There are some interesting discoveries and observations aboutMario Kart Worldas more people get hands-on time with a demo, including giant drivable boats and the game’s stellar water physics. The Nintendo Switch 2 preview events in NYC and LA have allowed a lot of content creators and media outlets to capture footage of the game, and even with a lot to be shown in theMario Kart WorldNintendo Direct on April 17, we are slowly getting some more details, and the game’s scope is definitely impressive.
InGettingMadz’s captured footage ofMario Kart World, there appears to be apilotable hovercraft-like attachment for the racing karts when traveling over water(viaEurogamer), similar to a giant truck seen in the game’s announcement trailer. GettingMadz also noted that the sheer size of the boat attachment is sure to let the driver take out other players. In a clip posted byAndré Segersfrom GameXplain,the water seemingly has realistic physics, featuring ripple effects and powerful waves, particularly when struck with the infamous Blue Shell (viaGamesRadar+).
Mario Kart World Looks Expansive And Impressive
The World Might Be At Our Fingertips
Mario Kart Worldwill allow players todrive to a new racetrack as part of main event races in the Grand Prix mode. There is also a free-roam mode, which allows players to explore the vast area at their leisure, and there are sure to be plenty of secrets to discover in the open world. With these new details, it’s hard not to be impressed withMario Kart World’s seemingly expansive and detailed environment. Being able to travel to any location in free-roam mode andhaving a variety of ways to transform your mode of transportation will likely result in the game being quite immersive.
Thereare currently 16 confirmed racetracks forMario Kart World, withRainbow Road also getting leaked by Nintendoearlier this month. There will likely be a lot of variety in terms of not just locales but also the means of traversing through them, and if other areas are anything like the water-based areas, there may be opportunities for helicopters, dune buggies, and much more.
Our Take: Mario Kart World’s Potential Variety Might Be A Game-Changer
This Could Be The Most Innovation In The Series' History
The unveiling ofMario Kart Worldcame with a controversial detail, with most of the complaints aimed atthe game’s $80 price tag. If the game has more interesting advancements in its wide scope, then fans might be a little more willing to accept the high price tag. WithMario Kart Worldhaving a large roster of characters and costumes, as well as a huge interconnected world,the potential amount of variety is quite high for this new entryin the acclaimed racer franchise.
Mario Kart Worldwill have adedicated Nintendo Direct on April 17, so the free-roam mode and other gameplay aspects will most likely be detailed then. Thankfully, we won’t have long to wait to see more of this game’s scope and to see if this new entry is the most innovative one yet.
