The recent Nintendo Direct event forMario Kart Worldgave eager fans a deeper look into what to expect from the next entry in the long-running racing series.Mario Kart Worldis bringing forth a fun variety of tracks, characters, and new gameplay modes, making it an exciting evolution of the franchise.
SincetheMario Kartfranchisestars some of the most notable mascots from theSuper Mariouniverse, it only makes sense for the game’s character roster to be one of the biggest questions asked by players. The confirmation of the Moo Moo Meadows cow as a playable racer thrilled many Nintendo lovers. However, there is one anticipated character that has been revealed as an item, not a racer.
Kamek Will Serve as an Item in Mario Kart World, Not a Racer
This beloved Magikoopa wizard has been a father figure to Bowser, and his presence in the first trailer forMario Kart Worldmade a lot of fans wonder if he would be added as a racer. For those hopeful that Kamek would be included as a playable character, that unfortunately won’t be the case. This isn’t entirely bad news, though. Instead of being put in the driver’s seat,Kamek has been confirmed as an item. Even better, he looks to be an item that will bring a lot of fun, chaotic moments to the track.
Kamek’s first appearance was inSuper Mario 2: Yoshi’s Islandback in 1995.
Kamek Could Prove to Be One of the Best Items in Mario Kart World
Because of his status as a powerful wizard, Kamek getting to use his powers on the track makes perfect sense. It’s likely that the full extent of Kamek’s magic has yet to be seen, and it makes him one of the most interesting items right now. Kamek could be filled with surprises, and that is sure to make the first fewraces inMario Kart Worldfeel incredibly exciting. This extra dose of chaos seems primed to make races with friends hilariously frustrating at times.
Other Confirmed Items for Mario Kart World
The various items being brought toMario Kart Worldare exciting, and they are bound to add an extra layer of action to the track. While they all look interesting in their own right, Kamek might be one of the shining features.Mario Kart Worldaims to bring its replayability to the next level, and Kamek, combined with these other items, promises just that.
Mario Kart World’s modes include Grand Prix, Time Trials, Knockout Tour, VS Race, Balloon Battle, Coin Runners, and Free Roam.
Gamers Won’t Have to Wait for Mario Kart World Much Longer
The Switch 2 may have faced controversy since the April 2 Nintendo Direct showcase, but there are still a lot of fans who are excited to jump intoa newMario Kartgame. Thankfully, for those particularly eager to try out the new tracks and modes,Mario Kart World’s launch is only a short wait.
2025 is continuing to be a year filled with massive releases, andthe Switch 2 launching alongside fresh exclusivesis shaking up the industry. As the weeks continue, it will be exciting to see if Nintendo reveals anything else aboutMario Kart Worldahead of its launch.
