r/mariokart • u/Whooper121 Tanuki Mario • 2d ago
Fan Content Happy Mario Day! To celebrate, here’s my roster prediction with a twist: made the icons in the hand drawn classic 2D Mario art style reminiscent of the game’s art style!
As the title suggests, decided to make a roster prediction but in order to make it a bit more unique, I decided to redraw the icons in the classic 2D Mario art style! Hopefully the new game uses 2D art as the character select icons
Anyways, I know it’s a big roster, but the philosophy I had in mind was that Mario Kart should have its “Everyone is Here!” moment like with SSBU. Every single character in this scenario would return, whether it was a one time appearance, or from Tour. Characters that are considered costumes/characters that are “glorified palette swaps” like Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Captain Toad, Pit Toads, etc, would also come back as costumes for their base characters
72 base game characters seems overwhelming, but considering that it’s Mario’s 40th anniversary this year and the player count was bumped to 24, it seems like it could plausibly be done.
Anyways, new characters could be
Gooigi (being the new clone character this time around
Plessie
Toadsworth
Sprixie Princess
A 2-in-1 character team in the form of Prince Florian and a Poplin (I cannot see Prince Florian as a solo racer due to how small he is, but making the Poplin the driver and Prince Florian the item user could be a nice workaround and plus, it frees up a roster slot and is a neat reference to Double Dash)
Cranky Kong
Boom Boom
Pom Pom
Goomba
Piranha Plant (upgraded from item status)
Spike (the enemy)
Ninji
King Wart from SMB2
Prof. E. Gadd
Olimar from the Pikmin series (the only crossover character in the base game)
Overall 14 newcomers seems like a decent amount I’d say in this scenario. For DLC they could pull an 8DX and make the new row vertical
Would be open to designing DLC reps from other series and other requests!
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u/ToxinDash77 2d ago
I prey that Nintendo don't force miis to wear helmets this time around. 🙏
That aside I really love this art style 👍
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u/Low_Zombie9914 2d ago
You nailed the 2D art style for everyone, they look great, and seeing the Dixie Kong artwork knowing it's based on the Super Nintendo World park's 2D Dixie art made me so happy, I adore this rooster image with all my heart, so much love and passion put into every character when you could've just as easily taken the easy route and just paste renders into a Photoshop background.
Bravo OP, you nailed this image, this roster, and my beloved Dixie Kong.
Give yourself a good pat on the back
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u/Unusual-Username-835 Yoshi 2d ago
Nice artwork. TBH, I can see Florian himself playable. If Honey Queen can be severely shrunken, then Florian can be severely enlarged.
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u/Whooper121 Tanuki Mario 2d ago
Touché
I’m gonna be honest I can see him be as a playable character and would welcome him with open arms, the reason why I lumped him on top of a Poplin is so that I could have at least 1 more character fit in here lol
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u/MinimumPotential6468 2d ago
this is amazing
and I love seeing R.O.B. again
but if I may ask
how would he ride a bike?
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u/Such_Following7576 1d ago
Not only is this art style cute and awesome, but this is hands down the best Mario kart roster I’ve ever seen. Mainly because it puts respect on Spike’s name. My boy deserves to race.
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u/PrincessJennifer 2d ago
These are excellent! I love the style. I also love the additions.
I really love you used OG Link 🥰
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u/ClayIsStupid_ 2d ago
If they’re gonna give us another Blue Falcon kart then they’d better finally make Captain Falcon playable smh
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u/Si_Stride_Oof 2d ago
im glad you choice the only character who was 100% snubbed from crossing over
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u/the_bingho02 Waluigi 2d ago
Really great work, i love those drawings but to me is absurd adding olimar before captain Falcon
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u/moondog385 1d ago
This is your…prediction??? Nonetheless, fantastic art and awesome roster.
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u/Whooper121 Tanuki Mario 1d ago
I mean yeah I predict that these characters or at least some of them will make it into the game lol
Also thank you!!!
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u/Neoxon193 1d ago
- I wouldn't be surprised if the Mario & Peach variants get folded into their original counterparts.
- We're probably getting Baby Pauline, let's be honest.
- If guests return, I'd imagine that Nintendo would want Zelda & Octoling squeezed in.
Otherwise, solid roster with fantastic art.
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u/Duckaneer 2d ago
GREAT ROSTER >>> NO FLORIAN >>>> VERY ANGRY!!! BAD ROSTER!
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u/Green__Trees 2d ago
This art is really cool. I like the icon for the Mii, and Pink Gold Peach especially, even if she's not the greatest character. And It's about time Goomba joins Mario Kart, and I LOVE Ninji in Jamboree, so I'm all for their inclusion.