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Since it's 2025, Nintendo fans are preparing for two things. One is the release of Nintendo Switch 2 and the second one is the updates for Mario Kart 9!
Fans felt giddy and geeked out when Nintendo teased a possible Mario Kart 9 and sharp-eyed stans saw something...interesting:
Our boi, Bowser has a makeover!
Fans quickly jumped and joined the thread saying that they're all for Bowser's fab makeover, making him one of their faves from the Mario Kart series!
Other fans pointed out that Bowser's jawline game is on fleek, citing that he looked more handsome than ever.
"Bowser’s jawline has been crazy on point recently for some reason." - one fan observed
Some pointed out that Bowser's makeover made them feel nostalgic because it's a mixture of the N64 Bowser and the GCN-to-Switch era!
"Definitely giving off Mario Kart 64 vibes." - another fan added
"Close enough, welcome back N64 Bowser (Mario Party face lift aah expression)" - one fan retorted
Nintendo fans gave Nintendo their flowers because well...they gave Bowser's kart a makeover too! More leg space for our main man!
Others are randomly looking at Bowser differently. They *THINK* that he looks like a bobblehead AND a balloon! Go off, our shapeshifter king!
"I never realized till someone mentioned it today how much his head in 8/8 Deluxe looks like a bobblehead." - one fan said
"Why does he look like a balloon I like but why." - another fan replied
Some fans are digging up Bowser's iconic memes too! Researching skills? S-tier!
X users also noted that Bowser's look in Mario Kart 9 is a development because Bowser's design in Mario Kart 8 was not...*GIVING*.
"I can't stress just how badly Bowser needed this. I couldn't stand his look in MK8." - an X user remarked
Bowser fans also took their feelings on X, saying that Bowser's new look made them feel proud that he is their main fave!
"Once again, THAT’S MY GOAT!!!! THIS IS WHY HE’S MY MAIN." - one fan excitedly said
While others felt that Bowser's makeover made him feel prettier and happier than ever before. Talk about body euphoria!
"Somehow Bowser looks more happy." - a Mario Kart fan observed
Compared to Mario and Donkey Kong's new design, a lot of Mario Kart fans were happy about Bowser's Mario Kart 9 look, because Bowser looks perfect. Come through, our perfect king!
Finally, Bowser looks more like a reptile instead of him looking like something else (sorry previous Bowser designs).
What's in store for the Mario Kart fans on MK9?
Alright fellow Mario Kart fans, gird your loins because there are some HUUUUGGGGEEEE updates on the MK9 for Nintendo Switch 2!
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First, the lanes are bigger, making space for 24 (GASPS) racers in a single game! But wait, there's more! The vehicles or the go-karts of the characters were also upgraded—but still connected to the vibes of the character, and oh, in case we forgot, there's a chance that the karts are also customizable, making you choose different designs that fit your playing style.
We know that these updates are still few but hey, just like everybody else, we'll just have to wait until Nintendo announces the FULL updates of Mario Kart 9. As for Bowser's makeover, he looks like royalty (as he should since he's the King of Koopas!), and he looks like the King of Baddies.
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