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Fans now know how long the April 17Mario Kart WorldNintendo Direct livestream is going to be, with the presentation set to last around 15 minutes. A newMario Kartgame was first shown off during the official unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 console in January, but it wouldn’t be until the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct livestream earlier this month that gamers got to seeMario Kart Worldin full. This iteration of the classic mascot kart-racing franchise will launch alongside the Switch 2 console itself on June 5, and it’s adding new features like an open-world Free Roam mode that lets players explore the colorful landscapes ofMario Kart Worldat their own pace.
Toward the end of the officialMario Kart Worldtrailer, Nintendo promised to reveal more information about the game during adedicated Nintendo Direct on April 17. Before that, fans got to see more of the game in action during a few special Nintendo Treehouse livestreams, which featured gameplay footage and other fun tidbits surrounding Mario and company’s latest racing adventure.
TheMario Kart WorldNintendo Direct is now less than a day away, and Nintendo itself has officially revealed how long the upcoming livestream is going to be. As reported byVGC, theMario Kart WorldDirect will last approximately 15 minutes, with Nintendo saying that it will provide detailed information about thenew Switch 2 software. The presentation will be streamed on April 17 at 6 AM Pacific Time/9 AM Eastern, and is being broadcast on both YouTube and the Nintendo Today app.
Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct Date, Time, And Length
As for what fans can expect to see during tomorrow’sMario Kart World-centric Nintendo Direct, there will likely be a breakdown of the game’s many modes and new features. In addition to the previously mentioned Free Roam mode,Mario Kart Worldplayers can race in thetraditional Grand Prix and online Knockout modes. Eagle-eyed viewers have also spotted about 28 different power-ups in pastMario Kart Worldfootage, and Nintendo could include a full list of the items players can use to get ahead of the competition during the upcoming showcase.
WhileMario Kart Worlditself has been met with excitement from Nintendo fans, the game’ssurprisingly steep $80 price taghas sparked some considerable controversy. Nintendo itself has justified this high cost by promising thatMario Kart Worldwill be packed with content, and gamers will get a bigger glimpse at the impending Switch 2 launch title during the big Nintendo Direct livestream later this week.
