Hands up now, who honestly thought we'd be getting brand new DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in 2022?
We certainly didn't; we were all primed and ready for Mario Kart 9 to be announced, but Nintendo clearly had other ideas, breathing new life into a game that's now five years old (or eight if you include the original Wii U release — which you should).
Initially, it was a decision that undoubtedly confused many people — this writer included — who were there Day One and have been playing some form of Mario Kart 8 for years now. But now that we've had some time to digest it all, the only question we have on our minds is, "sure, why not?". After all, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold well over 40 million copies by this point, so it makes sense for Nintendo to take advantage of this while simultaneously bolstering its Nintendo Switch Online service.
It got us thinking, too. If an 'old' evergreen game like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can get some brand new DLC, which other games would we like to see given a new lease of life? Mario Party Superstars is rumoured to be getting the DLC treatment, but that came out last October. Hardly an 'old' game, hmm?
So get comfy, dear readers, as we look at some hypothetical scenarios in which a few of our most beloved stalwart Switch games get some hot new downloadable content...
Super Mario Odyssey DLC
Released back in 2017, Super Mario Odyssey is already feature-packed, with over 15 kingdoms to explore to your heart's content, from the delightful Metro Kingdom to the tough-as-nails Darker Side, the latter of which is tough enough to test even the most experienced of Mario fans.
Like anything worth having, however, we just want more -- more levels please, Nintendo. The gameplay in which you utilise Cappy to traverse obstacles, batter foes, and collect coins is, in our opinion, pretty timeless, so why change a good thing?
In terms of what kind of levels we'd like to see, we reckon it would be just lovely if the game paid homage to past 3D Mario levels in a similar way to the Mushroom Kingdom. How about an expanded Isle Delfino? Or perhaps Gusty Garden Galaxy? Who are we kidding, just give us a new Dire Dire Docks with a remastered soundtrack!
ARMS DLC
Much like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the motion-controlled fighter ARMS has already received batches of DLC here and there — much of it was free, too. We're big fans of the game (at least some of us are), but in the years since its release, the enthusiasm around Nintendo's new fighting IP has undoubtedly died down, so it certainly makes us wonder just how successful a full blown sequel would actually be.
With over 2 million copies sold, ARMS — a brand new IP, remember — was hardly a failure, so we think it might make a bit more sense to test the waters with some brand new DLC first. Nintendo could play it safe with this and just introduce a few more fighters, a stage here and there, and perhaps a new mode. But how about revamping the entire experience with a whole boatload of new material?
It could be called Super ARMS EX' Turbo Alpha. Or not.
Luigi's Mansion 3 DLC
Luigi's Mansion 3 is a game that we'd sooner see receive the full sequel treatment rather than DLC (a haunted theme park, anyone? Ooh, matron!). The game as it is features a very solid bunch of themed levels courtesy of the hotel floor setup, but nevertheless, there's always room for more.
We adored almost all of the levels in the main game, particularly Paranormal Productions and Castle MacFrights, but we'd also love a level based on a top-class restaurant, or perhaps an indoor waterpark — heck, even a creepy nursery!
Again, Luigi's Mansion 3 is a game that's already received some DLC for its multiplayer component, but we think the main campaign is just itching for some hot new content. In addition to new floors, how about a couple of new abilities for the Poltergust G-00?
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DLC
The task of remaking such a beloved game with The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was no doubt an already-herculean task for developer Grezzo, who needed to strike a fine balance between paying homage to the original Game Boy classic and introducing something fresh for fans. One of the new additions to the game was the 'Chamber Dungeon Creator', an altogether neat idea that never quite found its footing.
In terms of new DLC for Link's Awakening, we think an expanded version of the dungeon creator would be just nifty. We wouldn't expect anything on the level of Super Mario Maker (in fact, that idea has already been firmly shut down), but some new layouts, items, enemies (maybe even something from another Zelda timeline) might just give the feature a bit more life, and give us reason to return to Koholint.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars DLC
Right, this one's a bit obvious, and there's also the teeny-tiny problem in the fact that Super Mario 3D All-Stars isn't actually available anymore outside of pre-owned physical copies (unless you stumble upon a new copy, which by all accounts isn't too difficult).
