From new characters and costumes to crazy new tracks and game modes, here’s exactly what could make Mario Kart World even more unmissable.
I recently wrote an article stating why I wasn’t purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2. Well, things have changed. I got the new console for Christmas, and now I can’t put down Mario Kart World. I love the feel of the cars on the road, the high-speed carnage, the open-world design, and the thrill of pulling off a boost-bringing drift. Though I’ve only spent a few weeks with Mario Kart World, the racing game has been out for more than six months. That means it’s time to think about DLC (downloadable content). After all, Nintendo supported Mario Kart 8 for a decade. So, here are five things I want to see in any future DLC the company releases, from cosmetic changes to gameplay improvements.1. More Characters and Costumes
Video games should be fun, so sometimes that means getting silly. Seeing Mario drive around in a cowboy hat brings my kids and me great joy. That’s why I’d like to see more than two costumes for Donkey Kong and Pauline. It’s for that reason I don’t play as them in Free Roam; I’d rather control Luigi, or some other character, who has far more costumes to collect. And on that front, I really want additional costume variants for the enemy characters because it’s genuinely disappointing that I can’t use the costume-unlocking Dash Food to give my red Shy Guy another color.
Additionally, a few key faces are missing. Besides Paragoomba and Paratroopa, where are all the Koopalings? There’s a Para-Biddybud in the game, but no Biddybud? Characters like Professor E. Gadd, King Bob-omb, and Cappy would fit right in. And Luma would be a nice addition to coincide with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie that drops this April. I also wouldn’t say no to a few guest characters from other Nintendo franchises—Kirby has his own racing game, after all. Having more characters to discover would extend my overall playtime before unlocking everything and moving on.
