Mario Kart World Producer Reveals Real Reason Behind Making It Open World

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Mario Kart World Producer Reveals Real Reason Behind Making It Open World

Mark your calendars, June 5 is not just the release day of the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2, it’s also the day Mario Kart World drifts onto the scene as the system’s flagship title. And what better way to show off the new hardware than with a bold new direction to the iconic and beloved series?

Fans are all hyped, rumors are racing, and thanks to the recent Ask the developer interview, we now know the reason behind this major shift in the series. Let’s just say, it’s not just about adding more tracks or characters, it’s about creating a whole new experience.

How Nintendo is changing the game with Mario Kart World

In the recent Ask the developer

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about Mario Kart World, producer Kosuke Yabuki shed light on the biggest change in Mario Kart history: it’s gone full open world. Yep, you read that correctly, no more hopping from one isolated track to another.

The latest entry in the series will take the tracks and combine it into a single, massive interconnected world. Yabuki explained that after Mario Kart Deluxe, the team felt that they had perfected the traditional formula.

So instead of just piling on new tracks and new characters, they asked themselves: what’s next? What should we do to take the leap forward? The answer was to break the mold completely.

Now, players can race through a dynamic world with real-time weather changes, a day-night cycle, and seamless transitions between iconic locations like Bowser’s castle and Mario Circuit. You will be able to hop into a Free-roam mode to explore the world at your own pace, and even with a friend.

That wasn’t our approach this time. We wanted to take the series to the next level. So, we decided to drop the numbering this time.

Players can even straight dive into the knockout tour races that crisscross the entire map. This radical change to the formula even made the team drop the logical ‘Mario Kart 9‘ name entirely, a clear sign that this is not just a sequel, it’s a leap into a brand new era for the franchise.

Fans are revving up, even if the price tag raises eyebrows

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Excitement for Mario Kart World is through the roof, and why wouldn’t it be? It’s the most ambitious entry in the series, and it’s launching alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, a console that’s expected to redefine handheld gaming.

Sure, some players have raised an eyebrow or two at the premium pricing ($79.99 even for digital edition), but let’s be real, it’s Mario Kart. Nostalgia, fun, and chaos with friends are practically guaranteed.

Fans are already gearing up to see how the game will take full advantage of the Switch 2’s upgraded tech. From what we have seen, Mario Kart World is built to push the console to its limits: enhanced graphics, smoother frame rates, improved online features, and deep integration with the Switch 2.

Whether you’re drifting through rain-soaked streets or cruising over the water, it’s completely reinventing how we think about kart racing. And while the price might give some pause, the thrill of exploring a wide-open Mushroom Kingdom in full next-gen glory? That’s something fans won’t want to miss.

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