
We shouldn't really have been all that shocked about new DLC content arriving in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – after all, Nintendo told us it would happen a week ago. As one of the company's biggest-selling recent hits it's understandable that Nintendo wants to extend the longevity of Mario Kart 8 with fresh content – but it's still remarkable to think that technically, this is a four-year-old game that any other company would have forgotten about by now.
Nintendo's games traditionally have much longer legs than those released by other companies, and it's fair to assume that Switch owners are just as likely to invest in 'classic' games as they are to snap up new releases; keeping Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in the spotlight is, therefore, a sound business strategy. But how far should Nintendo take this approach? Should the company release even more DLC for the game, or should it eventually draw the line and create an all-new Mario Kart for Switch?
Both approaches have merit, at least on paper. Mario Kart 8 is perhaps the pinnacle of the franchise; it's hard to see how the core racing-and-combat mechanics could be improved in a sequel, unless something truly drastic is introduced – such as the (arguably divisive) dual-rider setup in Mario Kart: Double Dash – then a follow-up game would merely be covering old ground. Therefore, you could argue that by far the most sensible course of action is the one Nintendo is taking now; the best idea is to augment the existing game with new content, which in the future could even feature paid DLC (which happened on the Wii U) containing new drivers, karts, courses and cups.
On the other hand, nothing generates hype like entirely new software, so Mario Kart 9 (or whatever it is eventually called) would surely create a massive spike of interest that even a massive helping of DLC couldn't manage; Nintendo has previously said that it's happy to iterate rather than pump out needless yearly sequels, but the impending arrival of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate suggests that a shift in this approach could happen. There obviously comes a point where it's simply not financially viable to keep loading DLC into a years-old game, although Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's status as a recent re-release on Switch does rather exclude it from this scenario; given the small user base of the Wii U, a great many people playing the Switch version will see it as a title from 2017, not 2014.
So, what do you think Nintendo's approach should be here? Are you happy to see more content get added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, or are you itching to see the next stage of the franchise's evolution, given that this eighth entry is now almost half a decade old? As ever, we want to know, so vote in the poll below and don't forget to share your views by posting a comment.
Comments (194)
Yes. Wow, that was a lot easier than I thought!
I want more DLC, but I'm not sure a new game is necessary. Just keep adding to what's already here and I'm happy.
I would love more tracks. Mute City and Big Blue are in so I'd love to see Port Town next. Also I think there needs to be a Splatoon racing track rather than just a battle arena.
Once again, it’s a double edged sword. I’d love a brand new Mario Kart on the Switch but I’m also glad Nintendo is still providing new content to 8. And speaking of the content, I wouldn’t be surprised if Mario, Peach and Bowser received their wedding outfits as well as Octolings making it in
Honestly, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a near perfect kart racing game. Why throw out the system completely & rehaul development when you can get your audience buying whatever DLC you throw at them for this fully developed game?
I want Kirby characters and courses. Imagine how great Kirby driving a warpstar would be!
As I said in the last MK8 article, I hope they make the next game include lots of various Nintendo characters and tracks. I mean, there is so much potential there. Call it Super Kart Bros. I was wondering what they’d do with the number 9 anyway. Give it an adventure racing mode.
I’d also be more than happy to pay for any DLC for MK8. Gimme.
I understand the appeal of a new title but I guess in the end I can't help asking myself what a new Mario Kart title could do that couldn't be done equally well with DLC for the one that's already out?
To everyone who skipped the Wii U, this is a new Mario Kart game. I am sure they are expecting dlc with new tracks and racers.
I would say.... go release Mario Kart 9 already. So no
I don’t know why anyone would want a new game over free dlc expansion or even paid dlc to a game.
A sequel would as usual feature much of the same content and characters and even play very similar so why double down and pay for a whole new game to only then want DLC.
They could easily stack content to this game and give us as much fresh content that any sequel would give us.
Especially in paid DLC
I’d love more retro tracks - and even a simpler retro mode with some old school straight forward dashing round tracks
A double dash mode...
I could list loads and I’d be happy with any.
Yeah I can't imagine what they could do to make the game better at this point, just add more tracks, maybe more guest riders and vehicles, play modes I suppose... perhaps even more items like the return of the feather. But a new game seems unnecessary.
@Stocksy Yes to double dash mode! Loved that game.
1. Remaster every track from every entry.
2. ?
3. Profit!
These are cosmetic changes and dont take much time. I'm sure Nintendo is working on the next Mario Kart and will be out in the next 2 years or so. The Switch needs it's own kart just like it needs it's own Zelda.
If we did get dlc would Metroid be up for some big things? After all Nintendo would want to promote Prime 4 soon enough and Metroid dlc dare I say a stage from the new game just to wet our appetites.
New game would be better. Add new modes, new items, new tracks, bigger roster, maybe a story mode... It's Nintendo we're talking about, it's not like they ever run out of ideas.
The fact that they are still releasing dlc for this game has me thinking we won't be getting a new game until maybe 2020, plus I feel like they always allow for a fairly big buildup on a game as popular as Mario Kart. If they are going to keep releasing dlc I wouldn't complain about getting one more solid pack.
i feel like mario kart 9 should be a year 1 release for the switch 2, not a second mario kart game later in the lifespan of the switch
atleast if nintendo wants to make the switch 2 succesfull ofcourse
If they release a new MK game, everyone will want to have all previous tracks and modes included so why not keep what we have and add new tracks, characters etc instead? There is not a whole lot of improvement possible so i prefer paid DLC with new modes/tracks/characters over a new game that gives us all we have now plus that what we could see in paid DLC. I mean, what can a new MK9 give us what added DLC can’t? Improved graphics? I don’t see the need for it really.
