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I wenthands-on with Mario Kart Worldimmediately after the Switch 2 was revealed, and came away very impressed indeed.
It is clearly the console’s killer app - and a bold reinvention of the series' familiar gameplay.
I absolutely can’t wait to play more."
Knockout Tour - the game’s new battle royale-inspired survival mode - is definitely the star of the show.
Eurogamer’s Ian Higton discusses his hands-on time with Mario Kart World here.
Did we like it?
Spoilers: yes, we really did.
Where’s Rainbow Road?
What are you looking to see revealed today?
For me, it’s the situation with Rainbow Road - perhaps the series' most iconic track.
Today it seems likely we’ll hear more.
Add in a DK area when Bananza arrives!
Or a Hyrule map when we finally get a new Zelda.
Digital Foundry has been taking a look at Switch 2 and recently gave itstechnical verdict on Mario Kart World.
How is it shaping up?
And we’re off!
Nintendo’s Mario Kart World Direct is live!
Definitely no Rainbow Road there yet.
We’re starting off with a look at Mario Kart World’s courses.
Mario Bros Circuit is the one we’ve seen since the game’s reveal - back in January!
Crown Coty is a built-up urban environment.
Salty Salty Speedway is a coast town with canals.
Starview Peak is an icy clifftop scramble.
Boo Cinema is a ghostly track around a drive-in cinema.
Any sign of Baby Pauline yet?
Didn’t think so.
A tour of Grand Prix and Knock Out modes next.
So far, not so much new news.
Don’t look at those DK Bananza artwork leaks from Nintendo’s website!
You’ll unlock Rainbow Road when you beat all Grand Prix cups, Nintendo has confirmed.
A look at Knockout Tour provides… not much new here either.
It is SO fun though.
Moving onto items, the Coin Shell fires as normal, but trails coins behind to collect.
The Ice Flower is the fire flower, but ice.
The Hammer fires hammers which stay on the course obstacles.
Once unlocked outfits can be selected from the character select screen.
No more price complaints here!
Battle Mode and Time Trials return
Time Trials and Battle Mode are back, for those who like them.
As ever, you’re able to download ghost data to race against.
Vs Race lets you set up classic races on particular circuits or chain different tracks together.
Being able to see where in the world your friends are is a a nice touch.
We’re close to the 15-minute mark - not long left.
Time for a recap of GameChat, I guess.
Donkey Kong can dab, confirmed.
Possibly today’s biggest news.
There’s more on today’s biggest news - Nintendo’s confirmation of Rainbow Road right here.
Here’s where Mario Kart World’s Rainbow Road is hiding!
And that’s a wrap!
And we’ll wrap it up there - thanks for joining everyone!
Mario Kart World launches alongside the Switch 2 on 5th June.
