Big surprise from Nintendo. The Mario Kart games are very popular worldwide, and the Racer series is enjoying huge success on all platforms. Things have been pretty quiet around the franchise in the recent past; the last major release, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, was seven years ago. This should be all the more surprising for most fans a recent news come that probably no one really had on their radar.
When will Mario Kart 9 be released?
The eyes of Mario Kart fans are of course primarily focused on the future, because they are finally demanding supplies. In the past few months there have been repeated rumors and speculations about a Mario Kart 9.
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An official announcement is still pending. However, one thing seems almost certain: the next game in the racing series will most likely be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 could prove to be a system seller there.
Since the new console, however, probably not before the end of 2024 or in 2025 appears, fans will have to be patient. But what's the surprise?
Big surprise at Mario Kart
The handheld offshoot Mario Kart DS is now 19 years old, but still enjoys enormous popularity. Because of his age, he should have already all the secrets of the racing game will be revealed, or maybe not? In fact, a fan recently achieved something that was previously considered impossible.
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The focus is on this the Waluigi pinball track from the Flower Cup from Mario Kart DS (buy now ). As a video recently published on X (formerly Twitter) shows, a player has handheld racers 19 years after its release discovered a previously secret abbreviation.
With their help it is possible to skip a complete section of the route and thus saving a whopping seven seconds. No other player had discovered this trick before, a huge surprise.
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When will the Switch 2 be released?
Fans around the world are currently eagerly awaiting the official announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2. There are numerous rumors surrounding the hardware of the new hybrid console, but its presentation is still pending. According to current reports from some leakers, the release is probably not planned until 2025, other sources continue to think so Release in 2024 out of. You can now find the best deals and expert advice on games, films, entertainment and more in the brand new one PCG Guide. All information about our new portal you can find it here!
Source: “SummoningSalt” via X (formerly Twitter)