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Speculation Soars: King K. Rool's Return in Mario Kart?

12/5/2025

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Nintendo's update to the Nintendo Today! app sparked speculation about potential DLC for Mario Kart World.
Dataminers found that King K. Rool will be featured in an animation on December 15, 2025, his first acknowledgment since the final boss role in Donkey Kong: Bananza.
Fans hope this could lead to King K. Rool as a playable character in Mario Kart World, especially with The Game Awards on December 11, 2025.

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Nintendo's update to the Nintendo Today! app sparked speculation about potential DLC for Mario Kart World.
Dataminers found that King K. Rool will be featured in an animation on December 15, 2025, his first acknowledgment since the final boss role in Donkey Kong: Bananza.
Fans hope this could lead to King K. Rool as a playable character in Mario Kart World, especially with The Game Awards on December 11, 2025.