The nextMario Karton Switch 2 holds a lot of possibilities, and the footage we have so far from the console announcement trailer hints at 24 players on the track at once. If this is the case, we’ll need an expanded roster to fill out a race.
So in the spirit of speculation, these are the Nintendo characters we want to see in the nextMario Kartfor Switch 2. We’ve also released a list of all theconfirmed characters in the nextMario Karton Switch 2 if you’re interested!
Ashley (WarioWare)
Strangely, theWarioWareseries characters have been largely left out of the mainMariospin-off titles likeMario Kart, Mario Party,and the sports games. Perhaps, the nextMario Kartcould foray into the characters of this whacky mini-game series.
Ashley is one of the most well-known with a charming personality and a memorable song titled after her. One of the tracks could be the Diamond City mansion she lives in rather than the same old Luigi’s Mansion that keeps coming back. Herorigin series has multiple recent entrieson the Switch, so her inclusion is more likely than ever.
Pit (Kid Icarus)
Someone who hasn’t had a recent game in a long time, however, is Pit from theKid Icarusseries. He would fit straight into the whacky chaos ofMario Kartwith third-wall jokes and funny animations inspired by his 3DS entryKid Icarus: Uprising.He would ride in a chariot-like vehicle, racing around the gorgeous Skyworld alongside Mario, Luigi, and Peach.
It would be great to have more representation in the nextMario Kartfrom other Nintendo series like theSplatoon KidsandThe Legend of Zelda‘s Link from the last entry.
The Broodals & Madame Broode (Super Mario Odyssey)
One of the newest sets of characters in theSuper Marioseries is The Broodals inSuper Mario Odyssey.They’re the bosses you’ll come across throughout the game who are hired by Bowser to organize a wedding between King Koopa and Princess Peach.
Their bunny-like designs would stand out in thisMario Kartentry withTopper’s St. Patrick’s Day-like get-upand Hariet’s stylish purple dress. You could also include Madame Broode’s golden chain chomp as a weapon variety if that item returns to the series.
Honey Queen (Super Mario Galaxy)
The Honey Queen made her one and only appearance inMario Kart 7and should be brought back into the Switch 2’sMario Kart.She would act as a larger character like Donkey Kong and Bowser, offering more variety to the roster.Super Mario Galaxywas also recently released for the Switch under theSuper Mario3D All Starscollection, making this character more relevant.
R.O.B (Gyromite)
Another character that hasn’t returned for a long time is ROB, who appeared inMario Kart DS. This robot came during the classic NES era and was a neat accessory for a game calledGyromite.It also had an essential role in the storyline ofSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.
If Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can have more recent characters like theSplatoon Kids, it would be neat to see Nintendo referencing icons from an older period of time. The ROB-BLS kart is also a neat reference to the classic NES game that could return in the nextMario Kartfor Switch 2.
Fox (Star Fox)
Fox is a beloved Nintendo character from theStar Foxseries that would fit well into theMario Kartfranchise. He is already proficient at driving vehicles like the Landmaster and the Arwing, so a kart would be no problem at all. The sci-fi-oriented tracks he could bring into the game would be wonderful to see, especially on a next-gen system like the Switch 2. Additionally, it would be a great way to treatStar Foxfans after the disappointingStar Fox Zeroand the arduous almost decade-long wait for a new game.
Captain Falcon (F-Zero)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxeis a fantastic game, but one mistake it made is not including Captain Falcon fromF-Zero.
His vehicle the Blue Falcon and some of the franchise’s legendary tracks like Big Blue made an appearance, but not the enthusiastic man himself. That should be fixed in the nextMario Kartentry on Switch 2 as the character’s upbeat personality would fit alongside the likes of Mario and Yoshi. While Nintendo’s at it, it should bring backF-Zero GXor a completely new entry to show the power of the new system at breakneck speed.
King Bob-Omb (Super Mario 64)
One character from my childhood I remember fondly at the top of Bob-Omb Battlefield is King Bob-Omb. His massive frame and funny white mustache would match the bonkers nature of theMario Kartseries, so it’s strange he hasn’t made an appearance yet as a playable racer in a mainline game.
He is unlockable in the mobileMario Kart Tour.It would also be lovely to get a track based on the classicSuper Mario 64level.
Monty Mole
After many appearances as an obstacle in theMario Kartseries, Monty Mole finally got his break as a playable character inMario Kart Tour.Unfortunately, he hasn’t made the leap as a roster member in a mainline entry, while he’s been playable in theMario Partytitles.
He is an adorable creature that would fit right in, and after many years of being hit by karts and shells, I think he deserves it.
Paper Mario
We’ve had Mario, Baby Mario, Metal Mario, Cat Mario, and other forms of the characters but never Paper Mario. It seems like quite a strange omission as there are many fans of this alteration of the Italian plumber.
It would be neat to see how flat the character would be when compared to other racers in the game. Nintendo could also implement paper effects to the items and kart effects during the race. ThePaper Mariotrack would also be quite the sight to behold in the nextMario Kartentry on Switch 2.
