Players discover that Mario Kart World’s Free Roam game mode is unfortunately missing a highly requested multiplayer feature. It’s an exciting day for Nintendo fans as the anticipated Switch 2 console has finally launched, also giving players access to Mario Kart World, the newest entry in the long-running franchise.
Mario Kart World attempts to evolve the franchise in new ways instead of simply doubling down on what players loved about Mario Kart 8. While the traditional Grand Prix mode remains in place, players can take part in a Knockout Tour or explore the massive map in Free Roam. The character roster has expanded considerably to support the new 24-player races, and Mario Kart World even has unlockable costumes to find. However, for all the new, Mario Kart World is missing one feature that many were hoping to see included.
With players checking out the new Mario Kart World game modes, like free roam, new discoveries continue to be made. Unfortunately, one highly requested feature from fans seemingly didn’t make the cut as the Free Roam mode doesn’t include a local multiplayer option. So, for players who were hoping to hop into the huge Free Roam map with a friend or family member on the same couch, that won’t be an option.
The revelation may come as a bit of a surprise to players as multiplayer was a big component of Mario Kart World’s reveal. Players are able to hop online with friends and partake in the various game modes, with Nintendo also showing off the Switch 2’s GameChat feature to further enhance the experience with voice and through the camera. Nintendo hasn’t specified why Free Roam local co-op has been omitted, though many are speculating it is likely due to technological restrictions, as there are other games, like Forza Horizon 5, which also don’t feature local co-op.
Due to the probable technical limitations for local co-op, fans shouldn’t expect to see it added down the road either. However, Nintendo has teased that it has plans for post-launch content for Mario Kart World outside of simply keeping the game updated with bug fixes and other improvements. While Mario Kart 8 added both racers and courses post-launch, Mario Kart World could also add a 200cc mode after it didn’t make the launch of the game.
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