Nintendo reveals new gameplay features at Mario Kart World Direct
April 17, 2025, 9:20 am
Nintendo held a direct presentation focused on Mario Kart World, where it unveiled an array of new characters, courses, gameplay items, and open‑world features. The event provided an in‑depth look at the title’s innovative mechanics as part of the broader Switch 2 ecosystem rollout. The detailed footage and announcements are intended to steer public perception in a positive direction, emphasizing the game’s dynamic enhancements and playability, while further building anticipation for the franchise's future releases.
Nintendo still hasn't explained why it's charging more for the game.
Nintendo also shows off new "Charge Jump" race technique, "reimagined" classic courses.
All of Nintendo's Switch 2 hardware and gaming livestreams have ended -- here's all the news about the console.
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Nintendo is possibly hoping to steer the narrative regarding the Switch 2 back in a positive direction by showing off its most exciting game, Mario Kart World. The publisher held a Mario Kart World direct presentation on April 17th debuting 15 minutes of gameplay which showcased many of the...
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