Summary
Following the internet-breaking debut of the Nintendo Switch 2 console and a peek at the nextMario Kartgame, fans of the popular racing franchise have spotted a welcome returning feature fromMario Kart 8. The racing game was released over ten years ago in 2014, followed by a re-release on the Nintendo Switch in 2017 titledMario Kart 8 Deluxe, which included the DLC content for free plus a reformed battle mode.
After months of rumors and leaks adding to the hype of the Japanese publisher’s successor console,Nintendo finally announced the Switch 2through a short trailer. Included in the update, gamers got a preview of what’s next for everyone’s favorite racing game, and the upcomingMario Kartentry is set to make big changes while retaining some fan-favorite features.
Posted on Twitter by Joy-Con Drift 2, a few screenshots were posted from the new Switch 2 trailer for the social media community. The images teased the return of the popular Mario Kart TV (MKTV) feature fromMario Kart 8, with the inclusion of the yellow satellite van joined by a Purple Toad on top of the van filming footage of the ongoing race. In contrast to the returning feature, thenextMario Kartgame will also make a big improvementto races by seemingly increasing the player count to 24, which is double the amount featured inMario Kart 8 Deluxewith all the more spectacular moments to capture by MKTV.
Nintendo Fans Spot Returning Mario Kart 8 Feature in Switch 2 Trailer
Leaning further into the upcoming roster,Rosalina appears to be driving a new snowmobile vehicle in theMario Karttitle, which is likely one of many character and vehicle changes coming to the next installment. One way for players to see these character and vehicle quirks in action was to utilize MKTV to spectate race highlights. The fictional news station replaced Replay Mode from past entries in the franchise, responsible for capturing drivers from all angles and compiling a Highlight Reel at the end of races, which usually showcased the most entertaining and brutal parts.
The game featured in the Switch 2 trailer is assumed to be the first footage from the anticipatedMario Kart 9entry, and therumored lobby size could be a massive plus for theMario Kartfranchise. For one, it means the day-one character roster is likely to be quite substantial, and secondly, racers can expect more characters to be added to the game’s potential DLC content, assuming the successor title follows the same release pattern asMario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
WHERE TO PLAY
Burn rubber across Mushroom Kingdom raceways—underwater, in the sky, upside-down in zero-g, and past the finish—for the win! Get revved up for local multiplayer, online in-game tournaments, a revamped battle mode, and more!Stay fresh in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game by playing as guest characters Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy! you’re able to use their Splatoon inspired karts on their battle mode stage, Urchin Underpass. There are also returning items, like Boo, the item-stealing ghost, and the Feather, used exclusively in battle mode. Veterans rejoice—you can hold two items at once! Prove you’re the world’s best racer and battler in online tournaments, or simply race and battle friends online. With many control options and handheld mode, there’s always a way to play on the Nintendo Switch system!
