- Sticks Joins The Team - Switch between four unique characters, including a new member of the team Sticks with her new boomerang
- Enerbeam - Multi-purposed device used to fight enemies, traverse the environment and slingshot between the foreground and background areas
- Exploration-Based Environments - Levels are packed full of secrets, and will open up further for more exploration and replayability as you progress each character's unique and upgradable moves
- Stage Variety - Not just a story mode, but boss battles, rival races, special stages and more
- Nintendo 3DS Features - StreetPass collectibles mini-game and PLUS: Unique collectibles featured in the Nintendo 3DS version will unlock special content on the Wii U version via Wi-Fi connectivity.