Nintendo is denying claims that the Mario Kart World development team used generative AI in the creation of the upcoming racing game for the Nintendo Switch 2. There is a lot of hype surrounding the upcoming console's release, and with Mario Kart World being its bundled launch title, Nintendo officials are looking to set the record straight and defend their developers from potentially harmful claims.
After early reveals of the Switch 2 hardware showed off footage of what appeared to be an unknown new entry in the popular Nintendo racing series, Mario Kart World was officially announced during a Switch 2 Direct presentation in April. Drawing on classic racers and other elements that have attracted fans since the franchise's launch on the SNES, the initial reveal also uncovered some new features in Mario Kart World, including new characters, courses, and the Freeroam and Knockout Tour modes.
A Mario Kart World fan spots a game-changing feature that’s been added to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch title that’s a first for the series.
While the initial reveal trailer generated a lot of excitement, a Nintendo Treehouse livestream that followed it had some fans upset over the inclusion of what they...
