Mario Kart World, the long-awaited mainline Mario Kart game for the Nintendo Switch 2, will remove a contentious feature from its predecessor, Mario Kart 8, when it launches on June 5th. This move aims to strike a balance between familiar gameplay and new improvements.
In Mario Kart 8, players could customize their karts with various parts and accessories. However, this feature has not been included in the upcoming game, despite its popularity among fans. The lack of customization has sparked debate among enthusiasts, with some welcoming the change and others expressing disappointment.
Detractors argue that kart customization can lead to meta-relevant strategies being forced upon players, making the game less accessible. Others simply dislike the added complexity it introduces to an already competitive gameplay experience.
It’s worth noting that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also included cart customization in its predecessor, Mario Kart 7, which was released 14 years ago. This nostalgia factor might contribute to the controversy surrounding kart customization.
Mario Kart World will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 and will retail at $80 for digital copies and $90 for physical copies. For more information on this upcoming game and its latest news, rumors, and speculation, visit our dedicated Mario Kart World section.
Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/mario-kart-world-switch-2-feature