Nintendo has essentially confirmed in all but name that Rainbow Road will indeed be part of Mario Kart World on the game’s release this summer.
However, while Rainbow Road is a part of the upcoming Mario Kart title, it isn’t going to be available to zip around from the off. Rather, players will need to “conquer” all Grand Prix cups. Then, so says Nintendo, “rumour has it a certain colourful course will appear”.
So, yep, that’ll be Rainbow Road, with Nintendo’s Mario Kart World Direct this afternoon showing a colourful beam leading up to the sky above.
Other courses confirmed for Mario Kart World include the all new icy Starview Peak and the spoooooky Boo Cinema, as well as returning series entries like Toad’s Factory, Peach Beach and Wario’s Galleon.
On the characters side of things, we will of course be able to play as Mario – this is his series after all – as well as new racers like Cow and Goomba (Ed and I want to know how he drives without arms. And, while we are on it, I still have questions about King Boo’s driving abilities).
These drivers will be able to use new items, such as Kamek. Yes, Kamek is an item, and his magic will “transform” your racing rivals into, at least as far as today’s Direct has shown us, Chargin’ Chucks – those large burly Koopas in football gear. “What other mysterious effects will happen,” Nintendo teased in today’s showcase. I don’t know Nintendo, I don’t know!
More to follow.
