Nintendo showed off gameplay features for Mario Kart World during a 15-minute presentation this morning. The game lets players freely explore an open world instead of just racing on tracks. Gamers can discover hidden items, tackle challenges like blue-coin puzzles, or simply cruise around with friends without competing.
Eight courses were revealed including Mario Bros. Circuit, Crown City, Salty Salty Speedway, Starview Peak, Boo Cinema, Toad's Factory, Peach Beach, and Wario Shipyard. Four new characters join the roster: Goomba, Cow, Spike, and Lakitu. The direct also highlighted six items: Kamek's magic, Feather, Ice Flower, Coin Shell, Mega Mushroom, and Hammer.
Two game-changing tricks were introduced, called Rewind and Charge Jump. Rewind lets players retry actions without resetting the entire race. Charge Jump helps avoid obstacles or access grind rails for alternate paths. Nintendo confirmed the return of Joy-Con wheel accessories specifically designed for the new Joy-Con 2 controllers.
The presentation aimed to justify the upcoming title's $80 price tag. Players wanting more information can read hands-on impressions from recent Nintendo Switch 2 preview events.
Eight courses were revealed including Mario Bros. Circuit, Crown City, Salty Salty Speedway, Starview Peak, Boo Cinema, Toad's Factory, Peach Beach, and Wario Shipyard. Four new characters join the roster: Goomba, Cow, Spike, and Lakitu. The direct also highlighted six items: Kamek's magic, Feather, Ice Flower, Coin Shell, Mega Mushroom, and Hammer.
Two game-changing tricks were introduced, called Rewind and Charge Jump. Rewind lets players retry actions without resetting the entire race. Charge Jump helps avoid obstacles or access grind rails for alternate paths. Nintendo confirmed the return of Joy-Con wheel accessories specifically designed for the new Joy-Con 2 controllers.
The presentation aimed to justify the upcoming title's $80 price tag. Players wanting more information can read hands-on impressions from recent Nintendo Switch 2 preview events.