However, we'd be remiss not to beg Nintendo once again for the inclusion of Super Mario Galaxy 2 — just a little DLC to complete the package! C'mon Nintendo, this could be such an easy win!
Also, just release the full game again.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC... Er, hold up!
Okay, just slow down — yes, we know Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is about to get some new DLC (that's what this whole topic is about, after all).
With a total of 48 new courses coming to the game, we'd probably be a bit greedy asking for even more, but that doesn't mean we can't get new characters or karts, right? One of the big conversation pieces prior to the announcement of the Booster Course Pack was whether the next Mario Kart would effectively become 'Nintendo Kart', expanding on Mario Kart 8's roster of non-Mushroom Kingdom characters and courses from other Nintendo IP. We think Nintendo would do well to dip its feet in the water with even more DLC based on franchises like Metroid, Kirby, Pikmin — all of which have now appeared on Switch — and more. Imagine skirting around Coconut Mall as Samus or Ridley!
Then again, we've already asked the question as to whether more DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a good idea, and the vast majority of you lovely people made it quite clear that you'd rather Nintendo make a full sequel.
Maybe we're just unimaginative. Or maybe we just can't fathom why we're unable to burn around in a Kirby kart yet.
And that's it! We're aware that none of the above is likely to come to fruition, but hey, we can dream right? Super Mario Party got an online update a couple of years after the fact — stranger things have happened!
But what about you? What games would you like to see new DLC for? Or are you in the camp of waiting for a full sequel instead? Let us know!
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Calculator. The hype would be off the charts.
I guess this isn't entirely "old" yet but Mario Party Superstars is just screaming for some more boards and minigames and I'm baffled they haven't announced anything yet.
Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 4...oh sorry, I was dreaming.
As said above, Mario Party Superstars DLC seems like an absolute no-brainer, and I desperately hope they add it!
I used to be keen for Odyssey DLC, but now I would definitely like a full on new Mario game, be that a sequel or a different 3D Mario entirely!
As far as I’m concerned, mk8 adding dlc after so long of being released, only proves that someday, like 8 years from now, we will get more smash bros ultimate dlc.
Scrap the new game and do DLC for Breath of the Wild!
I would love to go back to Odyssey, but DLC for that just feels extremely unlikely, especially considering it's a singleplayer game. I think a sequel is more likely.
For more newer games, I definitely want Superstars and big Metroid Dread DLC.
Splatoon 2, I don't think we needed a sequel, especially with how little content has been shown from what we seen so far.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is proof that you can just keep supporting a game with DLC and it will continue to thrive.
EDIT: Ring Fit Adventure DLC would also be much appreciated.
I was waiting and waiting for some Ring Fit DLC, it has the rhythm games with only about 6 or so songs, would have loved to have more.
More Odyssey please, or maybe we haven't had any as they're working on a sequel!
Well the only one I own is Odyssey so I'll go with that even though I wouldn't get it. I should reinstall and finish that post game content some day..
I think a lot of fun things could be done with Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
I would actually buy arms if there was more content. I pretty much beat the game during the free trial period they had for it lol
Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
@Vortexeo same. Arms is very fun, but it's not $60 worth of fun.
Odyssey just makes so much sense, and there's several different ways to go about it (new Kingdom, a non-Mario character segment, etc).
If I could pick multiple options, I would love to have Galaxy 2 in my 3D All-Stars set. It feels incomplete without it.
Arms seems like the most natural choice. Most of the other options I would prefer new games for... Though I voted for Zelda because expanding the dungeon maker sounds great 😂
Kirby Star allies? They could add in Hyness and maybe even add sirica from right back at ya!
Hardly old, but a Batlte Frontier expansion for BDSP would make me happier than it should.
I would also love to see more levels for Kirby Star Allies, it won’t happen because we have the sequel right around the corner, but that far was great.
