Nintendo just revealed a brand new tournament for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which will have players from all over North America competing for bragging rights and the highly coveted 2,500 My Nintendo Gold Points. The first Mario Kart North American Open for 2021 will commence on January 29th at 12 PM PT until January 31st at 6 PM PT.
For players interested in joining the event, it is worth noting that the tournament is only available for legal residents of the US and Canada, ages 13 and above, and Mexico, who are 18 and above. Additionally, players must own Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, has access to fast internet, and an active subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. Players who place in the top eight of the tournament each day will receive the 2,500 My Nintendo Gold Points. Interested players can participate in the Mario Kart North American Open January 2021 competition by entering the following codes:
- January 29: 4550-3387-8059
- January 30: 0904-9852-8811
- January 31: 2310-9159-8891
The top eight racers will be selected based on the number of points accumulated in up to 24 races during a specific tournament day. Once the player qualifies on the top 8, they won't have to do anything to claim their My Nintendo Gold Coins, given that it will be automatically added to their Nintendo Accounts.
It is worth noting that players should ensure that their Nintendo Accounts are properly linked to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to avoid issues. Although the races' intensity will be difficult to predict, players should expect competition to be fierce. Last August, Nintendo hosted another Mario Kart 8 competition, and the tournament was at 150 cc. This year's tournament will likely be the same, so players should expect a fast-paced race.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is out now, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.