You. Yes, you over there. It’s time to let go of those speculative theories brewing in response to the latest DMCA takedowns—especially if they revolve around the much-desired Bloodborne remaster or PC port. Why set yourself up for disappointment? Instead, turn your attention to something a little quirky: the new DLC for a peculiar, unofficial kart racing spin-off you might not have heard of yet.
Let me introduce you to Nightmare Kart, which was previously known as Bloodborne Kart. This free-to-play gothic kart racer, available on Steam and Itch.io, channels a similar energy to Mario Kart but with a dark and edgy twist. It’s like Mario Kart but dressed in black hoodies, appealing to those with a penchant for the mysterious. Just a heads-up, though: none of the actual Bloodborne content made it into the game. The development team had to remove these elements to avoid the legal nightmare of a takedown when they released it last year.
So here’s the scoop: developer LWMedia has revealed “The Old Karts,” a free DLC/expansion for Nightmare Kart. The release date is “when it’s ready,” and it promises new racers, vehicles, and tracks. But there’s more—think mini-campaigns, innovative game modes, and fresh power-ups designed to help you tackle the ultimate challenge: overcoming your own questionable driving skills.
The trailer gives us a glimpse of these exciting additions. It’s packed with karts racing in their edgy glory, and in a particularly eerie moment, a karter sporting a witch hat gets taken down by a sniper. As if that’s not enough, this shooter ominously mutters, “Do not forget our sacred adage,” followed by the chilling line, “Fear the old karts.” Spine-tingling, isn’t it?
If you’re not inclined to dive into the complexities of emulators and mods, which are thankfully advancing to deliver nerd-approved frame rates, this might scratch that Bloodborne itch for now.
And if you’re curious about how Nightmare Kart came to life, we’ve got you covered. Back in 2023, we sat down with Lilith, the lead developer, who shared the fascinating journey behind this project.
