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A '''{{id|MK|series}}''' game for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] was revealed alongside the system in a "first-look" trailer released on January 16, 2025. It was the first {{id|SM|franchise}} game announced for the system. The art style of the game's characters appears to have changed significantly, resembling that of the 2D illustrations 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.  
A '''''{{id|MK|series}}'' game for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]]''' was revealed on January 16, 2025 alongside the system in a "first-look" trailer. It is the first {{id|SM|franchise}} game announced for the Switch 2, and is the first new ''Mario Kart'' title since ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'', which was released in 2020. It is the sixteenth entry in the ''Mario Kart'' series and the eleventh entry to be released on a Nintendo console.


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 would automatically wear racing suits on bikes such as [[Princess Peach]] are shown wearing their standard clothing.<ref name=FirstLook>Nintendo of America (January 16, 2025). [https://youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 16, 2025.</ref>
Races now consist of 24 racers, doubling from the previous 12. The scope and scale of tracks also appears to be larger than in past ''Mario Kart'' entries, with wider and longer courses. [[Bike]]s and [[All-Terrain Vehicle]]s return following their absence in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. Some karts in this game utilize unique wheel designs, with some ditching wheels entirely in favor of {{wp|Continuous track|treads}}. It is unknown if kart customization from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' returns.
 
The art style of the game's characters appears to have changed significantly to resemble 2D illustrations drawn by [[Shigehisa Nakaue]], much like the in-game art style of ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. Additionally, characters who would automatically wear racing suits on bikes such as [[Princess Peach]] are shown wearing their standard clothing, and clothing worn by characters is substantially more detailed than in previous games.  


==Characters==
==Characters==
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==Courses==
==Courses==
[[File:Nintendo Switch 2 TV mode Mario Kart.png|thumb|The Yoshi's restaurant in the "Mario Bros. Circuit" course]]
[[File:Nintendo Switch 2 TV mode Mario Kart.png|thumb|Gameplay of the game in the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] first-look teaser, showing the Yoshi's restaurant in the "Mario Bros. Circuit" course]]
*A desert-themed circuit themed after the {{wp|Southwestern United States}}, with a sign at the starting line that says "Mario Bros. Circuit" and landmarks such as a "Fire Flower Gas Station" and a drive-through burger place named "Yoshi's".<ref name=FirstLook/> There are {{wp|butte}}s in the background shaped like mushrooms. Other roads are present around the course, blocked off by arrow signs. Additional roads are present, but are blocked by arrow signs.
*'''{{conjectural|Mario Bros. Circuit}}''': A desert-themed circuit themed after the {{wp|Southwestern United States}}, with a sign at the starting line that says "Mario Bros. Circuit" and landmarks such as a "Fire Flower Gas Station" and a drive-through burger place named "Yoshi's", which is shaped like a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] head, with the nose also resembling a burger bun. Part of the course involves driving along a four lane highway; the highway features moving two-directional traffic with vehicles on the right side of the road, a behavior exhibited by no other track. Multiple kinds of additional routes are present, but they are blocked by arrow signs. There are also {{wp|butte}}s in the background shaped like mushrooms. Many large metal containers are buried in the sand by the roads.<ref name=FirstLook/>
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==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
*[[Standard ATV]] (new design)<ref name=FirstLook/>
All racers use different vehicles in the trailer, with each vehicle having unique wheel and tire designs.<ref name=FirstLook>Nintendo of America (January 16, 2025). [https://youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 16, 2025.</ref>
*[[Standard Bike]] (new design)<ref name=FirstLook/>
===Karts===
*[[Standard Kart]] (new design)<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A new version of the [[Standard Kart]], used by [[Mario]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A vehicle that resembles the [[Tiny Titan]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' or the [[Monster (vehicle)|Monster]] from ''[[Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]]''<ref name=FirstLook/><!--Toad-->
*A vehicle that resembles the [[Tiny Titan]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' or the [[Monster (vehicle)|Monster]] from ''[[Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]]'', used by [[Toad]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A new snowmobile-themed vehicle resembling the [[Snow Skimmer]] from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''<ref name=FirstLook/><!--Rosalina-->
*A snowmobile-themed vehicle resembling the [[Snow Skimmer]] from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', used by [[Rosalina]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A new rally racer-themed vehicle with "[[Spiny Shell (blue)|SPINY SHELL]]" stamped across the windshield<ref name=FirstLook/><!--Luigi-->
*A rally racer-themed vehicle with "[[Spiny Shell (blue)|SPINY SHELL]]" stamped across the windshield, used by [[Luigi]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A new formula-1 style vehicle<ref name=FirstLook/><!--DK-->
*A kart resembling the [[Flame Flyer]] and [[Mini Beast]], with an engine that resembles a [[Fire Flower]], used by [[Donkey Kong]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A new push-scooter style vehicle<ref name=FirstLook/><!--Yoshi-->
*A kart with a large, bulbous orange head, used by [[Wario]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A kart with a large, bulbous orange head<ref name=FirstLook/><!--Wario-->
*A kart that is silver and is similar in shape to the [[300 SL Roadster]], used by [[Baby Luigi]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A pink kart shaped similarly to the Standard Kart, used by [[Baby Peach]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A lime green kart with a large front, used by [[Baby Daisy]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>