Either new kingdoms for SMO or add Super Mario Galaxy 2 to SM3D All Star (but that game isn't sold anymore so that ain't happening)
I’ve wanted more Captain Toad DLC for years now. Ideally books 4, 5 and 6. Failing that half a dozen or so levels based around other Nintendo IPs, like Splatoon, Zelda, Pikmin and Animal Crossing.
Galaxy 2 for all-stars would be an instant buy for me.
Amongst all the older games Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the only one I’d make an exeption for what I’d like to see DLC for, only because I think there’s very little room for improvement in the Mario Kart formula. At the same time, I’d still like to see more new courses for 8 (and more Battle Mode courses for that matter). All of these other series would benefit from a follow up instead.
Would anybody really be more excited for more ARMS 1 content over actually getting a new and improved ARMS game? Same with Pokken, same with Luigi’s Mansion 3, same with Splatoon 2, same with Pikmin 3.
Also, more Mario golf.
Probably Mario Odyssey, just to see some older levels from 64 or Sunshine with the Odyssey visual flare.
DlC for XB2 and XB1DE depending if you have XB3 save data like more costumes
Its not OLD old, but those empty slots in the relic case from Hades always made me wonder if there might be extra Dieties added in down the line, and maybe a post game story. Only issue there is that the game wraps up so perfectly at the very very end, that adding more onto it would almost tarnish how well it plays out.
I want more modes in Smash Bros Ultimate. Bring back modes from Melee and Brawl! I'd pay for them even
How about all the stuff they cut from Fire Emblem: Three Houses? Kinda felt some of the game endings hinted at interesting things that happen off screen. And maybe a "golden path" route, or at least one where certain people manage to live all the way to the end...
Well, it's no old, but it is in Wii U, I refer to Super Mario 3D World, specially for new levels and more characters, however, if in future, there'll be 3D World 2, well, is better option
Odyssey DLC would be amazing and I’m surprised it hasn’t happened. New worlds would definitely get me playing again especially if they revisited Sarasaland.
Carby in MK8D pleaseee 😍
I would love to see more ARMS content! I really enjoyed the few updates it got, and I miss participating in the Party Crashes.
Mario Golf could use it... and get rid of the Par 3 courses that they gave us.
@Grandiajet Good shout! 🌱
Definitely Mario 3D All-Stars for me, and it would be a great excuse to bring the game back after being stupidly removed in the first place. Super Mario Galaxy 2 desperately needs to be in that package.
But I'd also just love more DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Since there's not going to be a new Mario Kart game for years now most likely, getting more DLC for this game is going to be the next best thing. And one of the exciting things about a new Mario Kart is always questioning which characters are going to be in there, and so far, it looks like we'll miss out on that little bit of speculating fun.
Heck, make another Booster Course Pass to eventually include EVERY single Mario Kart track in history. That would be amazing.
I’d like F-Zero DLC along with a new game please.
Honestly I’d rather see games being re-released in physical form as a new “deluxe edition” with all the new/extra content and updates and all that included so that when Nintendo yanks the online service for switch, we still have full, complete games to play like the good ‘ol days.
Pokemon. I don't care which, but give me back my Battle Frontier, damn it.
Ring Fit needs more content or a sequel.
Mario Party Superstars DLC
ARMS could use some major update. Like a story mode where you can see the characters interact. Or more characters in general. The character design of this game is excellent. My favourite ARMS character is Lola Pop.
I need Super Mario Galaxy 2
Give Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition a PROPER post-game, please. I just finished the full game last week and it’s literally my new favorite game ever, so I was so excited for the post game… until I found out that it only featured two of the main cast members alongside infuriatingly annoying nopon, the chain attack feature was gone, and that… oh yeah, IT WAS BORING AS HELL
Please Nintendo all I want is to see Reyn and Sharla again please I’m begging
Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Captain Toad, New Pokémon Snap, or Mario Maker 2. Tbh, instead of dlc some games just need things like a better UI, more local or online multiplayer options, or be able to share/find custom stuff among friends easier
Mario Galaxy 2 pls
I desperately want more ARMS stuff and I don’t care what form it comes in, but I doubt Nintendo will do anything with the franchise any time soon given that it didn’t repeat Splatoon’s “new-IP-with-genre-twist” breakout success.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game — Complete Edition. Ubisoft planned to make Todd Ingram(3rd boss) and his ex-girlfriends(sub-bosses) as playable characters, but this idea was scrapped. No More Heroes 3 needs DLC. Free DLC Extra Chapters for Corpse Party sounds like a good idea. SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy needs more DLC characters. Well, that's enough for me.
