10 New Features We Need To See In Mario Kart 9

The next game will need to have some fresh ideas to engage its drivers if it is going to be able to compete with the overwhelming success that has had. was originally released in 2014, which means that this game has seen a decade of new content and updates, particularly a whole host of DLC with its Booster Course Pass releases. After that long of a run, and being so cemented in the hearts of players, has a lot to live up to.

At the time of writing, has not been announced, although it is speculated to arrive sometime around the release of Nintendo's next console, following the Nintendo Switch. Whether it is a launch title or soon after that, it is unlikely that there is much more to squeeze from, and a new console provides the perfect opportunity for its debut. In order to convince buyers to pick up a brand-new, a new game will need to have a lot of fresh ideas incorporated to make it stand out.

Obviously, a big story isn't needed to convince people to play, yet having some kind of narrative-driven career mode or story for single-player racing would be a treat for the series. Even on a small scale, having a silly story behind the races could provide a little extra weight to the game. It could also give players something extra to do while practicing their skills and learning new tricks for their driving.

One of the things that has made such a successful title is the inclusion of characters from many of Nintendo's properties and even other guest characters, and could benefit from following suit. Currently, in there are a couple of non-Mario characters, such as Link from or Isabelle from. These types of characters could be added as optional DLC content for those who would like them, so as not to disrupt the traditional theme.

The items in games can add a lot of fun and change up the dynamic of a race, making it even more of a fun party game. Though the classic banana peel and blue shell should never be removed, it is time for some new options to enter the track. has