Nintendo Suggests That Additional DLC for Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. Will Keep Us Playing

I am slightly worried that if Mario Kart keeps getting DLC when a new game hits its going to feel really limited

Given that this will have been written for plans starting 1st April, the Mario Kart 8 DLC could be referring to the already released pack 2. I hope not though as more DLC would be fantastic!

Pikmin Cup please! And Arwing cup!

Battle mode dlc needs to happen

Yay! Is this the first time they've mentioned the new Rhythm Heaven game outside of Japan? I started worrying.

Yeah, it's possible that they're referring to DLC Pack 2. The fiscal year ended March 31 and the DLC was released in April.

That said, I would happily fork over money for battle arena DLC, like the whale I am.

Wait a minute, does this mean the new Rhythm Heaven will be released outside of Japan?

Would definitely buy more Mario Kart 8 & Super Smash Bros. track and character packs!

@abe_hikura Or when a new Mario Kart releases in the future and everybody complains that it doesn't have 12 cups right off the bat.

I think this was the last DLC Pack for Mario Kart 8. I doubt they'll do more.

@abe_hikura It doesn't bother me, Nintendo have enough staff who can come up with a bunch of good ideas every year for new tracks, rather than just 16 tracks every 5 years.

YESSSSSSSSS

I would be happy with more charecters and parts for MK8, just as long as they don't over charge for them. Heck, they could include the arcade GP tracks too.

@MadAdam81 not saying they can't do it, just that if there is more going back to 8 cups in MK9 might get flack for feeling comparatively limited

I think there'll be one more DLC pack to address the battle mode and add extra tracks based on past designs. They've clearly heard people don't like it so that could be the last addition. Don't use it myself but do want it for those who enjoy the mode.

Does that mean Fire Emblem If is N3DS exclusive?

Give me more MK8 DLC forever please & thanks Nintendo!!!

I'd buy more DLC; just no more Hyrule Warrior level cap increases, please? I finally leveled everyone but cucco up to 255...

As long as the quality and price of the dlc continues to be fair I don't have a problem with more, though you do have to wonder if it would be better to save it for the next game in the series or else they might run out of ideas. Still this is Nintendo I am talking about, they seem to have no end of good ideas!

I think it's safe to say Nintendo has realized how painful the wait for a new game is, especially when we wait just for a few characters or settings to return. Good to hear.

A new Rhythm Tengoku?! YES!!

@Krisi @ChibiJib This section was written in Japan, so it does not confirm a western release. It can still happen though.

@Linkmeister I believe they were highlighting upcoming successful 3DS releases for the handheld portion. While the wording is a bit off, it didn't really confirm that FE was new 3DS exclusive.

Noo! Think long-term guys. The only reasonable DLC would be to add a meaningful Battle Mode.

Oh, and meanwhile, Mario Kart 7 gets nothing
It all just feels so out of balance to me. MK8 is jam-packed and twice the game MK7 will ever be, yet there is so much more potential to MK7. MK8 is missing nothing but a good Battle Mode at the moment, while MK7 could've used some more attention imo.. Sure, it's a portable, but still... we're about to reach the point where handhelds and home consoles will be very similar and possibly melt into one (when taking technological advancements into consideration).

@TingLz Ok. The way it was worded coming after Xenoblade made me think that.

@Goginho Mk7 Came out a while ago, I'm sorry but they probably won't add DLC. Mario kart 8 is there new baby.

Wait.. I hope FE isn't a "New 3ds" Exclusive. I don't have the money for a new 3ds! Though, I live in the UK so I could get Faceplates and all that cool stuff. Hm...

If they are going to add more characters to MK, then PLEASE nomore Mario or Peachs. 3 each are enough. R.O.B would like a comeback ya know.

Sure hope when they are done with adding DLC to those games they bring out a new Disc version of the games, a "Complete Collection" if you will, with all the DLC on disc for future purposes. Would be hard to play those DLC tracks for the first time if the servers are down 20 years down the line.....

@Goginho
They could be saving it for the NX. Plus the Wii U needs more love.

I'm all for more DLC as long as Nintendo keeps it reasonably priced like they have been. $12 for sixteen additional tracks and six new characters is quite good If you think about it. MK9 won't be for at least a few years so any additional content is welcome by me.

C'mon! Give me my Kirby and Pit! Or if it's not too much to ask, ROB!

I hope if it gets DLC, they'll actually put Diddy Kong and Birdo back in! And maybe Bowser Jr. too. It's really sad not having them in the game

It better not be referring to the 2nd DLC pack. After all, there is still one key feature missing from Mario Kart 8: Bowser Jr.! Oh, and battle mode.

Yes to DLC!!!!!!

Nintendo, add the Star Fox crew as drivers please and do maybe the DKC sidekicks.....oh and how about some DKC:TF tracks?

I'm fairly certain that by mid year 2016 the 3DS will be replaced by Nintendo's next handheld. As for MK8 and Smash DLC, I'm not surprised but excited to see these platforms get additional support. I'm not worried about the inevitable Wii U replacement in probably 2017 or 2018 as it will offer new and unique gameplay with likely full 1080p support. And Nintendo has enough staff to support this.

Please, more MK8 DLC! I want a Port Town track.

Also, they don't need to stimulate demand for amiibo...they just need to stimulate amiibo STOCK.