==Course features==
===Bikes===
[[File:MKNS2 Yellow object.png|thumb|The glowing yellow object]]
*A new version of the [[Standard Bike]], used by [[Princess Peach|Peach]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
===Obstacles===
*A new push-scooter style vehicle, used by [[Yoshi]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[Car (obstacle)|Car]]s<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A bike that resembles the [[Flame Rider]], used by [[Waluigi]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[Cargo truck]]s<ref name=FirstLook/>
 
===ATVs===
*A new version of the [[Standard ATV]], used by [[Bowser]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*An ATV resembling a jet-ski, used by [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
 
===Unknown===
*A green kart or ATV shaped similarly to a boat, used by [[Bowser Jr.]] in the teaser.<ref name=FirstLook/>
 
==Course elements==
===Objects and obstacles===
<gallery>
MKNS2 Car.png|[[Car (obstacle)|Car]]s
MKNS2 Cargo truck.png|[[Cargo truck]]s
MKNS2 Dash Panel.png|[[Dash Panel]]s
MKNS2 Traffic cone.png|[[Traffic cone]]s
MKNS2 Cone Creature.png|A creature resembling a [[Biddybud]], hiding underneath a traffic cone
</gallery>


===Other===
===Other===
*[[Dash Panel]]s<ref name=FirstLook/>
<gallery>
*[[Item Box]]es<ref name=FirstLook/>
MKNS2 Items Boxes and Coins.png|[[Item Box]]es (top) and yellow objects (middle) resembling [[coin]]s<ref name=FirstLook/>
*A glowing yellow object shaped like a smiling bag
MKNS2 Yellow object.png|A glowing yellow object shaped like a smiling bag
*Yellow objects that may be [[coin]]s<ref name=FirstLook/>
</gallery>
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==Sponsors==
==Sponsors==
{{Main|List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)}}
===New===
*Biofuel<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Fire Flower Gas Station<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Unclear [[Nabbit]] sponsor<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Pipeline<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Red Shell<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Spiny Shell<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Squid<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Swoop<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Yoshi's<ref name=FirstLook/>
===Returning===
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#1-Up Fuel|1-Up Fuel]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#1-Up Fuel|1-Up Fuel]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Fire Flower Gas Station (new)<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Bob-omb Plugs|Bob-omb Plugs]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] (new logo)<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] (new logo)<ref name=FirstLook/>
**Tagline: "<small>NEW AND USED. PREMIUM QUALITY. FULL SERVICE.</small>"<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Arcade GP and Mario Kart Arcade GP 2#Mario Motors|Mario Motors]] (new logo)<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Arcade GP and Mario Kart Arcade GP 2#Mario Motors|Mario Motors]] (new logo)<ref name=FirstLook/>
**Tagline: "<small>FUEL / PARTS / MAINTENANCE</small>"<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[Mario Kart TV]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[Mario Kart TV]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Morton Construction|Morton Construction]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Morton Construction|Morton Construction]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Princess Orange|Princess Orange]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Princess Orange|Princess Orange]]<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Red Shell (new)<ref name=FirstLook/>
*Yoshi's (new)<ref name=FirstLook/>