MK8 is a really fun game, but there isn't a single track on there I love. Every game in the series has at least one like that, but this one. Sure I have a favorite in the game, but I still feel 'med' about it.
I'd rather get a new game in a year/year and a half. I'm sure they can build on what they already have. MK8 feels great, but I'd rather not just get complacent with it.
@Spoony_Tech
"The Switch needs it's own kart just like it needs it's own Zelda."
And it's own Smash, it's own Donkey Kong, it's own Bayonetta, it's own Hyrule Warriors etc...etc...
About DLCs, Nintendo need to STOP with that !
Keep your ideas, your tracks, your whatever to create a surprising NEW MARIOKART !
Nintendo tends to release their major multiplayer franchises (Mario Kart, Smash Bros.) once per console generation, and Mario Kart 8 showed what could be possible if they supported such a title with DLC. While I would be absolutely fine with more DLC courses, characters, karts, etc. for MK8, to be frank it was a stopgap release made to bolster the Switch's early lineup. I've played it far less than I did the Wii U version. not because it isn't (still) a fantastic game, but because I'd seen and done everything in it already
MK8 is linked far more to the Wii U and therefore is kind of already out of mind for most gamers; it would be very difficult for Nintendo to release anything major in terms of DLC for it at this point and be able to reasonably promote it enough to make it profitable. Selling new copies of MK8 based upon the promise of new content by this point would be absurd from a business standpoint.
On that note, I believe it's time for Nintendo to release Mario Kart 9 (or "Nintendo Kart", or whatever they may call it now that the franchise appears to be taking a Smash Bros. approach). They could then easily release DLC and expansions across the Switch's entire lifespan if they want to, making it indeed a "generational" title and business model.
But I have little doubt that Nintendo are already working on it on some level anyway; it's just a matter of when, not if it will surface (probably after the hype from Smash Bros. Ultimate has dissipated a bit, maybe as soon as next year's E3).
Just keep releasing DLC for MK8 Deluxe, infact use DLC to do something similar to what Smash Ultimate did (instead of "everyone is here", have "everyone and everywhere from Mario Kart is here".
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is fine. Leave Mario Kart 9 for Switch 2 for Holidays 2023.
I would say yes as long as it doesn't detract from a MK9 being made. But that also comes with the criteria of 9 bringing something interesting that can't be done with DLC for 8 Deluxe (ie not just more tracks, perhaps double dash mechanics as Switch rocks the local play and far better online play over Wii / Wii U).
I would say at this point pull out some remix levels. I don't really want new levels so much as I want old levels done MK8 style.
Yes, they should definitely keep updating MK8 Deluxe, but also develop Mario Kart 9 in the near future. Release a DLC pack or two in 2019, and release MK9 in 2020/2021.
@Dualmask Captain Falcon please, he deserves it.
More tracks maybe some new modes or challenges of some sort it really is a great game I bought a Wii u just for Mario kart 8 and bought deluxe as soon as it was released and I still have a go almost everyday so more content would be welcomed by me I’m even prepared to pay for dlc
@Ryu_Niiyama I remember how giddy me and my family got seeing some of the retro tracks remade in the MK8 engine back when it was revealed. I would love to see some more come.
Though I'm down with the odd themed track appear also. I enjoyed my Zelda and F Zero additions (albeit an F Zero game would be more preffered).
I’d love an “Everyone is Here!” approach to DLC, bringing back every character (Petey Piranha, Honey Queen, Funky Kong, etc.).
I think it’s too early for MK9. Later in the Switch’s life cycle, of course! But right now? No.
In fact, I wouldn’t be disappointed in the slightest if Mario Kart 9 skips the Switch and Nintendo focuses on MK8D DLC.
Unless a 9 does something drastic that wouldn’t fit in 8 (and there’s heaps of room for change), then I’d rather DLC for 8. I like the idea that the one release has this massive lot of content rather than jumping back and forth between 8 and 9 seperatly. I think there’s advantages to having content in one title.
Please not a new one. This one is fantastic and we don't need a new one. How about MORE TRACKS! More MODES. This sort of thing makes more sense. Adding a whole new game with the exact same characters and exact same tracks seems pointless.
@Tingle_The_Great Have you never heard of Kirby Air Ride?
A free motorcycle skin will get some gamers dusting off the Mario Kart card and playing the game again, of course that wouldn't be advisable if there were enough good games to purchase.
That said, DLC would benefit Nintendo if gamers traded in their Mario Kart game.
If Nintendo offered two new tracks tomorrow I would not buy them, unless the price was very low, say £4. Which it wouldn't be.
The idea of a new game is to play a new game. A completely new set of tracks, better than the existing ones. Not to play the old ones yet again just to play two new add-on tracks.
Although very good, there is plenty of improvements that could be implemented in a new game. This version is a little to 'rigid'; by that I mean that there could be a lot more interaction between the karts and the scenery. Water splash, and mud, sand and other scenery, maybe a boat instead of a Kart, like in Sonic's previous racer. Or a plane, remember Diddy Kong.
@ChompyMage yeah, it's weird that MK8 has the car but not the driver...
88% "More DLC" at this moment. That's not my world anymore.
I would be fine with DLC for MK8D. I would love to see Mario Kart 9 sometime, though. Perhaps Nintendo's gonna do something drastically different that sets it apart from the rest of the Mario Kart series (or maybe they'll expand on the double dash mechanic), which I wouldn't mind as long as it's still fantastic.
