Nintendo’s Smash Bros. is one of the largest crossover franchises out there. Whenever a new game gets announced, fans expect it to feature different characters from numerous franchises. Even if a game from that franchise was never released on a Nintendo console, there are chances we would see a character from that franchise in one of Smash Bros. titles.

Mario Kart is another such franchise that has the potential to have ultimate crossover interactions. So keeping that in mind, here are the Top 5 characters that we would love to see next in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!

Snake from Metal Gear Solid V

Venom Snake is a character who justifies his name when he encounters his enemies.

This need for vengeance shows on his face, on his head, and in his actions. And we would love to see this vengeful character in Mario Kart riding that army Jeep he is seen driving in the game!

Ezio Auditore da Firenze from Assassin’s Creed II

Another hero with a vengeance, but this time he wears a hood! This character is the most popular character in this franchise’s history. People who haven’t even touched the games know who he is. And in Ubisoft’s own language, he is a proper iconic character.

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It would be a sight to behold if he ends up making an appearance in Mario Kart.

Doomguy

Doomguy has made an appearance on Nintendo Switch numerous times now. From classics like Doom 1, 2, and 3 to modern games such as Doom 2016 and Eternal, we have seen him destroy demons a number of times.

And that’s why we would love to see him drive a UAC-branded Kart on a Mars-themed track in Mario Kart 8! And maybe he would use BFG 9000 as one of his power-ups!

Joker from Persona 5

Persona 5’s protagonist is an agile character. He can be seen using impossible stunts to destroy or escape his opponents. He has a quirky yet charming way about him and he would be a great fit for the character roaster of Mario kart 8!

Give him a red hat-shaped kart and we are set!

The Prisoner from Dead Cells

He does not speak, and he does not have very detailed facial features, yet he has a personality like no other. It would be interesting to see him drive a Kart based on one of his weapons. Also, using cells as a special item to decimate his opponents.

This is surely something unique and we can only wish to see this happen.

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And if any of these characters ever stepped into the world of Mario Kart, we would lose our minds!