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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, and is 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 in-game ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' | 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, and is 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 in-game ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. The number of racers per race was increased to 24 compared to the previous 12.<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> | ||
It is the first original mainline ''Mario Kart'' title since ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' in 2014. | It is the first original mainline ''Mario Kart'' title since ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' in 2014. | ||
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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 in-game Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The number of racers per race was increased to 24 compared to the previous 12.[1]
It is the first original mainline Mario Kart title since Mario Kart 8 in 2014.
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:No_image.png)
![Waluigi[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Waluigi.jpg)
![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)
Audience
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 diner.[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]
Obstacles
References to other media
- Mario Kart 8: Several sponsors return from this game.[1]