I'd love another meaty paid track pack. The only reason I could see 9 being worth a buy would be an impressive single player adventure. Let me buy parts and build my own kart. Add in a dynamic rival system that encourages AI characters to go after you more based on your actions and rewards you for taking your rivals out. Have that carry through races in the single player. Introduce a special ability/weapon for each character (that can be turned off in rule sets).
8 already looks and feels fantastic, so if 9 is just going to be new tracks, I'd rather see them as 8 DLC.
I prefer MK9 to be honest
@Tisteg80 Nintendo does DLC right and prices it fairly that is the world you are living in . I want more tracks from the past that they are missing, there are tons of GBA and SNES levels that they can add as well as more from Double Dash.
I'm split on the issue. 1)I don't think the graphics haven't aged horribly, so I dont believe a new game isn't warranted. 2) I would buy a new Mario kart game if it brought some new mechanics to the game.
I never expected MK9 on Switch to begin with. And if there are plans for one, they should scrap it and fund a non-Mario title instead.
Even though I like the free updates for MK8 Deluxe, if we got paid DLC Nintendo could pump out better quality additions to the game as opposed to Labo compatibility and a different skin for Link, obvious choices would probably be a Star Fox and F Zero pack
I don't know anyone who wouldn't want more content for MK8D to be released. I mean, it would be nice to have MK9. But only if you are providing a truly unique experience from MK8. If Nintendo revealed MK9 and it was a real next step in the series, I'd be all for it. If not, keep adding to MK8D
Yes and for the WIIU too!
More DLC will eventually lead to more paid DLC. Something I won't do, cause I dont like the idea of "renting" content. Which then punishes me in a way by letting some games become incompatible with newer versions of said game with the content bought.
Releasing a later version of a game as a "complete collection" has a higher chance of me double dipping than it is me directly buying DLC. It's why I hardly own many fighting games nowadays (that and new character balancing issues).
@Deku-Scrub it's not going to be free mate just like it wasn't free on the WIIU
I voted to add dlc to Mario Kart 8, but I think they should do one or the other at least. Otherwise, Switch gets the battle mode but no new tracks.
I never had a Wii U and I wasn’t able to find a switch till last July so MK8 is less than a year old game to me so I’d gladly take more dlc in the form of tracks,new characters,etc.
Unless it goes the Smash Ultimate route or changes up the formula in a substantive way like DD did, I'd say they're better off just adding to the game in the form of DLC.
They better not make a new one...I just bought Deluxe, I’m late I know
I'm not sure there's any real reason to do MK9. Just add a couple new cups with a mix of new and remade tracks. It's a near-perfect game.
"Nooo I hate DLC and continued support of a game. If it is released, I definitely want to pay for it" - said no one ever ... lmao!
I double dipped on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the new battle modes and maps. I don’t really play it much now. Would love mario kart 9.
Mario Kart 9 can includes a new mechanic: riding on water. MK7 introduced gliding which was extended with MK8, now they can combined the gameplay of WaveRace with the new MarioKart.
They should start making DLC for Mario Kart 8 deluxe as in new tracks and perhaps brand new characters, not skins for existing ones and a bike. I don't mind paying and frankly can't really see the point in releasing things like this so far after launch
@Hikingguy Switch doesn't have the technical clout to make a Mario Kart 9. which would make MK 9 essentially a MOD of MK8.
Mario Kart 8 with more DLC is the way to go.
No thanks, more dlc would delay the development of a new game which could be better.
@Nincompoop The longwinded path to making finally making Mario Kart DKR, it would be fab.
I want a hand drawn SNES inspired Yoshi’s Island track plz and thank you.
I want a new game because they shouldn't be charging full price for a game released in 2014 just because its on the Switch.
If anyone else coasted off a game that old people would be p****ed off as it seems lazy. I bought it on Wii U for full price and if I'm going to buy it again i want it to be a whole new experience not just a small addition.
There's no reason to make a new game. It would run on the same engine, reuse most if not all of the characters and basically just have new tracks. DLC all the way.
More tracks, is all this game needs. It’s borderline perfect
Like MK7 on 3DS and the MK Wii on the Wii before it, MK8 Deluxe will be a consistent seller throughout the Switches life and beyond. Nintendo will continue to support it into the foreseeable future. What would the next Mario Kart really do better on Switch anyway? Not a significant leap ahead enough compared to previous entries. MK8 Deluxe is in a great spot right now so a new entry would make more sense on the next interation of Switch
I've had this game since 2014. Please make a sequel already.
Nintendo kart with a hub world track and boss fights. They began with the crossover characters and tracks in mk8. I think there is a lott of potential with this concept.
@N64SNESU I am perfectly aware of that, I did say I would prefer paid DLC in my original comment as well.
I'm a bit conflicted here. On one hand, a new game is almost always more preferable. New items, new tracks, new gameplay mechanic that can't be introduced to Mario Kart 8 as DLC (like how gliders and underwater sections were core aspects to Mario Kart 7).
On the other hand, I can't think of what a new game can offer that can't be done with paid DLC to Mario Kart 8. We already have antigravity, underwater, and gliding sections. What next aside from that?
So really my answer can go two ways: if a Mario Kart 9 wants to introduce something new to mix up the formula, then go for it. If it's just another refinement of Mario Kart 8, then I'll prefer DLC.
New Game!!! I have all these games on Wii U, not interested unless it's new cups.
Switch era DLC characters I’d be happy to see: Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, Spike, Captain Toad,
dlc, keep the new game far off as possible.
Still waiting on my Wario Colosseum DLC.
I said this with the Wii game. It's madness they don't just release dlc every 4 or 6 months. Just a pack of 4 tracks would work and people would lap it up (pun not intended!)
Not fussed with character. Just more tracks please. Retro ones are fine too!
