Something we never knew we needed is coming to the next racing game by Nintendo,Mario Kart World. A currentlyunnamed cow racer was revealed in the latest trailer for the game. The majestic bovine was spotted driving and performing tricks in the middle of the trailer. While the trailer did reveal other intriguing new details aboutMario Kart World,they pale in comparison to being able to play as one of the Moo Moo Meadows cows.
The latest Nintendo Direct showed off theupcoming Nintendo Switch 2, announced a plethora of third-party games, and revealed more details about its first launch title,Mario Kart World. This title includes new vehicles, like snowmobiles and jet skis, and practically endless exploration. Among the racers revealed was an adorable cow, an addition that shows howNintendo is still keeping its games the perfect amount of weird.
Mario Kart World Is Introducing A Playable Cow Driver
Time To Get Moo-ving
Introduced alongsideclassicMario Kartracerslike Princess Peach, Toad, and Wario in the latest trailer forMario Kart Worldwas a cow. Due to the fact that the cow was spotted doing a montage of established characters driving their bikes and carts, it’s safe to assume thatthis cow will be a playable character in the upcoming title, which may be the most exciting fact about the game yet.
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If this specific cow seems familiar, it’s because it seems to beone of the many cows that wander across the fields and tracks of Moo Moo MeadowsinMario Kart Wii. In fact, the shots that introduce the currently unnamed cow character take place on a course that looks exactly like Moo Moo Meadows, which could mean a new version of the farm-themedcourse might come toMario Kart World.
The Moo Moo Meadows Cow Is The Perfect Weird Nintendo Addition
Strange Characters Are A Nintendo Staple
Nintendo is always at its best when it’s a little weird.Strange characters and choices in their main franchises have led to some fan favorites over the years. Despite being incredibly off-putting at first, Tingle fromThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Maskhas become a fan favorite. Similarly, the Piranha Plant was a late addition toSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,which was certainly weird, and though Piranha Plant isn’t the strongest fighter, it is still a popular character for its novelty.
Thenew cow inMario Kart Worldcould become a fan favorite for players who want to stray away from the classics.
Like those fun characters in other Nintendo titles, thenew cow inMario Kart Worldcould become a fan favorite for players who want to stray away from the classics (Mario and Luigi), don’t want to take other popular alternatives (Toad and Yoshi), and definitely don’t want to play as one of Bowser’s many Koopalings (Larry, Morton, Iggy, Roy, Ludwig, Lemmy, and Wendy) avaliable inMario Kart World.
Mario Kart World
Developed and published by Nintendo, Mario Kart World is the long-awaited sequel to Mario Kart 8. A sprawling, interconnected world features 24 racers navigate dynamic terrains and shifting weather. The Knockout Tour mode intensifies competition with eliminations at checkpoints, while Free Roam offers a leisurely exploration filled with secrets.
