Rumour: Mario Kart 9 set for March 2025 release on Nintendo Switch 2
The iconic racing game may lead the Nintendo Switch 2's launch.
The Nintendo Switch 2 rumour mill churns on, with the latest leak claiming that Mario Kart 9 will be a major launch title for the upcoming console on March 3, 2025. This report adds to a previous leak from December that hinted at the same details. Additionally, while we can expect Mario Kart 9 to be the headliner at launch, Average Lucia Fanatic announced two other launch titles: Red Dead Redemption 2 and a an announcement trailer for a 3D Mario. As always with rumours, it's best to take this with a pinch of salt. While this new leak comes from Average Lucia Fanatic, a source known for its accuracy, Nintendo has yet to comment on the claims.
Could Mario Kart 9 really headline the Switch 2's launch?
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