#Mario Kart 9 reveal

Nintendo is making a big swing with Donkey Kong’s new look, first spotted in the Mario Kart 9 gameplay showcase during the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event. Donkey Kong’s classic design has remained largely unchanged for decades, spanning titles like Mario Kart 8, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and Mario Tennis. https://www.reddit.com/r/donkeykong/comments/1iahhoh/history_is_being_rewritten_in_front_of_our_very/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=post_embed&utm_term=1&utm_content=1 The best glimpse of the redesign came through Mario Kart 9 footage, though DK only appeared briefly. Nintendo is expected to showcase more of Donkey Kong’s new look in April’s rumored Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct, where an extended look at Mario Kart 9 and other upcoming titles is anticipated. With Mario Kart 9, fresh hardware, and a Donkey Kong revamp on the way, Nintendo seems to be gearing up for a bold new era. Mario Kart World, the flagship launch title for Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console, hit stores on June 5, 2025, promising to revolutionize the kart racer with its expansive Free Roam mode and 24-player races. When Nintendo unveiled Mario Kart World during an April Direct, the Free Roam mode was billed as a sandbox playground where racers could explore diverse zones, from sunny beaches to icy peaks, discovering hidden challenges and joining friends online. Read more in our articles including "Nintendo Redesigns Donkey Kong for Switch 2 & Mario Kart 9, Fans Weigh In" and "Mario Kart World Free Roam Lacks Local Co-op".