Diddy Kong Racing remains one of the most beloved kart racers of all time - no mean feat considering it shared a platform with Mario Kart 64 - so there's always been rumours and unfounded whispers that the title has a long-gestating sequel in development.
One of the most infamous has only just come to our attention thanks to a recent post on a Resetera thread that claims that Monster Games - a Minnesota-based studio that works primarily on racing titles - was previously working on it, and that Sumo Digital (which is now working on Team Sonic Racing) would make a great fit for such a revival. They even posted a screenshot purportedly from a build.
Much of the rumours surrounding DKR2 have stemmed from a blog post by a 'Kevin Callahan', who claimed the game had gone through multiple guises both on Wii and Wii U, but it's a report - much like this new 'leaked' screen - that remains nothing more than an unsubstantiated rumour as of 2018.
Would you like a sequel to Diddy Kong Racing or has the ape had his time on the track? Share your thoughts below...
[source resetera.com]
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I would love to see Diddy Kong Racing break new pavement on the Switch!
It's hard to believe Star Fox is getting a racing game (allegedly...) before Diddy Kong gets a sequel.
I don't see a post in the Resetera thread that says they were previously working on it? There's no screenshot either.
I've played all kinds of kart racing games over the years and nothing really comes close to Mario kart.
Diddy kong racing was the one exception though. I actually preferred it to mk64 so I'd be delighted if we ever saw a sequel
A proper sequel for Diddy Kong Racing was publicly announced almost 20 years ago. The working title was Donkey Kong Racing and it was coming for the GameCube. Sadly it was a casualty of the Rare sale to Microsoft. This would suggest the stories of a Wii sequel could be true and might trace even further back. The challenge is likely scheduling such a release far enough from a Mario Kart and finding an approach that makes it unique.
It makes sense, Nintendo would want to naturally release a mario kart on the switch but because they have re-released MK8 another Nintendo based kart game would be be logical.....Diddy Kart!
I loved reading this juicy gossip. It was so detailed omg. Also, I hope the rumors are true.
This
That Star Fox Racing game
and Maybe Mario Kart 9 (although, im doubting it. because of tour, although anything could happen)
if true on Star Fox and this. that's three Racing games coming out from Nintendo.
One can hope
Shame these guys seem to be focused back on NASCAR games again.. hope they do work with Nintendo some more.
I’d LOVE a sequel!
This has got to be the laziest article. You post a totally baseless rumor from some trashy forum, and mention a screenshot which you couldn't even be bothered to show in the article.
Diddy Kong Racing is one of my favourite games of all time. It's so magical, has a sense of adventure and there's lots of variety. The magic codes switched things up in multiplayer which kept me and my friends playing for so many years. MK64 hardly got a look in.
Of course I'd love a sequel. While they're at it how about revisiting Snowboard Kids?
I'd love a sequel!
And the secret Retro game they're working on is.....
I just want a proper remake, with everything awesome from the DS version (online play, extra courses, upgradable racing machines) and remove everything that required the touch screen!
I love Diddy Kong Racing, but nothing compares to Mario Kart 8 or Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed. Couldn't they just add DKR characters to MK8?
WHY ISN'T DIDDY KONG IN MK8?????
It was an awesome game that I very much enjoyed. That octopus inn the picture was really tough to beat!
I've got to admit, mk8 is where it's at. If diddy kong racing ever got a sequel, it would need a differentiator.
Would love to see a proper sequel to this classic adventure racer.
ResetEra.
Yeah this sounds like a believable piece.
@erv It already has it: Land, air and sea racing (that all control very differently), an adventure-sandbox-like hub area and progression, boss battles, a simple story. . . .
@SmaMan And before another F-Zero game too.
Sumo would be a great choice for it. Plus, would Nintendo really release another Mario Kart on Switch? This would make more sense as a way to release another kart racer
I thought it already had a cancelled sequel though. Donkey Kong Racing was it?
@wazlon
Snowboard kids yesssss!!!
@impurekind actually, you may be right. I did love that hub too.
And good point about the vehicle types. They made each type take a different route and still make it a fair game. That was one of those fun aspects I really loved.
If there’s not a sequel, then I just wish someone would copy the mechanics. Knowing what bonus you’re going to pick up, and then having to decide to either use it or collect again to increase its power - it’s miles better than the ‘randomness’ in MK
I would still love a sequel! Maybe it could even tie in with tropical freeze....
Just do a HD remake
@Bondi_Surfer The weapon system was my favorite part of the game. You could upgrade the weapons or use them and it was so fun.
DKR beats out Mario Kart, no contest. Though Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed gives it a run for its money... I’d love to see a sequel after all these years, I’d preorder it instantly.
@Bondi_Surfer @justin233 it added a ton of strategy! Mario Kart at this point boils down to: if you’re in last place, pray for a better item like a star, bullet bill, or golden mushroom and then use it almost immediately (in most cases). If you’re in first place, hope you don’t get a coin, just get an item to drag behind you to guard your butt. The only reason to hold onto an item is use a mushroom or something to take a shortcut or save a horn to destroy s blue shell. Basically... any strategy with items in Mario Kart is completely luck based.
But Diddy Kong Racing? You know what the items you’re getting are and there’s incentive not to use them ASAP as you could upgrade them. There’s no real randomness, this is why DKR will always be superior, it has the zaniness of Mario Kart without the heavy emphasis on luck and rubber banding. All Mario Kart has is brand awareness.
@Mgene15 Snowboard Kids was amazing! One of the first games I ever properly completed, and the only game I was ever able to compete in the N64 magazine leagues with! I was lucky enough to import the sequel to the UK from Australia around 13 years ago and although not quite as good it's still an awesome game. Nintendo published it (well, at least they did in the UK!) and I would love it to be on any proposed N64 Mini classic super awesome Ultra Project Reality console that may (or may not) release, but I think it's a bit of stretch.
Diddy Kong Racing is perfect for Switch!
A new DK Racing or an Excite- game would be great to see
Well, if it's a racing game made by Monster Games, then it should be great no matter what. I already know I'm going to buy day one. Can't wait to see what they're announcing. They should be up to something huge, right? They've been too quite in the last few years.
@Mgene15 You gotta love Snowboard Kids, it was such a unique twist on the kart racing genre and they haven't made any other game like it.
Oh and remember the feather board
I would love it, if done right of course!
I need this to happen! I hope that a Diddy Kong racing sequel is in the works for the Nintendo switch. That would be AWESOME!
Diddy Kong Racing on the Switch would be amazing to see. AWESOME! tiny fishing
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