The latest Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event was nothing short of impressive as the company showcased the many experiences coming to its next-gen console. It likewise also introduced its new first-party game, "Mario Kart World."
Instead of focusing mostly on racing through different matches in set maps, Nintendo is taking fans to an open world-like game
'Mario Kart World' Unveils Massive Character Roster List
Nintendo's Direct event for the Switch 2 showcased the trailer for the new "Mario Kart" game.
"Mario Kart World" delivers a different take on the franchise, particularly as it will allow users to explore the open-world areas of the new title. This means players can go to different points in the map to compete in different battles or game modes.
However, one of the most impressive details the company shared is the roster for "Mario Kart World," featuring a mix of returning and new characters for fans to choose from and play with for another rowdy series of races.
Returning Characters on 'Mario Kart World'
- Mario
- Luigi
- Baby Daisy
- Baby Luigi
- Baby Mario
- Baby Peach
- Baby Rosalina
- Birdo
- Bowser
- Bowser Jr.
- Daisy
- Donkey Kong
- Dry Bones
- King Boo
- Koopa
- Lakitu
- Pauline
- Peach
- Rosalina
- Shy Guy
- Toad
- Toadette
- Waluigi
- Wario
- Yoshi
New Characters on 'Mario Kart World'
- Cataquack
- Chargin' Chuck
- Crabber
- Dolphin
- Fish Bone
- Goomba
- Monty Mole
- Moo-Moo (Cow)
- Peepa
- Penguin
- Pianta
- Pokey
- Snowman
- Spike
- Stingby (Bee)
According to ComicBook Gaming, these characters are the confirmed characters from Nintendo's latest showcase of "Mario Kart World," and from this list alone, the company has already included a massive list of characters to play for its base version.
It is important to note that these characters are expected to arrive in the standard version of the game, and possible DLCs may add more characters to the roster.
That being said, it is unknown if Nintendo would introduce DLCs or expansions in the game as of press time.
Many have noticed that the roster for "Mario Kart World" is missing several characters that Nintendo previously introduced in past games, including Link from "The Legend of Zelda," Villager Boy, Villager Girl, and Isabelle from "Animal Crossing," Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl from "Splatoon," and more.
