Mario Kart 8 Deluxeis beloved by millions of players worldwide. With its great track variety, large roster, various items, and incredible drifting game mechanics, it’s undoubtedly one of the most entertaining partyracing games out there.

With so many different cups and character/vehicle combinations, you might be one of those hardcore fans who wants to unlock every possible driver to try them all out. Whilesome characters are unlocked by playingthe game and finishing first in certain cups, others have additional requirements, and unfortunately, they aren’t free. Here’show to unlock Peachette inMario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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How To Get Peachette

Peachetteis one of those characters that you unfortunately can’t unlock simply by using your superiorMario Kart 8Deluxedrifting skills, as she’s part of theBooster Course Pass DLCthat was released several years after the base game first came out.

Peachette is included along with 48 new courses, and other characters, such as Birdo, Kamek, Petey Piranha, Wiggler,Funky Kong, Diddy Kongand Pauline. Considering all the additional content that comes with the DLC, its price tag of $24.99 might not seem too steep, but if you take into account that the base game already costs $59.99, the equation changes. Especially if you’re only looking to unlock Peachette.

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How To Get Peachette Without Breaking The Bank

If you share the thoughts of manyother Nintendo Switch ownersaround the world and aren’t willing to pay an extra $24.99 for a single game, even if there’s a ton of new content involved, there’s good news. Players who have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership (which goes for $49.99/year) can get “free” access to theMario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass.

The upside to subscribing to this membership, is that for just under $50, you can not only get Peachette and the new courses in the game, but also access many vintage games from theSega Genesis, Game Boy Advance,and theNintendo 64,as well as DLCs from other games,such asAnimal Crossing,andSplatoon 2.

All in all, players interested in unlocking Peachette will unfortunately have to spend money one way or another. Whether it is through purchasing the standalone DLC or subscribing to a Nintendo membership. Whatever the case, it’s undeniable that the money will be well worth it, as it will also unlock new tracks and a whole new world to play casually or competitively.