Nintendo Listens! Mario Kart World Ditches the Chaos, Brings Back Classic Lap Races (Mostly)
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Nintendo's heard the cries of Mario Kart World players begging for more classic lap races and tweaked the game to (hopefully) make them more common. It's a step in the right direction, even if it's not a complete revolution.
Right, so remember when Nintendo decided to make finding a good ol' lap race in Mario Kart World feel like searching for a unicorn riding a skateboard? Turns out, they heard the collective groan from the fans – and, fair play to 'em, they've tweaked things. Eurogamer reported that the new Ver. 1.2.0 update is supposedly increasing the frequency of those classic lap-type courses in VS Race and wireless races.
Now, I'm not saying they've completely U-turned, but it's a step in the right direction, innit? Back in June, they made lap-only tracks rarer than a decent loot box, leading to some… passionate feedback. Some even went as far as declaring online versus "killed". Bit dramatic, perhaps, but you get the sentiment. They wanted a traditional online mode, and Nintendo served up something… else. I reckon someone in Kyoto got an earful.
One excitable social media user – and let's face it, we've all been there – proclaimed "NINTENDO LISTENED!!!!!!" Another cautiously asked if Nintendo had "saved" the game. Look, let's not get ahead of ourselves. It's a tweak, not a resurrection. But it does suggest someone at Nintendo is actually paying attention. Always a good sign, that.
But wait, there's more! (Imagine that in a cheesy infomercial voice). The update also nerfed the homing Boomerang (thank heavens for small mercies!), reduced the chances of getting a Triple Dash Mushroom when you're already lagging behind (finally, some fairness!), and added a "Mushrooms only" option for VS races. Mushrooms only, you say? Sounds like absolute mayhem, and I'm strangely intrigued.
You can dive into the full, glorious details in the patch notes on Nintendo's website (link's over at Eurogamer's article, of course).
Look, I'm not gonna lie, Mario Kart World has been a bit of a rollercoaster. But this update? This feels like a genuine attempt to give the players what they actually want. Whether it's enough to win back the disgruntled masses remains to be seen. But hey, at least they're trying. And in the world of gaming, that's sometimes the most magical thing of all. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to try and weaponize some mushrooms. For science, obviously.
Tags: Mario Kart World, Nintendo, Update, Racing, Community Feedback
Original article: Eurogamer