Mario Kart World May Allow Players to Race Courses Backward

Okay, so let’s dive into this messy, somewhat chaotic retelling of the Mario Kart World situation. Buckle up, because here we go. 🎮

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So there’s this new commercial for Mario Kart World, right? It’s Japanese, but you don’t need subtitles to catch this wild bit: they’re racing in reverse. Yes, you heard that right. Not like in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the mirror tracks — like actual backward. I got a bit caught up with the whole reverse thing when I saw that mini-map flipped on its head. I mean, what?!

This was hinted at before, but seeing is believing. Nintendo’s practically shouting it in this commercial. Oh, wait, did I mention this is for the Nintendo Switch 2? Yeah, that’s a thing now. The game’s sorta debut with the console — what a way to make an entrance, huh? First announced with the console itself, I think during some Nintendo Direct thing on April 2. That’s when they spilled the beans on some features: free-roaming environment, a new Knockout Tour race type, and GameChat. Pretty fancy, right?

So back to this commercial — sorry, I tend to wander. There’s a video floating around — thanks, NintendoSoup and some YouTuber named GaplekBehemoth — showing players zipping through the Mario Bros. Circuit, but, wait for it, completely backward. Like 24 players at once, in reverse, dodging — what do they call them? — Bob-ombs that have been given a makeover (or something). Although personally, I’d probably crash into one just because I’m that good.

Nintendo hasn’t officially spilled the tea on this reverse track thing. They’re all hush-hush, maintaining that aura of mystery. But the evidence is there, clear as day. I replayed the footage, like, I don’t even want to admit how many times. Maybe I’m reading too much into it? Maybe they meant something else, but nah, it’s gotta be reverse tracks.

And um, just a side note, whenever this comes out — June 5, mark your calendars! — they’ll have Rainbow Road too. Remember how that was always the race where friendships went to die? Now imagine that, but backward. I can almost hear the chaos.

Anyway, it’s late, and I’m just rambling at this point. I should probably get some sleep or read more into these Bob-ombs changes. Until next time! 🏎️💨

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Whew, what was that tangent about again? Hope it all made sense somewhere in there!