Diddy Kong Racing sequel incoming? David Wise working for Nintendo

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Shiken said:

The problem with a Diddy Kong Racing sequel is that the roster is filled with RARE characters. It was essentially RARE's take on Mario Kart. Aside from Diddy Kong himself, they would need a whole new cast of new characters that have no iconic impact.

With Link, Splatoon, and Animal Crossing being added to Mario Kart, it has evolved into something like Smash where it features many Nintendo IPs rather than just Mario. With that in mind, many might see a new Diddy Kong Racing and question why they did not just add him to Mario Kart since the games are so similar. It might look like a quick cash grab with unfamiliar characters and I just do not see how they can pull it off and have it sell without RARE.

I loved DKR, but my hopes for a sequel left when RARE went to MS and took their IPs with them.

Agree. I also think the next evolution for mario kart is to take on some of Diddy Kong Racings' elements, with a sort of hub world story line with boss races. Ditch the gliders and just bring on planes and hovercrafts. and of course...put diddy kong BACK in mario kart.