New Mario Kart is a LAUNCH GAME for Nintendo Switch 2?!?

Mario Kart 9 taking poll position for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch? The latest leaks and news could be pointing towards just that!

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[bombsjetpack]

Note that this is not a leak. This is a speculation.

[Nails]

Ah yes we can finally put Mario Kart 8 Deluxe behind us.
Get ready for Mario Kart 8 Remastered.

[scottybtrue]

We’ll definitely get some first party games with the launch, but who knows, it could be a Mario Sports title. You heard it here first!👍

[Scott...]

When it was stated Switch 2 would move to 2025 for better launch titles, I knew that basically meant Mario Kart. The next game was rumoured to be released in 2025 before the delays anyway.

[brandondiaz]

Nintendo really wants this next 3D Mario title to sell like hotcakes, so they're delaying it so it can reach it's max potential.

[tonalspace]

Honestly, I'm leaning more towards 3D Mario being the launch title. Wouldn't they have to set up the online servers for Mario Kart? Yeah, I think Mario Kart might not be the launch title.

[wespwns]

I'm predicting a new Mario Kart in year 2 of the Switch successor, as I think they're still trying to drag life out of 8 Deluxe, and dropping a title like that in year 2 could draw in some more sales after the initial hype cycle. I don't know if a new 3D Mario will be riiigghhtt at launch of the Switch 2 (it could be closer to the holidays like you said), but I think it'll be within the first 5-7 months.

[Darth_Nerd]

I definitely want another 3D Mario Oddessy was so fun!

[GameAGuy]

Mario Kart 10 is 2026 .
Animal Crossing is 2027.
The launch switch 2 game is Mario 3d.
The holiday 2025 game is Ocarana of Time 4k.

[ChahleelBafeel]

That was speaking on the original switch 2 release date. They pushed it out a year to give them 6 months with extra time to get the flagship game done

[RafaelCabusGantois]

Let's separate two things: what I makes ME buy instantly the new system and what I THINK should be a better system seller overall.

I'm a single player guy, so I would buy Switch ASAP with a new Zelda, New Metroid, new DK, and of course, New Mario. In fact, I would buy instantly if it come with Twilight Princess remastered.

But knowing in not exactly a standard guy, I think Mario Kart (or AC, or Smash) should be a better move since them talks much better with a wider audience

[cup.o.joe...]

In the name of a successful transition I'd say a Mario kart game is the best option but I would personally love a new 3d Mario game only because I love single player games

[jongronli]

In all honesty, Mario Kart is great, but it wouldn’t really move the needle for me. What would move the needle for me would be either a 3D Mario, 3D Zelda, Metroid, or a really interesting RPG (eg the rumored Xenoblade Chronicles X remake/remaster or a port of FFVII Remake and Rebirth or a port of FFXVI) or horror game (Maybe a new exclusive Fatal Frame game, maybe Luigi’s Mansion 4).

Mario Kart, while cool, would get me to wait. Partially because I’m also weird. Mostly because some of the people I would want to play with would probably be waiting too.

[rhebb]

Could be especially if the new mk has been made to highlight new system features

[flyingrobotduck]

Hopefully Luigi's Mansion, and Wind Waker and Twilight Princess will come to Switch 2.

[jamestan]

Nintendo, like Sony's been known to throw us a curve ball. Even at launch.

Who knows? We may get an original game as well.

[jaybone]

It’ll probably be a new 3d Mario game. The mass player base will still be playing MK8 and they just finished adding tracks.

[LunaCookie]

I sure hope Geno and Vivian are gonna be newcomers for the new Mario Kart.

[maxwellbonchek]

A new Mario Kart for launch? Seems silly not to, its a family racing game, and one that has not had a major overhaul in years. Not saying I do not want a new 3d mario, but I think Mario Kart will have a longer lasting impact.

[JonnyDenny]

I was thinking about bowser’s fury I was playing it a few times, and I am enjoying it.
But it got me thinking, wishing to see Two new islands to see.