The next entry in the long-running Mario Kart series has been on a lot of Nintendo fans’ minds, especially since it was teased in the January Switch 2 reveal. Mario Kart has been a staple series for Nintendo, which makes the prospect of it being a Switch 2 launch title that much more exciting. However, when it comes to the Blooper item included in the racing franchise, some players want the next Mario Kart entry to put a stop to the controversial feature.
In a Reddit discussion on the Mario Kart subreddit, user Crafty-Junket3609 asks fellow fans about which power-ups they think should be removed from the next game. One of the most disliked items by far happened to be Mario Kart‘s infamous Blooper. When players get the squid-like creature during a race, it can be used against all other opponents to obscure their vision with an ink spray on the screen, but many players find it to be more bothersome than useful.
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The Next Mario Kart Should Leave the Blooper in the Past
Mario Kart Entries That Feature the Blooper
- Mario Kart DS
- Mario Kart Wii
- Mario Kart 7
- Mario Kart 8
The Blooper may not have been with the Mario Kart franchise since the beginning, but its impact on players and their experiences has been undeniable. Whether the Blooper should stay or be tossed aside has been an ongoing debate within the franchise’s community for years now, but the overall consensus seems to be that the item is better off removed going forward. There are also players who think it would make a lot more sense for Blooper to be repurposed as an in-game character instead. In response to the same Reddit thread, user Yerm_Terragon commented, “Promote blooper to playable character.”
As of now, the official title for Mario Kart 9 has yet to be revealed.
There is also the argument that the Blooper creates an unfair advantage for more experienced players. When attacked by the Blooper, those who are more familiar with the track being raced on can still ultimately figure out where to go. This leaves less experienced players at a disadvantage if they aren’t already familiar with the many obstacles and turns of the track. As Mario Kart continues to evolve, retiring the Blooper may ultimately be for the best.
News About the Next Mario Kart Waits on the Horizon
While Mario Kart 9 was actively teased during the Switch 2 reveal, there is hopefully more news ready to be shared when the company hosts its planned Nintendo Direct event in a few months. As of now, the details about this Nintendo Direct event are secretive, but there is expected to be a deeper dive into the Switch 2. Also, there will hopefully be a few surprising announcements regarding launch titles. Since it’s such an important Nintendo franchise, it would only make sense for Mario Kart 9 to be revealed as one of several launch titles slated for release.
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct event will be broadcast live on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 6 a.m. PST
As the Nintendo Direct event draws closer, it will be fascinating to find out what the company has in store with its long-awaited console. With excitement for Mario Kart 9 growing, it will also be intriguing to see what changes and tweaks are being made to the next entry. So far, it’s unclear if the Blooper will ever get removed from the Mario Kart series, but based on player feedback, the potential return of the Blooper is bound to frustrate some fans who think the franchise would fare better without the item.
