Summary
A new Japanese commercial forMario Kart Worldhas hinted at the ability to play courses in reverse. BeforeMario Kart World, Nintendo Switch gamers were able to enjoy mirrored versions of courses inMario Kart 8 Deluxe, which were unlocked from the start.
Mario Kart Worldwas the very first Nintendo Switch 2 game that was revealed by Nintendo alongside the console’s initial announcement. The game would receive its official title at the April 2 Nintendo Direct, which also highlighted the content and features that players can expect inMario Kart World. These features include some of the cups that players can participate in, the ability to freely roam inMario Kart World’sseamless environment, GameChat functionality, and the new Knockout Tour race type. On April 17,Nintendo held a dedicatedMario Kart WorldDirectto further explain features that players can expect. A potential feature that wasn’t touched upon is the inclusion of a mirror mode or reverse for added replay value, and it appears that the latest commercial forMario Kart Worldseems to confirm reverse courses.
A new Japanese commercial forMario Kart Worldappears to confirm reverse courses, as spotted byNintendoSoupand GaplekBehemoth on YouTube. Specifically, the gameplay footage at the 1-minute mark of the video highlights a reverse version of the Mario Bros. Circuit course, which is the first course in Grand Prix. The mini-map is also reversed to ensure the player can accurately read their position on the course while they race up to24 players or CPU opponents at once inMario Kart World. Nintendo has not officially commented on the inclusion of reverse courses, but the footage seems reassuring for fans wanting more course variation.
Mario Kart World Japanese Commercial Teases Reverse Courses
It’s also worth noting that the Japanese commercial didn’t have any UI elements from Knockout Tour, so it’s possible that reverse modes may be a dedicated option and replacement forMario Kart 8 Deluxe’smirror mode. In addition, reverse courses do not mirror the entire game to simulate playing a track in its reverse layout, since the game world is seamless. Moreover,Mario Kart World’sextensive routes, highways, and roads can connect more than one course together, allowing players to play on courses in the opposite direction depending on the exact course selection in Knockout Tour and Versus mode.
WhenMario Kart Worldlaunches on June 5, players will be able to unlock the game’s version of Rainbow Road by completing all cups. Nintendo hasn’t shared any specific details onMario Kart World’sRainbow Roadyet, but it could be one of the game’s most challenging tracks to master if a reverse variant is also available.
