Mario Kart 9's Leaks Seem More Credible Thanks to Nintendo's Recent Experimentation
While Nintendo fans are always looking forward to the next Direct, there's a particular need for some announcements right now. Not only does the company need to provide some information about its confirmed 2022 games, but it also needs to address a series of recent leaks concerning a new installment in the Mario Kart franchise. Mario Kart fans have spent years waiting for a new entry in the franchise, so these rumors are welcome, but it's up to Nintendo to confirm if there's a game in the works.
Perhaps more importantly, Nintendo has to address rumors that Mario Kart 9 will defy major aspects of the franchise formula. Leaks suggest the Switch's next Mario Kart game will focus on crossing over with other franchises rather than spotlighting Super Mario characters. That would be a major change, but it might not be so unbelievable. In recent years, Nintendo has seemed more willing to experiment with its IPs by overhauling or replacing conventions altogether. With that attitude in mind, it seems pretty likely that Mario Kart 9 will try to be as fresh as possible for the sake of Mario Kart's future.
Leaked Mario Kart 9 Item Changes Would Need Careful Balancing
Mario Kart 9's leaked changes are interesting, but they're a little hard to believe. Apparently, the game could be called Mario Kart Crossroads, and it'll feature characters from franchises including Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Splatoon, F-ZERO, and more. Previous Mario Kart games have had guest characters and courses based on other IPs, but a game heavily focused on bringing in other franchises sounds like a major change of pace with repercussions beyond the playable character select screen. A crossover Mario Kart game might integrate other Nintendo IPs
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