The only reason I personally give MK8D a pass and am not in the "Release MK9 already!!" camp is because, with the exception of the few of us who had Wii U's and played it already, this is a game that failed to truly capture the audience and money it should have got in the first place on Wii U. So it's gonna divide the base no matter what. Those that already played MK8 and are satisfied are starved of a new MK, while those that never experienced it are going through their prime on it. shrugs
I was such a fiend for it's production, as well as ready to retire my Wii U, that I did a RARE double dip and bought MK8D. My mental looks at it as I'm just continuing on on my current gen Nintendo system. It still would have been nice to get a discount for Wii U adopters, but no one put a gun to my head either, so it is what it is.
Whenever MK9 finally does come, I'll be ready and will just keep enjoying the MK8D love in the meantime.
@Damo The first part of the poll is missing a crucial option like this one:
'I still play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and I want neither a DLC nor a sequel'
If you had asked me ~6 months ago, I would have said that Mario Kart 9 is coming in 2020. But now, I'm starting to think that Mario Kart 9 will be an early release for the Switch 2.
Mario Kart being an evergreen franchise is no surprise. What is a surprise is that Mario Kart 8 DX is selling faster than all prior Mario Kart entries outside of the Wii iteration. With numbers like that, there isn't too much benefit to releasing Mario Kart 9 other than segmenting the current Mario Kart fanbase.
Mario Kart is the perfect "games as a service" title (but without all the micro-transaction garbage). Nintendo will likely constantly update Mario Kart 8 DX with new characters, karts, tracks, and other stuff like Labo support rather than make Mario Kart 9 for the Switch.
Yes untill they do a smash bros ultimate with mario kart. Which I'm pretty sure mk tour is that
More contents for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe = Ultimate Edition release in the future (Including All Additional contents & updates).
@liveswired I'm not sure how we can make that determination at this point. And if there is anyone who can figure out how to make a more technically advanced version of their game within their console's limitations, its Nintendo.
I own Mario kart 8 and all the dlc on the Wii U. Great game, just not sure I want to pay full price for it again if they are going to update it with new tracks and characters...
Mk8 deluxe is perfect how it is. Just new Dlc and its gonna be the cream of the cream (Hope this expression exist in English. )
I'd like a new Mario Kart that changes the formula a bit, and does something more experimental. But I'd settle for MK8D DLC as well.
In an ideal world, we'd get DLC for now and a new game later in the console's life.
@0muros Not as common as Cream of the crop, but I get what you're saying. Lol
Funnily enough, I think I've heard your saying in French more than in English, from English speakers.
@Deku-Scrub my bad
@Regpuppy
I just want another Kirby Air Ride.
A new Mario Kart is essential for all the Wii U owners who stuck with Nintendo when it wasn't trendy.
No matter how you cut it, a new game or paid DLC will split the online playerbase, which is bound see its numbers dip already as Online becomes paid.
However, I do see MK8D as THE Switch iteration of Mario Kart. Because, really, why would they even want to develop a new game when MK8D is already a massive, massive system seller. I don't see the investment VS ROI as being worth it at this point, especially when people are already conditioned to buy 1 Mario Kart game per system (Unlike Pokémon and Call of Duty)
I want a new entry. But the next one should basically be Nintendo Kart, which MK8/DX brought us closer to anyway.
I think this is just showing us what they can do to prepare us for more
Switch cannot be the only Nintendo console without an original MK. That would be wrong.
It’s easy to think that there isn’t much more that can be done with this series but there may be a new take on the formula which could justify MK 9. If not then I’m fine with DLC for 8 in the form of new tracks.
If MK 9 isn’t possible then they could always make Super Nintendo Kart. I think this idear may have been mentioned on this site before, regarding the inclusion of Link in 8. There would be lots of course possibilities from different IPs. Kirby, Metroid etc.
Do a heavy expansion called Mario Kart 8 Ultimate. I think Smash fans would know what that would mean....
The graphics engine is fine, the gameplay is great, what need is there for a whole new game?
Mario kart is just the sort of game where DLC works well instead of releasing a new game, where the big new things are pretty much just new tracks and characters, better to add those as DLC than have us pay $60 for a not-really-new sequel.
I'd say a new Mario Kart, perhaps with an adventure mode like Diddy Kong Racing and Crash Team racing for single player. Missions like the DS version would be good too.
@777dan777 NES, Gameboy, Gameboy Color, and Virtual Boy have got you covered.
Mmm i don't know with this one. Im not ready for another mariokart. I want something different. Give us an all new FZero for a change.
I'd like a new Mario Kart. Since I already have MK8 on Wii U, I haven't bought this one. With the new Sonic racing game on the way as an alternative, I really can't see any DLC that would convince me it's worth buying 8 a second time.
@TheFox I agree 100% with your statement.
@Cobalt It is getting it's own Bayonetta. They announced 3 at the exact same time as the ports you're complaining about.
Honestly there are good reasons to make dlc and/or make a new game, but in the end I want Super Mario Odyssey content. Give me stages, give me the broodals, give me Cappy. Just give me Odyssey content and I'll be happy.
They should port all Arcade GP games into a nice combined release, that would be cool as they are really fun games even if they tend to stray away from Mario kart mainstays, sense of speed at 150cc in GP2 is absolutely mad.
@Orin41 Well the Zelda Bike DLC was free. But I was saying that in regards to the pointless poll.
@Kimyonaakuma That’s exactly why it would be so great! Heck, they could even recreate city trial!
Mario Kart 8 is honestly kinda boring. The tracks are too wide (unless you're playing on 200C and trying to make turns), and while the concept of the tracks is awesome, while you're racing you barely notice the anti-grav aspect. I'd rather have an all-new game than more DLC.
