Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)
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| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch 2 |
A Mario Kart game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed alongside the system in a "first-look" trailer released on January 16, 2025, and is the first Super Mario game announced for the system. The art style of the game's characters appears to have changed significantly, resembling that of the 2D illustration drawn by Shigehisa Nakaue, much like the in-game art style of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The number of racers per race was increased to 24 compared to the previous 12. Tracks appear to have multiple routes blocked off with barriers, potentially similar to either Mario Kart Tour's course variants, or with routes changing each lap like in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass. The scope and scale of tracks also appears to be larger than in past Mario Kart entries, with wider and longer courses. Additionally, characters who previously were automatically given different outfits on bikes no longer do so.[1]
Characters
Racers
![Mario[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Mario.png)
![Luigi[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Luigi.png)
![Princess Peach[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Peach.png)
![Bowser[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Bowser.png)
![Yoshi[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Yoshi.png)
![Toad[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Toad.png)
![Princess Daisy[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Daisy.png)
![Rosalina[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Rosalina.png)
![Donkey Kong[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Donkey_Kong.jpg)
![Wario[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Wario.png)
![Koopa Troopa[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Koopa_Troopa.png)
![Pauline[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Pauline.jpg)
![Waluigi[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Waluigi.jpg)
![Toadette[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Toadette.png)
![Baby Mario[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Baby_Mario.png)
![Baby Luigi[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Baby_Luigi.png)
![Baby Peach[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Baby_Peach.png)
![Baby Daisy[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Baby_Daisy.png)
![Baby Rosalina[1]](/File:No_image.png)
![King Boo[1]](/File:MK_NS2_King_Boo.jpeg)
![Birdo[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Birdo.png)
Audience
![Shy Guys[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Shy_Guys.png)
![Sledge Bros[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Sledge_Bro.png)
![Toads[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Toads.png)
![Yoshis[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Yoshi_(Audience).png)
Courses
- A desert-themed circuit themed after the Southwestern United States, with a sign at the starting line that says "Mario Bros. Circuit" and a Yoshi-themed burger joint.[1] There are buttes in the background shaped like mushrooms.
Vehicles
- Standard ATV (new design)[1]
- Standard Bike (new design)[1]
- Standard Kart (new design)[1]
- A vehicle that resembles the Tiny Titan from Mario Kart Wii or the Monster from Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally[1]
- A new snowmobile-themed vehicle[1]
- A new rally racer-themed vehicle with "SPINY SHELL" stamped across the windshield[1]
- A new formula-1 style vehicle[1]
- A new push-scooter style vehicle[1]
Course features
Obstacles
Other
- Dash Panel[1]
- Item Boxes[1]
- A glowing yellow object shaped like a smiling bag.[1]
- Yellow objects that may be coins[1]
The glowing yellow object seen in the preview.
References to other media
- Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally: A kart based on the Monster appears in this game. The redesigned logo for the Mario Motors sponsor is based on the logo of this game.[1]
- Super Mario Sunshine: Text reading Shine Sprite can be seen in Mario Bros. Circuit.
- Mario Kart: Double Dash!!: The Luigi Tires sponsor returns in this game.[1]
- New Super Mario Bros. U: Nabbit's name and emblem appear on a shipping container in the background of Mario Bros. Circuit.
- Mario Kart 8: Several sponsors return from this game.[1]