@abe_hikura was worried about that at first, but after seeing the quality of the DLC, as in it is just as good or better, expecially ribbon road, I don't think it will hurt at all, I expect they will add a arena for the battle mode as a DLC options however the arena mode will probably be free and then they will probably charge for extra battle arenas

@Angelic_Lapras_King Baby Park confirmed Pink Gold Baby Peach (or Baby Pink Gold Peach?) exists.

@dkxcalibur amen brother!

Please Rhythm Heaven in the West!! And even if this was written in Japan, it still mentioned 2DS, so that is something.

And I welcome more DLC for any title. Yesterday I beat the first Adventure Map on HW with all A ranks.

@Zach777 wow, would you please look and see how many hours you have played Hyrule warriors? I am very interested to know how long it took to do that lol

@Danrenfroe2016 its less about quality and more say they release another 4 cups as DLC that will bring the total up to 20 then a few years later they release Mario Kart 9/NX and it only has 8 cups (as standard) people could complain the game felt small.

for the record i love the DLC they all ready have and am sure they could keep the quality going. Real battle mode would be great

@abe_hikura naw I don't think so. If you did not buy any dlc for 8 then there is no difference. If you did, you will remember the extra cash you shelled out and will probably be happy to do it again. And I would almost bet money mk9 will have 10 courses to win over those aware that the game might be dlc heavy and reluctant to buy in thinking that the games is "not a full finished game"

Alright let see where this all goes (i should really buy the Mk8 DLC pack soon)

@outburst Yes, Pikmin Cup! And more Pikmin DLC, while you're at it, Nintendo!!!!

@TingLz Oh... Is it a Japanese article? But there the game already has a full title.

@Grumblevolcano Oh lordy. Guess Baby Waluigi was a stretch then....

While I'm sure I'll buy the Mario Kart 8 DLC...the Smash Bros. DLC would need to be truly spectacular to make me spend money for it. Mewtwo's great and all (and I got him for "free" because I own both versions), but I play Link, Toon Link, Shulk, Zero Suit Samus, and Kirby more often than anyone else...so extra characters could prove to be a waste of money...and I play on Omega Stages more often with my friends, so that'd be kind of pointless too unless I really wanted another reskin of Final Destination (which would be cool, but I don't see me spending THAT much money on it unless the Normal version of the stage is REALLY exciting).

If any more DLC is added, it better be Battle Mode stages. Ideally, 8 free battle mode stages, and 4 extra stages as DLC packaged with new characters and karts would be great. It would just make sense, anyways. If they allow you to pick from both race tracks and battle arenas, then everyone wins.

@abe_hikura So... you want them to no longer support the game like what they did with 7 and Wii? Personally, I like them releasing the new content to keep the game fresh otherwise it just turns into a game that collects dust after a year or so.

@ikki5 I believe my comment wasn't about support but rather that i was worried that if MK8 had lots of DLC then when 9 comes out with the traditional 8 cups people COULD complain that it didn't have enough content , People like reviewers who sway public perception of game.

Solution A) don't release too much MORE content for MK8. Solution B) release MK9 with more than 8 cups

Battle mode would seal the deal with Mario Kart 8 being the best in the series.

@abe_hikura Or C) Don't release MK9 at all and let the MK8 DLC train run for even longer.

@Goginho they need an amiibo update for Mario kart 7 compatible with all the same amiibo as Mario kart 8

@Grumblevolcano how exactly would that work? 9 will be on the NX and if Nintendo wants third parties it will HAVE TO change its architecture which makes backwards compatibility an arse to do. Would also require Nintendo to sort an modern account system but finally why would they deny themselves one of their few system sellers

All I need is Waluigi Pinball. Please Nintendo.

@abe_hikura I think Nintendo will ignore the 3rd parties' wish for a powerhouse console and do things their own way again (like with Wii U). This time the interest for buying the console coming from their other means such as the mobile DeNA deal and Universal theme park deal. One of the biggest reasons the Wii U didn't sell well was of course the terrible marketing, their theme park deal would clearly change that.

What would be the chances of nintendo making a Sonic x Mario Kart 8 or
F-Zero x Mario Kart8

Bring on more MK8 DLC , Smash DLC needs a price check though... More for either game is welcome though ! More Cups and Kart's , more fighters and stages please discount bundles welcome !

Edit: oh and a true battle mode (actual battle arenas) for MK8 . That alone would add more to an already amazing experience

I don't see how someone coukd be against more tracks. The game itself is worth the $60... Actually it was $34 for me bc i got $23 trade in with NSMBU, then got NSMBU back with digital bonus on give away. I then got a $6 credit with digital delux. Anyway, I got my money's worth easily on the original purchase and welcome more @ the prices they suggest. With the dlc, i'd say the life of the game is easily extended by a year and a half.

@Danrenfroe2016

More than 600. I kind of went crazy with that game... Really got into it in a completionist sense. Every gold medal for every adventure map and every gold skulltulla, heart container, heart piece, weapon, etcetera. You name it, I did it. Crazy? Yep.

It's the only New Zelda game we will probably get for the Wii U.

@Zach777 wow. I think I have a little over a hundred and seventy hours, I am pretty sure I will not completed, My Link is at a level 150ish I think.

I just hope that they'll come out with more DLC than just once every few Months or so for SSB.

All I saw was reveal of a new Rhythm Heaven (Tengoku) game for 3DS and now I am excited