Mario Kart 9 Switch: will it happen or not?

[Deleted member 249]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the peak of the series so far. It has the best track design, a ridiculous amount of content, and great online functionality, not to mention a confluence of all the best mechanics from the franchise so far, and a battle mode that doesn't suck, at last!

On the Switch, it is also selling like a brand new Mario Kart game would, in spite of the fact that it is an enhanced port of a Wii U game. In about less than nine months from release, it has already sold 7.6 million units, and it is en route to overtake the Wii U original, which was at 8 million units by the end,

Given the game's performance, as well as the fact that every Nintendo system so far has only had one Mario Kart game ever, do you expect there to be a Mario Kart 9 on Switch? Why or why not?

 

[Novocaine]

They'd be crazy not to release a new mainline Mario Kart in the Switch's lifespan. I don't think one per system needs to be a rule.

 

[Broken Joystick]

I think if they're planning on supporting this system until at least 2024, then another one will arrive at some point in the Switch's lifetime.

 

[Aleh]

I really don't think they will make a Mario Kart 9 on Switch.
There's not much room for graphical improvements, it would split the userbase, and probably release with less content since 8DX is packed full of it.
I'm expecting 8DX to get new DLC and continue selling for all of Switch's life.

 

[Deleted member 1413]

There's no handheld in sight, there's no DLC to sell. Pretty sure we won't got 5 years without a new MK game.

Might be summer 2020, like the studio usually does

 

[Deleted member 9971]

Yeah probably in a few years when the legs of Deluxe have died out a bit, since it's still sellin very well legs wise.

Nintendo wants to use Switch for a long time so i doubt they will wait till switch 2 or whatever is next, wich is atleast like 5 years off. And then MK9 deluxe probably on that system :p

 

[commish]

Are you asking if Nintendo is done making new MK games?

These threads... I mean....

 

[Lord Brady]

Unless they hate money, yes there will be another one on Switch.

 

[Platy]

It WILL

The problem is when and how

 

[Deleted member 6730]

"What's a Wii U, this has always been the only version of Mario Kart 8."
-Nintendo

 

[pswii60]

I'm sure we'll get it at some point, but given the evergreen success that MK8 Deluxe continues to enjoy, I doubt it's top of the priority list right now.

 

[The Great Khali]

Mario Kart 9 will come out for Switch 2. However I think Switch 1 will be forward compatible with some games which means it will be playable on Switch 1.

 

[Rosur]

Reckon there will be one but more so in 2/3 years.

 

[Dwebble]

I'm almost certain that they will.

If they wanted to push MK8D as the only one for the system, we'd already have seen DLC for it,

 

[Elfotografoalocado]

I'm very conflicted on this one. The mechanics and visuals and content of 8DX are great, there is room for more DLC... But a new one could bring the goods, too.

 

[808s & Villainy]

I see it coming next year, 2019

 

[WhoaIsThatMars]

No one knows so let's wait and see

 

[Infinity Times Two]

Mario Kart 8: Please Understand Edition.

Patch notes:
- Blue shell removed

 

[Deleted member 31092]

When (if) MK8D legs ends they will. I bet MK8D won't stop selling so I'd say no.

 

[BowieZ]

I think yes, because the Switch is in some ways two consoles in one; in other words, the whole purpose of the hybrid platform was to effectively double the system's software support, and, given that opportunity, I just don't see why Nintendo would pass up the cash cow that is Mario Kart, especially considering the proposed extended life cycle as per their recent shareholder meeting.

 

[Mr.Deadshot]

No chance. But we will get a new Earthbound instead.

/s

 

[DecoReturns]

On New Switch

 

[AkimbOb-omb]

I think it will happen a few years down the road. I expect the Switch to have a rather long life, so not too soon.

Do I want it to happen? Actually no...
IMO MK8D is pretty close to being a perfect game. I would rather want them to support it with DLC further down the line.

 

[Fevaweva]

I guarantee MK9 will be out in the next couple of years.

 

[Nolbertos]

I expect Mario Kart 9 Switch in either Spring 2020 or Fall 2020. Nintendo stated they'll support Switch 5-6 years so expect one more Mario Kart sequel, before we move to Switch 2

 

[Renna Hazel]

Are you asking if Nintendo is done making new MK games?

These threads... I mean....

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He's asking if there will be a new Mario Kart for Switch, as there has only been one MK per system so far and Switch received a port of 8, which will outsell most MK games in the long run.

 

[PCPace]

If they truly intend the system to have a seven year life span then probably yes

Though depending on the canonicity of the mobile version, it may be Mario Kart 10.

They haven't counted the GP arcade games in the numbering scheme though.

 

[Deleted member 3017]

I honestly don't know. I could see MK9 on Switch or as an early title on its successor.

Same with Zelda and Mario tbh

 

[Deleted member 249]

Are you asking if Nintendo is done making new MK games?

These threads... I mean....

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No?

