Mario Kart World Won’t Have One Previous Feature At Launch, But There Is Hope

Summary

Mario Kart World won’t have a 200cc mode at launch, but Nintendo is open to adding it in the future.
The game’s producer admitted that players appreciated the addition of higher difficulty modes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Kart World is set to release on June 2 alongside the Nintendo Switch 2.

Unfortunately for hardcore players, Mario Kart World won’t feature a 200cc mode at launch, though Nintendo isn’t completely closed to the idea of incorporating it in the future. Mario Kart World will be released alongside Nintendo’s new console, the Switch 2, and it’s probably one of the most anticipated titles, considering how massively popular the franchise is.

While there’s excitement around the new entry in Mario’s racing franchise, Nintendo has a tough challenge ahead, as the latest installment was a smash hit. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the best-selling Switch 1 game, with more than 68.20 million units sold. In addition to the fun experience it provides, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also fosters a sense of competitiveness with an online and offline community where players share advice, techniques, and strategies to improve their skills. Those who enjoy tougher challenges have the 200cc mode, which is the fastest and most difficult engine class, introduced first in Mario Kart 8. While many players enjoyed this mode, they won’t see it in the new entry—at least not yet.

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Mario Kart World producer Kosuke Yabuki recently told Rolling Stone that the game won’t feature the 200cc mode—though hopes are not completely shattered for fans, as he also added that Nintendo may consider adding larger engine sizes in the future. Yabuki’s statement was a little vague, though it clearly suggests that the matter is not completely closed, and hopefully, players could see the addition of 200cc to Mario Kart World’s modes.

Nintendo Might Add Larger Engine Sizes to Mario Kart World in the Future

Yabuki admitted that players are happy with the inclusion of higher difficulty modes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which may be the main reason Nintendo is still considering it. While the game doesn’t include the 200cc mode, it does introduce some exciting ones like “Free Roam.” This brand-new mode allows racers to drive across diverse terrains, offering a big, interconnected map that players can explore freely—something the series has never done before.

Moreover, Nintendo has recently shared more footage of Mario Kart World’s binocular stations, a feature that can help players when roaming the world. While many details have already been shared and the game’s release date is just one day away, there is still a lot of curiosity surrounding its new modes and gameplay mechanics, and how they are going to play out—especially knowing that Mario Kart World has been in development for eight years. The highly anticipated release of the Switch 2 is just around the corner, and Nintendo fans have plenty of things to be excited about.