Summary
Nintendo has shared more footage ofMario Kart World, showing off the binocular stations that can be used around the open world. This new feature forMario Kart Worldcould make exploration in Free Roam more enjoyable and teases potential things to do in the mode.
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 coming on June 5, gamers only have a few more weeks to wait until they can check outeverythingMario Kart Worldhas to offer. Leading up to launch, Nintendo has detailed many of the game’s features, including the new modes, courses, and characters. Recently, fans received a look at a feature that might be familiar toSuper Mariofans.
Nintendo has showcased binocular stations and how they can aid gameplay. According to the footage shared on Twitter by Stealth, players can drive up to the stations to change their perspective for a better idea of the area layout. The binocular view can be rotated and zoomed to see distant objects more clearly. In the clip, players could see a desert area of the map that could be explored in Free Roam mode. This new feature forMario Kart Worldmight be very helpful for those looking to get the most out of driving around the game’s open-world environments.
Mario Kart World Features Binocular Stations
It is worth pointing out that binoculars have been featured in otherMariogames. For example,Super Mario 3D Landon the 3DS made use of the feature, allowing players to scan the level for points of interest. In addition,Super Mario 3D WorldandSuper Mario Odysseyalso featured these stations. Given the apparent emphasis onexploration inMario Kart World, the feature looks like it could be a good addition to the latest entry in the franchise.
So far, the reception of this featureseems positive, with many fans wishing it had been showcased in theNintendo Direct dedicated toMario Kart World. Many fans thought the binoculars provided a much better idea of the potential scope of Free Roam, claiming it revealed many more things to do in the game world. Furthermore, some fans pointed out the remix of theSuper Mario Worldtheme in the clip, with many liking the new arrangement that played while in Free Roam.
It will be interesting to see how common these new binocular stations will be in the game. Fortunately, fans only have a few more weeks to wait untilMario Kart Worldreleases, provided they manage topurchase a Nintendo Switch 2.
