Today, Nintendo announced details on upcoming DLC packs for Mario Kart 8 that will feature numerous additions to the game. Not only can players look forward to new karts, but new drivers and even additional courses. The even bigger thing with these upcoming DLC packs is that they will feature characters from other Nintendo franchises, mainly The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing.

The two upcoming DLC packs will be available for purchase starting on August 27 for $7.99 each or you can purchase both for $11.99. As a bonus for purchasing both DLC packs, players will have new characters available right away, which will be new colored Yoshis and Shy Guys.

Below is a list of what the DLC packs will include, as well as when they will release.

Pack 1:  The Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: November 2014) – $7.99

• 3 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link
• 4 Vehicles
• 8 Courses

Pack 2:  Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: May 2015) – $7.99

• 3 Characters: Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser
• 4 Vehicles
• 8 Courses

Pack 1 + Pack 2 Bundle – $11.99

• 6 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link, Villager, Isabelle and Dry Bowser
• 8 Vehicles
• 16 Courses

As a bonus for purchasing both packs bundled or individually, buyers receive eight new colors for Yoshi and Shy Guy. Those who advance purchase both packs can begin using the Yoshi and Shy Guy characters immediately.

Each pack will contain two new cups, each with four courses, which, in total, increases the number of currently available courses by 50 percent. The DLC packs include classic courses like Wario’s Gold Mine from Mario Kart Wii, as well as new courses, some taking place in the worlds of The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. New vehicles will also arrive with each pack, including the Blue Falcon kart representing the F-Zero franchise in the first DLC pack.

Also available tomorrow will be a big game update for Mario Kart 8 that will add in Mercedes Benz vehicles, and additional game features.