==References to other media==
==References to other media==
*''[[Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]]'': A kart based on the [[Monster (vehicle)|Monster]] appears in this game. The redesigned logo for the Mario Motors sponsor is based on the logo of this game.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*''[[Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]]'': A kart based on the [[Monster (vehicle)|Monster]] appears in this game. The redesigned logo for the Mario Motors sponsor is based on the logo of this game.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': The [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] sponsor returns in this game.<ref name=FirstLook/>  
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': The [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] sponsor returns in this game.<ref name=FirstLook/>  
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': [[Dash Panel]]s feature a yellow-orange-pink gradient which are the colors they typically alternate between in this game.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': [[Dash Panel]]s feature a yellow-orange-fuchsia gradient which are the colors they typically alternate between in this game.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': Several sponsors return from this game.<ref name=FirstLook/><!--
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': Several sponsors return from this game.<ref name=FirstLook/><!--
Please do not put that DK's design is "based on" his appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie; rather, both designs are based on the same lead artist's 2D depictions of the character going back years.-->
Please do not put that DK's design is "based on" his appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie; rather, both designs are based on the same lead artist's 2D depictions of the character going back years.-->
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==References==
==References==
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Mario Kart
Footage of a Mario Kart game for the Nintendo Switch 2
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch 2

A Mario Kart game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed on January 16, 2025 alongside the system in a "first-look" trailer. It is the first Super Mario game announced for the Switch 2, and is the first new Mario Kart title since Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which was released in 2020. It is the sixteenth entry in the Mario Kart series and the eleventh entry to be released on a Nintendo console.

Races now consist of 24 racers, doubling from the previous 12. The scope and scale of tracks also appears to be larger than in past Mario Kart entries, with wider and longer courses. Bikes and All-Terrain Vehicles return following their absence in Mario Kart Tour. Some karts in this game utilize unique wheel designs, with some ditching wheels entirely in favor of treads. It is unknown if kart customization from Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8 returns.

The art style of the game's characters appears to have changed significantly to resemble 2D illustrations drawn by Shigehisa Nakaue, much like the in-game art style of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Additionally, characters who would automatically wear racing suits on bikes such as Princess Peach are shown wearing their standard clothing, and clothing worn by characters is substantially more detailed than in previous games.

Characters

Racers

Audience

Courses

Footage of a Mario Kart game for the Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode
Gameplay of the game in the Nintendo Switch 2 first-look teaser, showing the Yoshi's restaurant in the "Mario Bros. Circuit" course
  • Mario Bros. Circuit: A desert-themed circuit themed after the Southwestern United States, with a sign at the starting line that says "Mario Bros. Circuit" and landmarks such as a "Fire Flower Gas Station" and a drive-through burger place named "Yoshi's", which is shaped like a Yoshi head, with the nose also resembling a burger bun. Part of the course involves driving along a four lane highway; the highway features moving two-directional traffic with vehicles on the right side of the road, a behavior exhibited by no other track. Multiple kinds of additional routes are present, but they are blocked by arrow signs. There are also buttes in the background shaped like mushrooms. Many large metal containers are buried in the sand by the roads.[1]

Vehicles

All racers use different vehicles in the trailer, with each vehicle having unique wheel and tire designs.[1]

Karts

Bikes

ATVs

Unknown

  • A green kart or ATV shaped similarly to a boat, used by Bowser Jr. in the teaser.[1]

Course elements

Objects and obstacles

Other

Sponsors

Main article: List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)

New

Returning

References to other media

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an Nintendo of America (January 16, 2025). Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer. YouTube. Retrieved January 16, 2025.