Next Mario Kart Game Will Be the Biggest One Yet

As a long-time Nintendo enthusiast who’s witnessed the evolution of Mario Kart since its humble beginnings, I can confidently say that the upcoming installment is poised to set new records. The rumors swirling about its production cost suggest a level of investment never before seen in a Nintendo game, which undeniably points towards an epic experience.


The upcoming Mario Kart game is anticipated to surpass all its predecessors in size and quality. Currently, it’s believed that this new mainline Mario Kart game, the first since Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, will be designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and scheduled for release during the console’s launch window, estimated to be around 2025. Here are a few reasons we think it will outshine its predecessors.

The initial reason for this assumption is based on rumors that have been circulating since 2023. These rumors suggest that the upcoming mainline installment could be one of Nintendo’s most costly games ever produced. Reportedly, Nintendo is not holding back any expenses in the creation of this game. If it is true that this game will be one of the most expensive games Nintendo has ever made, then it can reasonably be expected to offer the most extensive content and ambition yet for a Mario Kart title.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, originally from the Wii U, is currently the best-selling title on the Nintendo Switch. With over 61 million units sold by March of this year, it’s no wonder that reports suggest Nintendo is ready to invest heavily in the next game, confident that their expenditure will be recouped and surpassed.

Mario Kart stands out as Nintendo’s most commercially successful intellectual property within the gaming industry, surpassed only by franchises like Mario and Zelda in terms of multi-media potential. However, when it comes to gaming, Mario Kart has been a crucial component of the Nintendo brand for years. The release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe significantly boosted its reputation as one of Nintendo’s most prominent IPs.

It’s been a decade since Nintendo last released a primary Mario Kart game, and if they launch the next one next year, it will mark an 11-year gap. This is quite a long wait for Mario Kart enthusiasts, considering there were only spin-off games like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit in 2020 and Mario Kart Tour in 2019 that didn’t fully satisfy fans’ expectations of the main series.

There’s an overwhelming eagerness among gamers for a fresh Mario Kart installment. When Nintendo releases it, we anticipate it to skyrocket in popularity, possibly becoming the top-selling game on the Nintendo Switch 2 if its ambition aligns with the intensity of demand.

By all means, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with us! You can either post a comment below or reach out to me on Twitter at Tyler_Fischer_. Once there, feel free to express your ideas about what you’d like in the upcoming mainline Mario Kart game.

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2024-11-18 18:40