 

[Dazraell]

This is just a matter of time, we are only at the beginning of the Switch lifetime. Nintendo has a lot of games in development that we will see in next few years from now, it's a safe bet that next Mario Kart is at least planned.

 

[meppi64]

Not for another 2-3 years or so.

 

[Amnixia]

Not before 2020 or even 2021, but if Switch keeps being successful we'll see MK9 on it for sure.

 

[TheIdiot]

 

[ShadowFox08]

They'd be crazy not to release a new mainline Mario Kart in the Switch's lifespan. I don't think one per system needs to be a rule.

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Ports are an exception to this rule.

2019 is the earliest, but I think 2020 is the most likely.

I really don't think they will make a Mario Kart 9 on Switch.
There's not much room for graphical improvements, it would split the userbase, and probably release with less content since 8DX is packed full of it.
I'm expecting 8DX to get new DLC and continue selling for all of Switch's life.

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The switch is about 4x more powerful than the Switch from a GPU perspective. There's more of a gap than the gc and *wii, and it has more advanced shaders. So from a graphic perspective, its not a problem. Hell, why should it be? We got Splatoon 2. The only thing that's going to really push the next mario kart game is innovation.

 

[Deleted member 5764]

I fully expect a Mario Kart 9 to happen on Switch, but not for another few years. The mobile game will surely boost sales of MK8D when it comes out late this year/early next year. I feel like they'd be wise to let that combination run its course before introducing a new title.

 

[Jackano]

1/ The Wii U doesn't exists MK8 is the Switch MK;
2/ New release is MK tour.

To be serious, yes if Switch last long enough IMO MK9 is a given.

 

[Tirisfal]

Considering deluxe was a port that got enhanced, I'd say a Mario Kart is due that's made from the ground up exclusively for the Switch.

We're getting it with Zelda, so I'm 99% sure we'll get it for Mario Kart too.

And when that happens, I hope they go crazier and reach further with the amount of playable racers. Theyve been doing it with 8, with splatoon characters, animal crossing and Link, etc. I just want more of that. Heck, if it's possible then get characters from other IPs like how they did with the Smash series!

 

[Elliott]

They won't be in a hurry but we'll see one at some point.

 

[Łazy]

6-8 years (if not more) without a new Mario Kart ?
I say no.

 

[Kane]

Nintendo said that they are planning to support the Switch for 10 years, so we are definitely getting another one.

 

[Aleh]

Ports are an exception to this rule.

2019 is the earliest, but I think 2020 is the most likely.



The switch is about 4x more powerful than the Switch from a GPU perspective. There's more of a gap than the gc and wii u, and it has more advanced shaders. So from a graphic perspective, its not a problem. Hell, why should it be? We got Splatoon 2. The only thing that's going to really push the next mario kart game is innovation.

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What? The gap from GC and Wii U is massive, and the Switch in handheld mode is only slightly more powerful than the Wii U, as you can see MK8 performs about the same on handheld and Wii U. It's also 1080p 60fps docked so I don't see what they could do to make a big enough difference without compromising resolution or performance.

Edit: not sure what Splatoon 2 has to do with it, if anything a similar situation would be not getting a Slatoon 3 on Switch, which I also think is not gonna happen

 

[Phendrift]

Are you asking if Nintendo is done making new MK games?

These threads... I mean....

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Way to completely miss the point

 

[perfectchaos007]

Honestly just give me 16 more tracks for $20 DLC in MK8 Deluxe and I'll be happy until next gen.

 

[Dekuman]

It will arrive eventually but I think were bo longer in a generational cycle with the Switch.

 

[Twenty7kvn]

Let me see Mario kart series is one of Nintendo's most popular franchises, and the switch is doing great and has the potential to be one of Nintendo's best consoles. So yea they're making Mario kart 9 for the switch.

 

[Noppie]

I think so, yes. 2021 my bet.

 

[LeroyOctopus]

I was always hoping that with the DLC, MK 8 would just become a platform rather than more sequels getting made. Maybe with the Switch being more popular, a new MK could end up being that.

 

[Enforced]

I hope so. I expect in 2019 or 2020 release. There are are things I want for the next game. I want Pauline as a playable character, reduce the length of invisibility from mario kart 8 deluxe which I found it hilarious when I saw some players get hit more than 2 times in a short time and buff blue shell. The blue shell feels bit weak in mario kart 8. I think they need to buff little bit more.

 

[Cathcart]

Not really sure what we'd get out of 9. I'd rather just see some dlc for 8.

 

[Igor]

I would love if it stayed one iteration per console and instead of brand new entry make a big DLC release with at least 6 new cups 4 tracks each - 3 brand new and 3 retro remixes + some extra characters and maybe QoL improvements - like being able to swap weapons from two slots. Or even a "sequel" DLC in vein of GGXrd

I think it would be a shame to abandon, inevitably with brand new sequel, some of the tracks - making the online for 8DX obsolete.