There's 3 games I would like to see get new dlc. Arms, Arms is a really fun and surprisingly strategic fighter with nice character variety. I feel like once all the characters were released the hype just died off. It would be cool to add like 5 more characters bringing the roster to 20 and maybe a new mode or 2.
Next I would like to see Pokken get more characters. There's so many different Pokemon you can add to Pokken. I wished it took an approach similar to dbz fighters just constantly adding new Pokemon. Fans would certainly pay for it. With over 900 Pokemon it's hard to be satisfied with just 20 something in the game when they can do so much more. 6 v 6 battle mode would be cool too.
Lastly I would like to see Pokemon Let's Go get a huge expansion. Instead of making let's go Johto they could just make a huge Johto expansion pack. Making it possible to get to the region through the St. Anne basically being the opposite of Gold & Silver. Instead of going back to Kanto we can go forward to Johto. And of course adding the entire Johto dex as well. Add breeding in the game as well. I feel like if they did this and made it an add on to the switch online expansion service it would certainly convince a lot to jump on board.
I want DLC for Super Mario Maker 2. Just add an Odyssey theme for €10 and I'm happy.
As far as Wii U ports go, MK8 DX is the one one I'd be fine getting DLC. I'd rather have gotten a Pokken 2 than the paid DLC it got.
Mario 3D world or a sequel!
It will never happen but I'd love to see Ori in Smash Bros. I'm still really disappointed he didn't make it in as I developed a very strong adoration of the character over the years but I was ok with Sora though.
Can we get Galaxy 2 for All-Stars?
None, I want them to make new games.
I feel like Super Mario Odyssey and 3D All Stars are the proverbial elephants in the room for DLC. Especially in light of the MK 8 Deluxe DLC.
BotW and XC2 already got their season pass and are getting sequels. I'd rather have a Mario Odyssey sequel than a DLC.
Arms….just make new entries for the others. A story mode would be awesome.
I always wanted Mario Maker 2 to get an option for the 2D Odyssey sections (wrap around corners, hidden passages, reverse gravity sections, etc.).
Super Mario Party. Or at least put it into new new Mario party. Both could work.
Instead of DLC, would love to see them remake Oracle of Ages and Seasons in the style of Links Awakening Remake.
Aside from that, maybe more Mario Kart Characters would be fun.
Why would you add DLC to a game you can’t even buy on the Eshop?
Even though I want to see ARMS 2 get announced, I also wouldn't mind getting some DLC.
All of the games I currently own.
Mario Party Superstars, and more Mario Golf. The "party" type games like these would be a no brainer.
Golf got a few more courses and characters, but I'd like to see more proper courses as opposed to the ones we got where "hole 16 is just hitting from 4's tee box onto 12's green" type design. The free stuff was good, but I'd pay for more full courses and characters at this point. It's such a good base, just needs more.
I would totally take some new story levels DLC for Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
Even if it were just them making Bingo Battle available to play online with random people, I'd pay ten bucks for just that.
But of course I would MUCH prefer Pikmin 4. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Smash bros dlc pack 3 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
SMASH BROS!
In 3-4 years
None.
I'd prefer new games for Switch.
It has enough ports and remakes.
I would like to see mario maker 2 get some.
it doesn't make sense that theres an "additional themes" section with only one theme.
@Freek This is about DLC. Not ports or remakes.
I want a Super Mario Bros 2 theme and Amiibo back for Super Mario Maker 2.
I would've paid a high price for super Mario party to have been DLC
I want to integrate my characters and a massive selection of mini games, not two half games
DKC Tropical Freeze DLC with King K Rool and the Kremlins invading!
Super Mario Maker 2 deserves more content and events
Personally, I would love a DLC for Astral Chain and Ring Fit Adventure. Of course, Super Mario Oddyssey as well but that was on the poll.
