Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Should Get Regular Updates

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now not only the best-selling Mario Kart game ever, but also the best-selling Nintendo Switch game. That alone is an impressive achievement, but considering the game was originally released in 2014 for the Wii U (a console that sold poorly), it becomes all the more remarkable. It's no surprise, though, given how fun it is to whizz around anti-gravity tracks and play renegade roundup with friends. The game's flawless execution makes it difficult to imagine Nintendo releasing a sequel that outperforms Mario Kart 8.

At this point, the necessity of such a sequel is worth debating. The newly released tracks for Mario Kart 8 show that Nintendo is still very much invested in the title, and while Mario Kart 9 is rumored to be in development, it probably won't release for a long time. Almost anything that could be added to a new game in the series could be added as DLC to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, similar to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The prospect of regular updates makes the idea of a sequel seem redundant.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Opens the Door for More Surprise Expansions

Prior to February's Nintendo Direct, the idea of Mario Kart 9 didn't seem so far-fetched. It had been five years since the release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and while the game was still selling well, its content had run its course for many players. Then, Nintendo announced that eight courses were to be added at a time, over six waves of releases, right up until the end of 2023. Reactions to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'sDLC were mixed, but the game’s lifespan had almost instantly been rejuvenated because of this announcement.

If Nintendo is willing to put out DLC for new racetracks, then what's stopping the company from