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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now The Fantastic Four: First Steps Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Starter Pack Recommended reading Super Mario Switch 2 marks the end of an era as Mario Kart World is the first time in 20 years Donkey Kong's voice actor has changed, and the replacement seemingly comes straight from the Mario movie Donkey Kong Donkey Kong Bananza finally confirms who voices DK in the Switch 2 era, and it's the exact Mario Movie actor we all thought it was Donkey Kong Mario Kart World could be due a Donkey Kong-themed expansion, fans theorize, with the bizarre lack of DK love in the Switch 2 racer leaving players suspicious Donkey Kong Donkey Kong Bananza reveals a co-op multiplayer mode that sure looks like something the Mario Odyssey team would cook up Donkey Kong After being MIA from Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza trailers, Nintendo confirms Diddy Kong is still kicking with a new design his original creator says looks "better than ever" Super Mario New Princess Peach actor revealed, weeks after Nintendo got heat for breaking the recasting news to her old actor of 17 years on Mario Kart World's launch date Donkey Kong Donkey Kong Bananza is the perfect time to bring back an AWOL villain, and I'm already uncovering conspiracies that say our favorite crocodile will turn up Platforming Games Donkey Kong Mario Kart World Donkey Kong Bananza credits reignite a popular Mario Kart World fan theory that the beloved gorilla is getting his own expansion in the Switch 2 racer Scott McCrae 23 July 2025 Two of the Mario Kart's uncredited voice actors have roles in Bananza When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nintendo) Amid speculation over a DK-themed expansion for Mario Kart World, fans have noticed two voice actors in the credits of Donkey Kong Bananza that are also credited in the Switch 2 racer. Major spoilers for both Donkey Kong Bananza and potential Mario Kart World DLC announcements to follow. Despite being the stars of the Switch 2's killer game, Donkey Kong and Pauline kind of got short-changed in Mario Kart World. Both characters only got one costume each when the likes of the babies were getting at least five in what is a disgusting piece of disrespect. Naturally, this led players to speculate whether Mario Kart World is set to receive a Donkey Kong-themed expansion pack, and now that Bananza is out, that speculation is a little more well-founded. You may like Switch 2 marks the end of an era as Mario Kart World is the first time in 20 years Donkey Kong's voice actor has changed, and the replacement seemingly comes straight from the Mario movie Donkey Kong Bananza finally confirms who voices DK in the Switch 2 era, and it's the exact Mario Movie actor we all thought it was Mario Kart World could be due a Donkey Kong-themed expansion, fans theorize, with the bizarre lack of DK love in the Switch 2 racer leaving players suspicious For whatever reason, Mario Kart World didn't list the voice actors alongside their characters in the credits, which led to us only finding out the new voices for characters over a month later when the actors were allowed to confirm it. However, Donkey Kong Bananza does list characters, and players have noticed two names in common. As pointed out on the Mario Subreddit, both Yuu Hayashi and Tsuguo Mogami are listed as voice actors in Mario Kart World, and in Donkey Kong Bananza, these two are the voices of Void Kong and King K. Rool, respectively. While the lack of voice credits in Mario Kart World does make it entirely possible that both actors voice other characters in World, paired with the conspicuous absence of DK content, it's certainly interesting. Players have noted that King K. Rool also has a brand new emblem featured prominently during his appearance in Bananza's endgame, which seems like a perfect fit for an icon to appear on a Kart in the racing game. Of course, K. Rool's appearance in Bananza hasn't been mentioned publicly by Nintendo yet, as it's a surprise in the third act, so I can't imagine the reveal coming anytime soon, but it certainly adds to the theory that the Mario Kart World DLC will be DK-inspired. I beat Donkey Kong Bananza feeling 100% confident about Pauline's true identity, but now I'm deep in a rabbithole of fan theories and I don't know what to believe anymore. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. See more Nintendo Switch 2 News Nintendo Switch 2 Scott McCrae Social Links Navigation Contributor Scott has been freelancing for over three years across a number of different gaming publications, first appearing on GamesRadar+ in 2024. He has also written for the likes of PC Gamer, Eurogamer, VG247, Play, TechRadar, and others. He's typically rambling about Metal Gear Solid, God Hand, or any other PS2-era titles that rarely (if ever) get sequels. 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Switch 2 marks the end of an era as Mario Kart World is the first time in 20 years Donkey Kong's voice actor has changed, and the replacement seemingly comes straight from the Mario movie Donkey Kong Bananza finally confirms who voices DK in the Switch 2 era, and it's the exact Mario Movie actor we all thought it was Mario Kart World could be due a Donkey Kong-themed expansion, fans theorize, with the bizarre lack of DK love in the Switch 2 racer leaving players suspicious Donkey Kong Bananza reveals a co-op multiplayer mode that sure looks like something the Mario Odyssey team would cook up After being MIA from Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza trailers, Nintendo confirms Diddy Kong is still kicking with a new design his original creator says looks "better than ever" New Princess Peach actor revealed, weeks after Nintendo got heat for breaking the recasting news to her old actor of 17 years on Mario Kart World's launch date Latest in Donkey Kong I beat Donkey Kong Bananza feeling 100% confident about Pauline's true identity, but now I'm deep in a rabbithole of fan theories and I don't know what to believe anymore Donkey Kong Bananza sicko paints his Switch 2 cartridge yellow "to match the aesthetic of Donkey Kong 64," and as someone who just unwrapped his Switch 2, what happens next is like a horror movie Donkey Kong Bananza wins the praise of Donkey Kong Country artists who also had the job of redesigning the ape 31 years ago: "Reunited at last!" 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