Summary
Monolith Softhas revealed that it worked onMario Kart Worldfor the Switch 2. WhileMonolith Softis well-known for its work on theXenoblade Chroniclesseries, the studio has helped Nintendo get some of its most successful games ready for release.
June 5 marked the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2. Following several months of build-up, the console is finally out in the wild, and many gamers are purchasing their own. While theSwitch 2 launched with over 20 games, the main highlight for most gamers wasMario Kart World. As the latest installment in the highly successful racing series,Mario Kart Worldbrings tons of content for players to check out. While the game features the classic Grand Prix mode the series is famous for, new features like the Free Roam and Knockout Tour modes look to keep things fresh.
Following the release ofMario Kart World, fans have learned that Monolith Soft helped bring some of the game’s content to life. In a social media post, the studio revealed that it helped create the “fields and character designs." Given the numerous characters and courses in the game, the company likely played an important part in the project’s completion based on its history with Nintendo.
Monolith Soft Helped Develop Mario Kart World for Switch 2
In addition to its work on theXenobladegames, Monolith Soft has supported the development of numerous other Nintendo games. Notably, the studio has worked on the massive open worlds ofZelda: Tears of the KingdomandZelda: Breath of the Wild. Furthermore, Monolith Soft has aided with other Switch releases, such asSplatoon 3,Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and more. It is worth noting that Nintendo is now thesole owner of Monolith Softas of 2024, and the developer will likely continue to assist Nintendo in the Switch 2 era ifMario Kart Worldis any indication.
It is easy to see the hard work Monolith Soft and the rest of the development team put intoMario Kart World. The latest game looks to make use of the more powerful hardware to improve the visuals compared toMario Kart 8 Deluxeon the original Switch. In addition,Mario Kart Worldfeatures a massive rosterfilled with classic and bizarre characters, evidencing the work put in by the design team.
It will be interesting to see what the rest of the Switch 2 generation holds for Monolith Soft. In addition to supporting development on other Nintendo IPs, the studio releasedXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionfor the original Switch in March. While the game currently does not offer enhancements on Switch 2, rumors suggest a60fps patch forXenoblade Chronicles Xcould come in the future.
