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Mario Kart Confirmed as First Nintendo Switch 2 Game

Get ready to rev your engines, Nintendo fans The Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon, and it’s bringing a familiar friend along for the ride: Mario Kart.

What We Know So Far

Nintendo hasn’t spilled all the beans about the Switch 2‘s specs, but they have confirmed that a new Mario Kart title will be a launch title. This wouldn’t be surprising, this will be the 16th main entry for the series started in 1992.

Gameplay

The trailer showcased was brief, but it offered a glimpse of classic Mario Kart gameplay. Expect the familiar racing action that has defined the series for over 30 years.

Switch 2 Launch & Backward Compatibility

The original Switch launched in 2017, with the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as its flagship game. The Switch 2 seems to be following a similar pattern.

Looking Ahead

Mark your calendars for April 2nd. Nintendo will be hosting a Nintendo Direct presentation focused entirely on the Switch 2. Until then, we will keep you updated!

About Brian Heather

Brian Heater is the Hardware Editor at TechCrunch. He worked for a number of leading tech publications, including Engadget, PCMag, Laptop, and Tech Times.

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