Mario Kart World appears to have a new way of countering the dreaded blue shell, thanks to the return of the feather item to normal races. Ahead of the Switch 2 launch on June 5, Nintendo is revealing more information about the console and its games, including Mario Kart World.
With players waiting over a decade since the last brand-new Mario Kart on console, Mario Kart World has a lot riding on its success. As a launch title, Nintendo hopes the racing game can continue the series' success by being a system seller for the Switch 2. With this in mind, the developer has teased many features available in the game. Among the details revealed were some items that could help make races even more exciting.
If Mario Kart World's new open-world structure works, Nintendo may adopt the format long-term, just as it did with Zelda after Breath of the Wild.
Specifically, Nintendo showcased the feather ability and what it could potentially do during a Treehouse presentation. At the 9:20 mark of the video, the player could be seen using the feather to try and dodge a blue shell. Despite not being explicitly stated by the Treehouse...
