mario Kart 8 is going to introduce a new hover kart mechanics for Nintendo Wii U players. The new mechanic will automatically be activated at certain instances in the new stages. These are like the glider and propeller features in Mario Kart 7.

Furthermore, the 8^th edition for Mario Kart will bring players to a whole new level of tracks - a lot crazier with all the steep slopes, and vertical walls to pass through. But with the new cars and precise controlling from the players, it would be easy to finish a level successful. Old bikes from Mario Kart Wii are also added to Mario Kart 8.

For the characters, expect Mario, Koopa Troopa, Bowser, Toadette, Daisy, Luigi, Peach, Waluigi and Donkey Kong to be part of the Mario Kart 8 game. Watch the E3 2013 trailer of Mario Kart 8 here:

Excited for Mario Kart 8 release date on Spring 2014 already? Well, you are not alone as many Nintendo Wii U gamers can't wait any longer for the game to come hit the market already.