@link3710
I know lol but if announcement is good, TO SHOW something is better...
E3 was the perfect moment for that... They didn't...
Virtualy, Nintendo can announce Wave Race +, 1080 Snowboarding prime turbo, WarioLand 38 or Starfox Delta, that doesn't change anything !
Reggie announced Bayonetta 3 in 2017, we are in 2018 there is nothing shown yet except a teaser... yayyyy !
@Giygas_95 agreed! I personally would also love to see other worlds in the Nintendo realm! Breath of the wild track, super mario odyssey track, octopath traveler track, and a Metroid Prime track!
I can't see MK8 as anything other than the Wii U iteration of Mario Kart. Because... It is.
I've played it for so many hours on Wii U that I'm not gonna bother buying it again for the Switch. I just want an all new actual Switch iteration. It's fine if that's gonna take another three years, especially with MK8D still getting DLC. Though this is the point where I'd like them to stop with working on that to focus on the next game.
I doubt it will happen though. Graphics wise it would just be too similar to MK8D...
Can say that for both questions my answer would be down the middle.
This far into MK8D's I think smaller DLC like the one we just got where it's a themed character/vehicle set is good. Things I'd expect in paid DLC like new cups/tracks I'd rather them save for a new Mario Kart, and I'd prefer not to be left waiting too long for that.
Mario Kart has always been a one-game-per-system type of deal, with an exception being the half-baked Mario Kart 8 on the half-baked Wii U. I would rather have 4 more cups, 4 more battle tracks, and 7 new characters (including Diddy, Birdo, Funky, Pauline, and some characters from other franchises, like Kirby, Samus, and Captain Falcon), and alternate skins for Toad (including Captain Toad). I'd pay $15 for such an expansion.
I think they should keep adding DLC, but release a Nintendo Kart in the near future. With all these cross-overs I think it’s obvious that Mario Kart could and should evolve into a Super Smash kind of mash-up game.
Defenately new DLC for mrio kart 8. I dont know why they stopped at 2 packs to be fair and especially as they were already released on the Wii u.
@iammikegaines Odyssey is a must. Don't know why I forgot about that. A New Donk City course is painfully obvious, but other courses would be good too like the moon or the luncheon kingdom. Metroid I can't really see happening, but then Link DID get in. Octopath is a Square property though, and I wouldn't be surprised if it goes multiplatform at some point.
Definitely keep up the DLC. Now that Nintendo has made clear they are not giving up on MK8D, I see no reason for 9 to release in the foreseeable future.
Why is this even a question? The game was released just a year and few months ago.... It should be standard practice the support of the game with DLC for at least three years.
What point would making a new game be? Same system. I find it funny so many people say they want 9. You guys like rebuying the same game eh?
A MK9 wouldn't sell well. I would rather see Nintendo make more games than turn MK into racing Madden.
I'd like free DLC, but new tracks as well. Maybe a double dash mod? I still wouldn't pay for anything as I don't play it enough as is. I'll only pay for dlc in great games; like Xenoblade and BOTW.
@LordGalaximus support? You buy the game and that's it. Either you like it an play it, or don't. Nintendo's focus is always on the next game coming out.
MK9 should be saved for Switch 2, which a lot of people are already asking for for some reason. Just donate money to Nintendo I guess.
I enjoy Mario Kart, but I never bothered with 8 because I don't have anyone to play it with. I hope Nintendo isn't working on a new one already. I would much rather see them devoting those resources to a new IP.
I don’t mind small updates that only add a little bit of new stuff like the recent update. But I’d much rather them work on a new game if they are going to take the effort to start adding things like new tracks
@Cobalt They announced Bayonetta 3 for the exact same reason they announced Metroid Prime 4: To let fans know that a game that they thought wouldn't happen was in the works so there wouldn't be kickback to a less wanted project. Games take time to make, and Platinum will show Bayonetta 3 when it's ready. The other option would have been to hold off until they were ready, and then people would be complaining that they were relying on Bayo 2 port sales to judge a sequel, while the games were more likely ported to use as a base for the starting the third one.
I can go with DLC for Mario Kart 8. I said this before in another Mario Kart 8 article but Diddy Kong and Pauline would be great as playable characters. Throw in some new tracks too.
Wow the majority of you would rather pay than get it free. Dlc anymore costs more if not the same as the base game! Why in the world would you rather pay than get it as a free content? Don't you know the best things in life are free?!
I'd say keep updating it with DLC for the next couple of years and release Mario kart 9 in like 2021-2022 ish. I'd love to see a few new DLC packs with characters like Dry Bones, Diddy Kong, Birdo, Honey Queen and some remaster tracks return. Some new tracks inspired by BotW and Odyssey would be cool too.
@link3710
You have Nintendo shares or what ?
I always thought that gamers are sometimes incredible.
They have that thing inside which push them to excuse everything even when it goes against them. Fascinating.
Look, Nintendo explain not long ago, that if E3 was like it was it's because they think it's better to talk about games we're gonna get in the next months.
So, why the hell Reggie talked about Bayonetta 3 in 2017 ?
It's ridiculous. The same for Metroid Prime 4, a nonsense if their logic is to talk about closer releases?
They did it with Travis too...
I can clearly understand that a big company like Nintendo has a guideline for the business but in that case, you cannot do the opposite of what you pretend...
A new Mario Kart doesn't really make that much sense on Switch. Same goes for Smash.
The Switch is only a bit more powerful than Wii U, and they perform on a similar graphical level. So how would Nintendo improve on games that are almost perfect for the current hardware capabilities?
