Mario Kart 9 Needs To Take Inspiration From Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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Following the latest release of the Booster Course Pass and the hype behind each wave yet to come, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is continuing to thrive on the Switch. Its popularity proves to still be alive and kicking since the Wii U version's original inception back in 2014. While its longevity seems assured thanks to the new DLC Nintendo is introducing to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, speculation has begun to turn to the future of the franchise and when fans might see the next installment in the series.

Though still unconfirmed at the moment, rumors and stories have been circulating that Mario Kart 9 is in the early stages of development, leading many to anticipate what additions or changes could be made to the game alongside how a new entry could innovate on its predecessors. With Nintendo's latest efforts to bring old tracks from previous games back to the present, it seems that the studio could take further inspiration from the principles that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brought with its own development both before and after its release on the Switch.

Mario Kart 8 DLC is Bad for Mario Kart 9 Rumors

Mario Kart 8 was initially released on the Wii U, but as other studios were leading the industry with next-gen consoles and the Wii U's overall popularity and reputation were struggling to keep up, the writing appeared to be on the wall. Fortunately, once the Switch became Nintendo's new flagship console, an updated and enhanced version of the game was released on the platform, just a month after the Switch's launch in 2017, starting the current reign of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Following its transition to the Switch, the game has enjoyed a long lifespan, especially if counting its days on the Wii U, but as most new Mario Kart entries emerge