@andyg1412 Odyssey team is supposedly working on a new Donkey Kong platformer.
I have a few choices, actually.
@bonjong23
Yes it is.
Still correct in what I said though regardless
On subject, I'd prefer they use that effort for a new game.
I've never bought DLC unless it was included in the Collectors Edition or I prefer to wait until the Definitive Edition so it is included for free.
@Greatluigi Tiff and Tuff supremacy
Skyrim. Would be neat to have our version be equal to the latest release.
I really expected Super Mario Odyssey to get some DLC (like the rumored Isle Delfino). I mean, it did get Luigi's Balloon World (which is actually really fun!), but it seemed ripe for even more DLC which...never came.
The DLC would be Oracles remakes. That'd be swell.
Mario Party Superstars need some new boards.
I'd rather have a sequel but would love some more ARMS dlc. That's the only Switch game I have that I play just about every day and am happy with what's there, but it would be nice if they added some more arms to the arm catcher and added more gallery items since I'm at a point now where I have no new arms to get and extra in-game money and nowhere to spend it. And some new characters and stages wouldn't be bad either.
Animal Crossing shouldn't be done yet. One single DLC was a real shame with how much potential is left. Sky bridges, an apartment for more residents, tons of new villagers, themes for the airport, museum and town hall, maybe let us customize the inside of the town hall, etc etc I could literally go on forever. I don't want to start over with a new game I want to keep improving what I've already spent 1200 hours in.
Cant say no to more Smash, of course. Dora’s ending was too good, but if they went through with a kind of modernizing update, like a batch of new spirits, fighter color palettes, stages, and MORE MUSIC. We are long overdue for Gen 8 music, etc
I’m wondering how they’d make yoshis tongue in galaxy 2 work with the touch screen…
It’s been said many times before but extra boards for Super Mario Party. It surely wouldn’t take much effort and there’s a hungry user base. Pretty please Nintendo.
@towerprincess Exactly what I came for. Odyssey should have Sarasaland! Or Diamond City from Wario Ware games!
Of course, Daisy, Wario and Waluigi would appear too.
ARMS 2, please.
Galaxy 2 for Super Mario 3D All-Stars. (Edit: As I understand it, Galaxy is not running on an emulator. Nintendo decompiled the code, and has the Switch re-compile it, for purposes of removing, and retooling features that were exclusive to the Wii hardware; namely, the Wiimotes.)
More N64 boards, and mini games for Mario Party Superstars.
Arms should be included (as a possibly unlockable bonus) in a sequel to the game. (Edit: Like how Factor5 included Rouge Leader in Rebel Strike.) It rinds me of genres where Nintendo predominantly only goes forward with one ip, like Mario Kart. People also like F-Zero, and Waverace, it's just that those aren't as profitable for Nintendo. Arms does not have to be shelved, due to the success of Smash, for example.
Smash Bros Ultimate, with three different options:
1. A free quality of life mode including some of the following: Doubles tournament, squad tournament, more online modes (two player arena matches, etc.) more customizable stages (any transformation, any music, any stage) and with any luck, spirits descriptions like trophies had.
2. More Mii costumes at the known price structure, particularly some indie characters (Hollow Knight, Quote from Cave Story, Hat Kid) with a single song just like Sans and Cuphead.
3. A cheap "semi" fighter pass that included new alts/echos, new stages and more importantly, more music.
Xenoblade DE & Xenoblade 2 dlc, which is actually just Xenosaga trilogy & Xenoblade X.
I'd love to see Arms get a bit more love. I think it suffered a bit with the free content roll out making it initially feel like there wasn't enough there.
Odyssey would have made a lot of sense nearer the time but now I think I'm just ready for the next Mario.
I would love to see extra tracks for Wave Race 64.
I'd like to see Pikmin get some more DLC... like maybe the original games as DLC... or just as remakes or remasters... or Pikmin 4 is good too
@KingofSalvagers04 HECK YEAH!!!
I would kill for Super Mario Maker 2 DLC.
