If you someway have not gotten your fill of Nintendo Directs over the previous couple of weeks, don’t fret, there’s yet one more one tomorrow. This one is concentrated on Mario Kart World solely. It’ll be at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BT, and can final about quarter-hour.
Nintendo truly introduced this Direct final week throughout its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, however has simply confirmed the size as-of right now. You’ll be capable of watch the Direct in numerous locations, together with Nintendo’s official channel or proper right here at IGN. Our Nintendo Voice Chat crew will likely be doing a reside response to the Direct, which you’ll be able to catch right here on the web site, or on our YouTube channel.
As for what we’re anticipating to be there…properly, Mario Kart World! We already received a take a look at the sport finally week’s Nintendo Direct and our subsequent hands-on preview, however there’s nonetheless a lot we do not know. One large query we’re hoping to listen to extra about is how the sport’s Free Roam mode will work that lets gamers simply drive all over the world. Though we have seen a tiny little bit of it in motion, we do not totally know simply the way it will work but.
We’re additionally curious to see extra concerning the character roster and the way costumes work. Again, that is one thing we have seen a few of in trailers and previews, however there are nonetheless plenty of lingering questions on what the completely different character outfits do, why some characters have them and others do not, and so forth. And after all, we’re hoping to see extra new programs…perhaps even a model new Rainbow Road?
Mario Kart World continues to be the topic of consternation amongst followers on account of its $80 value, which many followers are involved heralds a brand new period of much more costly video games which will value them out of the Nintendo Switch 2. Hopefully, tomorrow’s Direct will give loads of causes to justify spending that a lot on the sport.
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can discover her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a narrative tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.
