Mario Kart World Datamine Unveils Donkey Kong Bananza Characters Ahead of Potential DLC for Nintendo Switch 2
As Nintendo continues to captivate players with frequent updates to its flagship racing title, Mario Kart World, anticipation is growing within the community about new downloadable content potentially arriving for the game's Nintendo Switch 2 edition.
Fans, still buzzing from a substantial recent update, have been combing through every available detail for hints about what’s next.
A recent datamine has thrown the spotlight on some unexpected Donkey Kong Bananza characters, fueling fresh excitement and speculation among dedicated series followers. Earlier this week, Nintendo rolled out a selection of Donkey Kong-themed assets to its widely-used Nintendo Today! news app.
Many of these themes appear to be based on the visual and character stylings of Donkey Kong Bananza, a hit release known for its unique cast and memorable endgame twists.
As usually happens in Nintendo’s active fan circles, enthusiasts quickly moved to examine the app’s newly-added content, eager to discern which Kong family members and foes might be coming to the fore in future updates. Active discussion took off on popular platforms such as Famiboards, where user MondoMega shared notable findings from the datamined themes.
Among the more surprising discoveries: King K.
Rool, Donkey Kong’s formidable nemesis, is scheduled to make an appearance in the app’s content lineup on December 15.
This marks a rare mention of the character by Nintendo since his inclusion in Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate.
Additionally, the return of the Kritters—a staple group of foes from Donkey Kong’s past adventures—is set for just a few days earlier, on December 9. While Nintendo has a tradition of featuring assorted characters in the news app regardless of concurrent releases, the timing and direct integration of assets and animations from Donkey Kong Bananza have led to renewed talk about Mario Kart World’s future DLC plans.
Verified data further substantiates this: soon after Donkey Kong Bananza’s launch, observant players noticed both King K.
Rool and Void Kong’s voice performances credited within Mario Kart World, despite neither character currently being available in the game. As one fan discussion noted, “It’s significant to find these characters referenced directly in the credits.
Their absence from the actual lineup raises questions about upcoming content drops.” This careful attention to official files and credits offers legitimate grounds for anticipation, especially as the Nintendo Switch 2 cements its place as a must-have platform for both legacy and new titles. Looking ahead, although major announcements from Nintendo during the Game Awards have been rare—previous highlights include major reveals for Bayonetta Origins and Super Smash Bros.
DLC—the momentum from these datamined discoveries indicates that Mario Kart World could be in line for expanded character rosters and new themes.
Nonetheless, the company has not formally confirmed any upcoming DLC featuring King K.
Rool or other characters at this time. For Mario Kart World players and Donkey Kong fans alike, recent updates and discoveries underscore Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to vibrant post-launch support and its tradition of surprising the community.
As always, fans are encouraged to keep an eye on Nintendo Direct presentations, the eShop, and other official channels for the latest verified information.
Fans, still buzzing from a substantial recent update, have been combing through every available detail for hints about what’s next.
A recent datamine has thrown the spotlight on some unexpected Donkey Kong Bananza characters, fueling fresh excitement and speculation among dedicated series followers. Earlier this week, Nintendo rolled out a selection of Donkey Kong-themed assets to its widely-used Nintendo Today! news app.
Many of these themes appear to be based on the visual and character stylings of Donkey Kong Bananza, a hit release known for its unique cast and memorable endgame twists.
As usually happens in Nintendo’s active fan circles, enthusiasts quickly moved to examine the app’s newly-added content, eager to discern which Kong family members and foes might be coming to the fore in future updates. Active discussion took off on popular platforms such as Famiboards, where user MondoMega shared notable findings from the datamined themes.
Among the more surprising discoveries: King K.
Rool, Donkey Kong’s formidable nemesis, is scheduled to make an appearance in the app’s content lineup on December 15.
This marks a rare mention of the character by Nintendo since his inclusion in Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate.
Additionally, the return of the Kritters—a staple group of foes from Donkey Kong’s past adventures—is set for just a few days earlier, on December 9. While Nintendo has a tradition of featuring assorted characters in the news app regardless of concurrent releases, the timing and direct integration of assets and animations from Donkey Kong Bananza have led to renewed talk about Mario Kart World’s future DLC plans.
Verified data further substantiates this: soon after Donkey Kong Bananza’s launch, observant players noticed both King K.
Rool and Void Kong’s voice performances credited within Mario Kart World, despite neither character currently being available in the game. As one fan discussion noted, “It’s significant to find these characters referenced directly in the credits.
Their absence from the actual lineup raises questions about upcoming content drops.” This careful attention to official files and credits offers legitimate grounds for anticipation, especially as the Nintendo Switch 2 cements its place as a must-have platform for both legacy and new titles. Looking ahead, although major announcements from Nintendo during the Game Awards have been rare—previous highlights include major reveals for Bayonetta Origins and Super Smash Bros.
DLC—the momentum from these datamined discoveries indicates that Mario Kart World could be in line for expanded character rosters and new themes.
Nonetheless, the company has not formally confirmed any upcoming DLC featuring King K.
Rool or other characters at this time. For Mario Kart World players and Donkey Kong fans alike, recent updates and discoveries underscore Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to vibrant post-launch support and its tradition of surprising the community.
As always, fans are encouraged to keep an eye on Nintendo Direct presentations, the eShop, and other official channels for the latest verified information.