The best Nintendo could do, was to make these Deluxe versions of Kart and Smash for Switch, and add more content to them. And that is fine.
If Nintendo were going to release a new Mario Kart for Switch, it had to be some crazy spin-off title with another play style. I can't see how else they could improve on Deluxe with the current hardware.
Stating from scratch with a new Mario Kart on Switch doesn't make much sense. Just make some more great content, and then we can get Mario kart 9 on the next Nintendo console, that comes after Switch.
Splatoon 2 could also just have been re-branded as Splatoon Deluxe. It's almost the same game, with more content added, and some special Switch functions. How could it be any different, when Switch and Wii U are so similar when it comes to performance and graphical capabilities?
I don' t think we need a Mario kart 9 till about 2021. Just give us more dlc. Mario kart 8 has so many track already that i think what's mario kart 9 going to be about anyway lol. Nintendo think about F Zero,Pikmin 4, new zelda and metroid, Mario kart 9 should be last on this list keep supporting the old one with dlc and make Mario kart 9 a switch 2 launch title or something lol.
Honestly, by this point, I'd rather have more DLC than a new game.
I sold my wii u version to fund getting mk8d. It is already the ultimate version of the original 2014 release. I only have 25 hours played on Switch as did too many hours on Wii U.
I can see them potentially adding some dlc in the form of characters or linking in with the mobile game later. But not new tracks.
Mk9 is what I'd prefer. But I don't expect it til at least Xmas 2019/Summer 2020.
Mario kart 8 deluxe is still selling around the world. More new switch users are still buying the game. Nintendo should wait until sales die down, because right now mk8dx is still selling.
I want a mk9 because in mk8 deluxe everything was unlocked, giving little reason for a casual player like me to keep returning to the game.
I'm happy with what we have for now. The Switch doesn't need two Mario Karts.
Just make a new game! Switch not had a Mario kart game yet (8 doesn't count as it came out for WiiU) either MK9 or Nintendo Kart...
@0muros We say crem dela crem still, just like French. Or a similar, more widely used, expression is cream of the crop.
MK8 Wii U was the only paid dlc I have and I'm happy I got it. $12 or something for around 50% more characters and tracks. Compared to smash that was $7 it $8 for a single stage and character.
That being said I have the game on Wii U so I didn't want to pay another $60 for something I already own. Unfortunately I'm not rich. Because of that I want a new Mario Kart.
On a related note. So far the only new multiplayer games for switch made by Nintendo that I'm aware of are Snipperclips, which was great, and 1 2 switch, which looked horrible. Thankfully smash will come out soon, hopefully it's not just smash Wii U with some bonus characters. And of course Mario party, hopefully you don't need multiple switches to have fun. I'm looking forward to when there's even more new couch multiplayer games for the switch!
Since in rambling, I'm really thankful that there is a great catalog of single player games like BotW, Odyssey, Xenoblade, Octopath etc.
I really really want them to bring the handling and weight back from MK Wii. MK8Dx just feels poor to control in comparison tbh!
I JUST bought MK8 Deluxe because of that BOTW dlc so I HOPE Nintendo stick with this game longer,it's so good.They should wait for next gen to make the next one and keep updating Deluxe with new stage and the few characters that are missing like Diddy Kong,Birdo and Captain Falcon,not too many characters though they should focus more on new stages,balancing and new features,I will GLADLY pay for good DLC and I'm sure I'm not the only one,Nintendo is sitting on a gold mine with this game
Just add Waluigi pinball and I’ll be happy
I would love for Nintendo to keep adding things to Mk8D. Why make a new game when you can just add more things to the game that already exists.
Would love some Mario Odyssey tracks, breath of the wild? Splatoon? More classic maps... More characters like Diddy, Birdo, Pauline, and maybe another guest character, like Kirby, Olimar, and/ or
Captin Falco.
Would be cool to see new outfits for characters
Wedding outfits for Peach, Bowser, Mario,
Squids have different hairstyles with octolings..... Or just octolings variation with colors as Yoshi.
Pretty excited for what they will do.... As you can tell
More tracks would be nice, i bought the DLC on the Wii U when it came out, and that was DLC done the right way, paying a reduced rate for 2 packs up front that were great quality.
That said, whilst he Switch is fantastic in its own right, as someone who supported the game on Wii U, there wasn't much of an upgrade for me, give us 8 or 16 new tracks based on various other nintendo games, and maybe have more online events, they need to make online a bit more exciting.
If I was Nintendo I would create 16 more tracks (4 new cups) FOR FREE.
Here's the catch: The new tracks would launch the same day the Online service goes live and they will only be unlocked for offline play once you go online.
@Cheez
Crème de la crème, to be exact !
New game but honestly i rather get more games from other franchises during the Switch lifetime. Like more FE, Metroid and Pokemon games.
I'd rather get more DLC, and then in some time a new Diddy Kong Racing.
I don’t think Nintendo do should release Mario Kart 9 on Switch, but instead take a slightly different approach by reshaping the series as Nintendo Kart with a release on Switch. They’ve already explored the concept with non-Mario kart characters in 8. Migjt as well go all in!
Umm guys are you guys okay? It is called DELUXE FOR A REASON! Adding DLC is pointless. So they should add an all new Mario Kart game. IMHO
(Edit: Of course not right away, maybe 2020?)
I almost think it could get away with just releasing new content for all its big already-released Switch games without new versions at all: Splatoon 2, Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey. And, so long as that extra DLC is actually really good, instead of releasing new games in franchises that are already on Switch, it could just focus on releasing all new games in those other franchises that aren't on the system yet: Metroid, Animal Crossing, Pikmin, F-Zero, Advance Wars, Punch-Out!!, Star Fox, etc.
