SKMBlake said:
The balloon game isn't a DLC, it's an update as you pointed out. It will be in the game whether you want it or not, like the last Super Mario Maker update. And MK8D is the definitive edition of MK8 but didn't get any DLC since release. And regarding Pokémon, how a remake cannot be eligible for a DLC ? |
The balloon game is officially listed as "Luigi's Balloon World DLC" by nintendo, so it technically is DLC. There were also new outfits added continuously after the games release. It automatically updates because the dlc is free.
I have never heard of a remake of any game ever getting dlc. They added compatibility with pokemon home post-release as a quality of life update. Super mario party is not a remake.
Mario kart on the switch includes the dlc bundle (it has the dlc). The could have ported it and made everyone purchase the DLC, but they decided to include it for free.
Captain Toad is the only port to receive DLC. I think it needed it to boost sales as it is a lesser known IP and it's well known thanks to data miners that the levels were likely unreleased levels planned for the initial game on wiiu. Luigi's mansion also has DLC and super mario maker receives free updates as you mentioned.
Almost all Nintendo games on the switch that are not ports or remakes are getting post-game updates. Zelda, Splatoon 2, odyssey, Luigi's mansion, super mario maker 2, and animal crossing have all received post-game updates from Nintendo. Super mario party is the unusual exception and the one that needs it most.