Many good games are 'complete' and don't really need some huge addition, but Mario Maker is limitless by design and could eat new DLC for ages if Nintendo wanted. I'd certainly buy it.
All of the above, but pokken tournament!!
I would like to see an ARMS 2, but would be fine with DLC. I don't think roster expansion does any good. I think the focus should be on adding more unique modes to experience online and offline. For instance, have Dr. Coyle be the creator of a game that is used for her further research on ARMS and as a test for new ARMS she creates and more experiments like Hedlok. It could be a lite RPG experience that would make sense in-universe and create further world building. Content like that is what I would want to see if ARMS gets attention again. It may not be right for DLC, a compilation of different sub-games (like a Nintendo Land or Game & Wario) is what I would want from a sequel though. All the events would be unique to the characters currently in the roster and expand on the role of ARMS as entertainment including and beyond the ARMS Grand Prix.
super mario party. i know its overshadowed and a sequel makes more sense at this point, but if it got given the chance to have bigger, varied boards and other QOL changes it could really lose that bad stigma
i love partner party, the 20 characters, character dice. now that we know MPS is a possibility for dlc/sequels and follows the more traditional gameplay, id love for them to experiment with SMP again. it was a fun, if not sloppy first attempt at bringing MP back to form. Partner Partys free-roaming board mode is so fun, they just need to put them in bigger boards that actually look appealing
@MH4 Don't take this the wrong way, I just find it silly that people keep comparing ARMS and Splatoon. Shooters appeal to a wider audience, which will result in them outselling fighting games most of the time. ARMS selling 2.47 million copies (as of 2020) despite being a new IP in a niche subgenre is impressive! I hope we get something soon, even if it's just DLC.
I'd always be down for more DLC for Breath of the Wild, but I would prefer story-based content. Personally, I wanted the DLC that we got to have taken place after you defeated Calamity Ganon, and you and Zelda had to rebuild Hyrule and restore it to it's former glory.
@DrRichie Don’t get me wrong I agree — it is a silly comparison from that perspective. However it’s not as simple, in my opinion, as shooter v fighter — I think it’s more of the perspective of “New colorful IP with a twist on a well known genre that has a competitive edge + deeper worldbuilding/lore”.
I love ARMS more than most and I want the best for it/more of it (ARMS is one of my favorite games of all time) but I just think Nintendo views ARMS as a less successful Splatoon repeat because of those stark similarities (hence the comics getting cancelled and the lack of further support of the game itself).
@FishyS
I agree. Nintendo could do so much more with Mario Maker 2.
I’d love to see these themes added.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Land
And give us a ton of new items and stage elements to play with.
And actually fix the online play.
More Mario Party Superstars boards for sure and Super Mario Galaxy 2 should be added to the e-shop in some way, shape, or form. Still baffling that it wasn't in 3D Allstars.
Animal Crossing. It ended too soon 🥲
None.
Make a sequel instead, this game is 8 years old
Give me more tables on Super Mario Party
I want new games not more DLCs. Physical copies FTW!
Standalone-Addons like the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 one are accepted.
Pokemon Snap. I was really happy they released this new version, but even after completing it 100% (including the new levels they gave us) - I was still left wanting more.
@RareGames Good shout, I'd love more Snap content too!
It seems incredibly unlikely to happen, but I would love any excuse to abandon my backlog in order to play ARMS again.
ARMS needs more content! If they could give just a few new characters (which also means new stages and Arms), a couple game modes, more Party Crashes, and maybe that canceled graphic novel series, I'd be so happy. I love the game and the characters but there's not a lot about them.
A story-focused sequel would be even better but I doubt that'll happen.
Ring Fit could also use some DLC, a couple more minigames and maybe some post-game worlds would make the game that much better.
And then I'd also like to see some minor DLC for games like Pikmin 3 Deluxe and SSBU, just adding new game modes. Like, Pikmin could use some updates to Bingo Battle. At the moment, even though you can have two captains per team, it's only for 2 players. And with SSBU, the cut minigames from the previous entries would be awesome. Smash Run, Break the Targets, etc. would be amazing.
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