I really would like Mario Kart and Smash Bros. to be a platform in and of themselves. I would gladly pay for new tracks and characters if they would just keep adding on to the existing game. As it stands now, I still haven't purchased MK on the Switch. I have the DLC, and I am not paying full price just for the Battle Modes.
I'm in the camp that I would like a lot more content in the way of new levels and battle arenas. And the only way I see that happening is for Nintendo to release a new Mario Kart entry (ala Mario Kart 9). I can see why they won't do this or at least do it right away. Mainly a new entry would split the online multiplayer scene and pull players away from MK8D. If they simply release more content for the current MK8D more players will have reason to play it and new players will have reason to purchase it with a large player base. But I just don't see them adding that much in worthwhile content. At best maybe one new cup and one new retro cup along with a new or returning battle stage. If we do get new courses I am totally fine with paying for them. But if we do get a new battle course I want the return of Block Fort from the N64 redone similar to others. But again, why settle for some $20-$30 DLC when we can just buy into a new game with many more new and retro cups and battle courses? Nintendo should just use the current engine they have developed and simply develop new content. But whatever happens, the more Mario Kart the better.
Honestly, I would normally love a new game, but the overall physics and mechanics of 8 are so dang perfect imo that I would absolutely be down with more dlc, so long as it is along the lines of tracks, which are easily the most interesting content in the series.
Mario kart 8 is mostly perfect, so Mario Kart 9 is not needed.Mario Kart 8 just needs some balancing updates like, reduce the chances of getting coins in 1st place and remove the chance of getting a stinkin' red shell at 8th place and lower:/
Mario Kart 9 should release just on the next Nintendo console(which would be on next handheld console).
@AtlanteanMan Yeah I would really love to see Nintendo take Mario Kart in the same direction as Smas Bros, and have characters and courses from all across Nintendo's IP's .
@Jokerwolf Waluigi Pinball. Nintendo better have it's priorities straight.
@Regpuppy I think one Mario Kart per console is good, MK9 can be a launch title for the Switch 2 or whatever it's gonna be. Also couldn't Mario Kart Tour, coming next year, technically be Mario Kart 9.
Also if it's the same dev team working on Tour, we definitely won't be getting another Mario Kart on console for a long while. Which I'm fine with. But if Nintendo over prices the DLC, I'm going to be super ticked. But they're good with DLC so I don't think that's going to happen.
@Cosats
I honestly would not be surprised at all if Nintendo did something like that. I could easily see them introducing "free" content in their current online multiplayer games and locking that content behind the online paywall.
In terms of where they could go next with MK9, would be really keen for them to retain the core MK setup but how about a Burn Out Paradise type mode of the Mushroom Kingdom? Open world Mushroom Kingdom to explore and find events, races, stunts, jumps etc.
Mario Kart World!
A huge open world with cup arenas dotted around. Drive up to Peaches Castle to start the Mushroom Cup or cruise along New Donk City straights to enter the Star Cup. Start a 1 on 1 street race at various locations to unlock characters. Pull in at Toads Garage for all of your kart mods. Pull off crazy stunts at dedicated stunt locations and unlock new kart parts. Anything unlocked in world mode gets added to a quick start menu for traditional MK start up and play.
The DLC in general has been excellent for this title. Free DLC updates are always welcome, but paid DLC for this title, now on its second iteration, shouldn't be a thing. Take those resources and pour them into a new entry in the franchise.
Simply: YES, OF COURSE!
When MK8 came out on Wii U and I realised the new anti gravity ability, I drew this:
https://www.deviantart.com/lieracc/art/New-Mario-Kart-8-DLC-482277816
Unfortunately we won't ever see anything like it in the game because of copyright or something like this.
Also MK8 looks so nice, I can't even imagine how an MK9 would look, because MK8 looks ridiculously nice. I think MK8 is all true MK fans need, and Big N needs to push it to the limits by creating more DLC content on and on. How cool would that be one day having all retro tracks in MK8?
@ChompyMage Honestly, I'm not too miffed whether or not we get another Mario Kart. But I still think it would be nice, especially if it switched up the formula.
Also, I wouldn't expect THAT much from Mario Kart Tour, judging by Nintendo's other mobile games. I wouldn't even expect it to be a traditional Mario Kart from it, to be honest. Not to say it'll be bad. Just that we probably shouldn't expect it to be our MK9.
@Regpuppy I completely agree about Mario Kart Tour. My hopes for it are not high at all.
MK8 pretty much nails the karting genre, so there's no rush for a sequel IMO. Just keep adding DLC, paid or free.
Smash Bros Ultimate will be perfect, Mario Kart 8 deluxe is perfect, give us some DLC and make something like ultimate for Mario kart, then provide use with DLC for that. I really want new tracks, characters etc
As long as Nintendo remains in the 1080p era, all I want is continuous updates to their existing party games. If the Switch 2 is still 1080p, I don't want Mario Kart 9--I want Mario Kart 8 and all of its DLC to transfer over, and for a new batch of cups and characters to be released. Same with Tennis, same with Smash, same with Mario Party, Golf, Strikers--all of it.
I don't want to see "Mario Kart 9" until Nintendo has a 4K console.
I want a totally new Mariokart. Nuff said!!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is perfect. New tracks won't make it any better (new tracks will only feel fresh and cool for the first few weeks).
Nintendo should rather invest the money in other games franchises or develop Mario Kart 9 with brand new game mechanics.
It seems that most voters are happy to have DLC in the short term, breathing a little more life into the game, while at the same time delaying any chance of a new version.
