Here are some characters who could potentially make the cut.

A Mario Kart World appearance could change that, and introduce the wisecracking green minion to a new audience.

This series of RPGs portrays the Mario cast in a 2D paper art style with 3D backgrounds.

A Hammer Bro., Dixie Kong, and Petey Piranha in Mario Kart Tour.

These Mario Kart tracks haven’t yet made a comeback.

In 2018, he showed up in Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate to huge fanfare, and fans have been clamoring to see him in future Nintendo games.

Characters racing on Rainbow Road in promotional art for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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WarioWare

WarioWare: Touched!

One character who’d be a perfect fit is Kirby.

Because why not at this point?

Collage showing a backdrop of Super Mario Bros Wonder and Birdo from Captain Toad.

However, following 2003’s F-Zero GX, the series has mostly gone on hiatus.

And even Mario Kart got a taste of the action when F-Zero-themed racetracks were added to Mario Kart 8.

Everything is connected!Go beyond the course.There’s more to racing than just the course.

Paper Mario, E. Gadd, and Kirby are possible new additions to Mario Kart World’s roster.

That’s up to you!

Take off in any direction in this new mode.

Play using your choice of button controls or motion controls.

E. Gadd talking to Luigi in Luigi’s Mansion 3.

Attach a Joy-Con 2 controller to the optional Joy-Con 2 wheel accessory towheelyfeel like you’re driving.

you’re free to also play using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers connected wirelessly.

Geno in the 2023 remake of Super Mario RPG.

Official artwork of Fawful in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.

Paper Mario and the Yoshi Kid in the 2024 remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

King K. Rool as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Ashley as she appears in WarioWare: Get It Together!

An official render of Kirby for Kirby Air Riders.

A wild Pikachu appears in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

F-Zero’s Captain Falcon as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Sonic the Hedgehog as he appears in Sonic Racing Crosswords.

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Hit the open road with Mario and friends!Zip around courses in a vast world where everything is connected. Race along grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol' volcanos, and more—plus everything in between.A sprawling world of courses.Speed across plains, cities, water, volcanos, and much more. Everything is connected!Go beyond the course.There’s more to racing than just the course. Hop off the course and race the distance to the next one!Free Roam - Drive wherever your heart takes you.Where to? That’s up to you! Take off in any direction in this new mode. Explore areas that pique your interest, and maybe even snap some in-game pics at scenic spots.Play Together - Have a blast with friends, whether near or far.Up to 4 players can race on the same system. Play using your choice of button controls or motion controls. Attach a Joy-Con 2 controller to the optional Joy-Con 2 wheel accessory towheelyfeel like you’re driving. You can also play using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers connected wirelessly.

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Mario Kart World