Upon the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, fans had anticipated finding Super Mario Odyssey 2, but instead, they encountered Donkey Kong Bananza. Hailing from the same development team, these two Nintendo 3D platformers exhibit numerous similarities. Critics have even labeled Bananza as a re-imagined version of Odyssey 2, a comparison that becomes evident when considering their shared qualities and ambiance. However, it’s important to note that, while they share a striking resemblance, neither title suggests a sequel or related content for the other at this time.
Donkey Kong Bananza Fans Speculate About Potential Mario Kart World DLC
Currently, “Mario Kart World” holds the title as the priciest game available on the Nintendo Switch 2. Interestingly, “Donkey Kong Bananza” remains at its initial price of $70, even after “Mario Kart” increased to a $80 price point. This inconsistency has led one Reddit user to speculate that Downloadable Content (DLC) might be in the works for the latest edition of “Mario Kart”.
In the Switch 2 online community, a user named elephvant shared an extensive viewpoint concerning future Nintendo releases. This perspective suggests that Donkey Kong Bananza could very well be the pinnacle of what Nintendo can achieve, much like Super Mario Odyssey was for the original Nintendo console. The team and company are said to have poured all their effort into crafting a stellar performance by Donkey Kong; however, it fell short of matching the price point of Mario Kart World.
The implication is that the game titled “Mario Kart World” costs $80, suggesting it should surpass “Donkey Kong Bananza” in size or quality. However, at this point, it seems it doesn’t quite measure up. Additionally, the statement implies that “Mario Kart World” needs to surpass “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”, but it hasn’t yet, as “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” boasted more tracks and characters.
It seems “Mario Kart World” is being positioned as a larger or superior game, given its $80 price tag, but currently, it doesn’t quite meet that expectation. Furthermore, compared to “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”, it still has some catching up to do, considering the latter had more tracks and characters.
Donkey Kong Bananza being Super Mario Odyssey tier suggests to me that Mario Kart World will get significant free DLC (hear me out)
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It seems clear from these indications that we can expect further developments for the game Mario Kart World. The original poster put it well, “It appears they’re planning a significant expansion for everyone to enjoy during the initial few years of its release.
The post sparked a lot of conversation within the community. With 270 upvotes and 118 comments, it really captured everyone’s attention. User u/Hugh_Jegantlers even went a step further, suggesting that Nintendo might employ the concept of Mario Kart World for all their major games in the future. He reasoned that since Mario Kart has such a wide appeal, it could effectively introduce non-fans to other games within their catalog.
It’s reasonable to assume that since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe had a significant amount of downloadable content, it’s likely that Mario Kart World will also get plenty of additional content. Additionally, the observation that Donkey Kong only has one outfit in Mario Kart World is quite curious. It seems plausible that they would add more outfits for him following the release of his latest game.
While not everyone is in favor of this notion, there’s a strong belief that Nintendo may introduce DLC and charge for it. Some find it hard to believe that the company, which sets the $80 price tag currently, would offer anything free of cost.
u/gladexd remarked, “It’s quite unbelievable that an $80 game (which might typically cost $50 for most people) would receive any substantial amount of free additional content.” u/Fantorangen01 chimed in, “I believe the price is $80 because Mario Kart games have historically sold exceptionally well. In fact, its previous version significantly surpassed the sales of Super Mario Odyssey.
User u/moconahaftmere stated that the item was sold for $80 since they believed it would fetch such a price, but no one purchased it because they anticipated post-launch support, which they don’t usually expect from Nintendo. Currently, there is no additional content (DLC) available, and none has been officially confirmed yet.
What do you think? Is DLC on the way for Mario Kart World? We’d love to hear from you down below!
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