Switch has never had a Switch Mario Kart game like most if not all other Nintendo consoles have had.
If you owned the Wii u you will have purchased the game and then paid for the extra content at the time and purchased it again for the Switch. While those Switch owners who did not bother with the Wii U get Mario Kart with the DLC as a brand new game.
Some of us loyal gamers have been taken for a ride by Nintendo, and it's not in a Kart.
Nintendo need to reward those who did purchase a Wii u and who are now ultimately second class gaming Switch citizen's.
They would have a record of DLC purchased which suggests that the physical game was also purchased.
I'd love to see Mario Kart 8 Deluxe pull a Smash Bros Ultimate and bring back every single past character. Believe it or not, there's only 8 characters missing (9 if you count Donkey Kong Jr from the original Mario Kart) so it's not like they have a huge backlog to work through. Besides, I really miss Diddy Kong, ROB, and Funky Kong.
Just want more single player. Mission Mode.
Yes. As long as it’s good and useful. Absolutely
This is tough for me. I already own MK8 on Wii U, so I can’t really justify purchasing Deluxe. For that reason, I wouldn’t mind a new game.
More new and old Tracks would be nice.
A new Mario Kart is not necessary imo, cause there's a new Sonic Racing Game on its way.
You could ask this same question to Rockstar. Should they continuously update GTAV Online, or should they be working on a brand new GTAVI for PS4/XBO/PC.
It appears they chose the former. And it seems like Nintendo is doing the same with Mario Kart 8 DX and the Switch.
MK8D is the only kart racer I need.
So many of Nintendo's IPs should be laid to rest and replaced with new exciting IPs, like Splatoon. But not before an Ultimate Edition. Smash Bros is a great example of this - there really is nowhere to go after the next release!
Mario Kart Ultimate with new mechanics, racers and tracks - plus every single track and racer from the past in both original form and updated. I know I'd buy it!
Maybe even throw in the ROMs from all the classic SNES, DS and N64 as a bonus.
No DLC, please, if it makes the wait for a new Mario Kart longer! After all, I am an early adopter of Mario Kart 8 and thus didn't feel the need to upgrade just to a Deluxe version for a full game price. Games are not cheap, so I'd rather buy a new game than something I already own that has the same name without the Deluxe moniker. Thus, I would also feel left out if new non-cosmetic DLC did arrive for Deluxe - the story would be different if it arrives also on the original game, of course!
@Cobalt Oh Nintendo's done tons of things I hate them for. I just think that the way they handled Bayonetta is okay, and it's ridiculous that people are going after them for not showing it just yet.
I wouldn't mind something new altogether. Change the formula of Mario Kart. Somehow open-world it more. Not just the same ol' track and trophy kart game.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a 10 in my book. It's nirvana karting...lol. But I still want Mario Kart 9 to release on Switch. Besides, they will include all the fantastic favorites from Mario Kart 8 anyway with the classic courses returning but with NEW ones. I understand DLC would be attractive but DLC for Mario Kart 9 eventually would be better...lol. I want to see if the Double Dash mechanic (two racers in a kart will return).
@EmberTune I love every track, this game is in my top 10 Nintendo games ever released. It's a 10. It's classic already!
Whilst I love this game to death, I prefer Mario kart 7 which sold over 17 million copies and didn't get any DLC at all. Cheers Nintendo!
@LordVal Sonic racing has always been a pale imitation of the real thing. It's like supermarket cola vs Classic Coke!
@UmbreonsPapa I have to say I think we can make that determination, but if another Mario Kart is released there will be no major technical advancement, it'll be more of a mod of Mario Kart 8. I'd love to see an option to see the return of the Double Dash chaos.
Some new tracks would be rad
@N64SNESU here in Germany Coke is the cheapest way to drink a Cola, so this comparison is hard to understand for me.
But to have it right: I like Mario Kart more too, but I have some real hardcore Sega fans in my friend zone and Sonic Racing was always fun on my 360 back then. Imo it's the best funracer after MK.
@LordVal That's weird, but the price of coke wasn't my point. Classic Coke and Mario kart are iconic, a quality product just like Heisenberg's blue meth! Sonic racing is ok but its just not the real thing....
@N64SNESU I meant quality with cheap. But yes, that's not the point.
Classic Coke is junk compared to a Fritz Kola, Miomio Kola or Premium Kola here.
But just to understand you: Mario Kart is a Classic Coke (the extra deluxe Cherry Version) and Sonic Racing is a Pepsi?
@LordVal I thought classic Coke was no1 around the world, I'm shocked it's considered garbage in germany
@N64SNESU It changed in the last ten years because we got better alternatives. Another example is Japan. Just foreigners drink Coke there.
It's the same with mountain dew or Dr pepper, but that depends on the difference in the recipes. In France or Britain Coke tastes absolutely different from the German version (less sugar).
Cool, you should start the colalife website
@N64SNESU I'm absolute addicted to Kola!
Yes please release paid DLC Mr Nintendo, more tracks, more players ent
Well yeah, more tracks aren't necessary but very welcome. I rather look forward to more battle arena's. Of course as always I love new characters (Kirby, Pauline) and kart parts. A New Donk City track/arena would be reeaally cool, oh and block fort from Mario kart 64. My favorite track is rainbow road from the ds (I know, I'm a sadistic jerk) so it would be cool if that one shows up
Yes, next question....
We obviously won’t be getting any more DLC for MK8D anytime soon, so our next best hope is Mario Kart 9.
Yes, I know that Nintendo has never released two Mario Kart games on the same system before, but they also haven’t ever released two 3D platformers on the same system either... aside from Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 on the Wii, so a new Mario Kart on the Switch is entirely possible.
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