Nintendo has given fans another glimpse into the upcomingMario Kart World,this time showing off what one of the overworld missions will look like. The newest entry into theMario Kartfranchise will arrive on June 5 as a launch title for Nintendo’s upcoming console, the Nintendo Switch 2. In the ninth installment of the racing game, players will be able to leave the race tracks and freely explore the world surrounding them, adding a new layer to the classic series.
To incentivize players to explore the world,Mario Kart Worldhas scattered missions for players to find and complete in between races. Nintendo has nowshared what one of these missions will look like, as shared on X byStealth40k.
The brief videoshows Toadette hitting a P Switch to activate the mini-side-quest, giving players a sense of what to expect from missions inMario Kart World.Fan reaction has been mixed, with some afraid the missions will be too easy, some happy with how fun they look, and everyone across the board praising the soundtrack.
Nintendo Shows Off New Mission In Mario Kart World
Missions Give Players A Reason To Explore
In the video, Toadette is shown making “a bold escape through the ice-cream ravine” in the upcoming game’s version of the world surrounding theSky-High Sundae racetrack. Driving over the power switch momentarily freezes time to show players their mission and where to go next. The racer is then released and must complete the challenge, which in this caseconsists of driving through a series of rings within a specified time limit.
“I think that not only those who are not familiar with Mario Kart but also advanced players who are into time attacks will be satisfied.”
This mission requires players to master wall-riding and gliding, two new mechanics being introduced into the franchise for the first time. In an interview withNintendo, gameplay planning lead Shintaro Jikumaru said thatthe missions are meant to appeal to both casual and more hardcore fans, stating: “I think that not only those who are not familiar with Mario Kart but also advanced players who are into time attacks will be satisfied.”
Mario Kart World Mission Receives Mixed Reaction From Fans
But Everyone Agrees The Music Is Great
Responses to this reveal are mixed. Some fans praise the mission as afun way to encourage players to use the new abilitiesand explore the world. They’re also happy with the seamless start of the mission, which smoothly launches players in the direction of the challenge. Others remain unimpressed, expressing theirhope that there will be more difficult and lengthier missions to complete. Fans across the board seem concerned about the incentive for completing these missions, which isn’t revealed in the brief new video.
However, one thing that all the responses seemed to agree on was the music. Although it’s a bit difficult to hear under Toadette’s exclamations, the clip features aremix of theSherbet Landtheme fromMario Kart Double Dash.Although fans might be of two minds regarding the new missions, hearing theDouble Dashremix"puts a big smile on my face," says X userGabezcube.
Nintendo still has a ways to go before some coreMario Kartfans feel justified inspending $80 on the new game, in addition to the Switch 2 console price. It looks like some fans are starting to be won over toMario Kart World,even if it’s just through the fun, quick missions and nostalgic soundtrack.
