Nintendo has just blown everyone’s hype, as Mario Kart World is finally hitting the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, bringing along open-world racing chaos. The announcement tweet from Nintendo America set everyone off just thinking about scenic routes, battle mode, and, of course, online multiplayer.
What is this all about? Let’s see-it’s not your grandmother’s classic Mario Kart. Go ahead and analyze the trailer because there might be a hint that this is the first-ever open-world game in the Mario Kart franchise. Gamers are ripping that clip apart pixel by pixel, from the water physics (one gamer called it “🔥”) to the idea that public lobbies might allow bumping into some random racer halfway through a drift.
The replies are precious. One user cracked a joke about racing, “like my crush just posted a thirst trap.” Another opted for the classic: “I’m taking the scenic route instead of competing.” Meanwhile, Yoshi fans are having a meltdown about the design, declaring that this belongs to the glory days of OG Yoshi.
But still, some are not feeling much of a vibe yet. That Switch 2 requirement has some raising eyebrows to their wallets, as one bluntly states, “The problem is it would require me to buy a Switch 2…” Fair enough. Others are stuck on the Nintendo Online membership rights discussion, debating if you will still need a phone for game chat (in the short answer: no more, says one reply).
Then comes a mystery factor. The open world has players obsessing about what secrets it might be hiding. One tweeted, “The secrets it’s holding right now are killing me.” Same here, buddy.
Pre-orders fill the frenzy, with some flexing their Walmart shipment confirmations and others salty they weren’t able to get their hands on the so-called “invites” to buy from Nintendo directly (apparently, it’s a lottery—oof).
To put it in a nutshell, Mario Kart World just might be the first must-have for Switch 2, for those who like a bit of chaos and competition or just chilling with Yoshi on a sunset cruise. June 5 can’t come fast enough unless you’re still trying to save for the console; then… good luck.
