Mario Kart World Receives New Update – Here’s What Changes

New Update Enhances Mario Kart World Racing Experience – Version 1.2.0 Released Today!

Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 continues to thrive as a standout launch title, breathing new life into a classic racing formula. Despite its limited open world, the game delivers impressive visuals and addictive gameplay, offering more depth and freedom than initially apparent. Thousands of players race daily, and the development studio maintains engagement through regular updates, including Version 1.2.0. This significant update, released today, introduces new content, refines gameplay, and resolves numerous issues, enhancing the overall racing experience.

Version 1.2.0 expands gameplay options and content with several notable additions: New Course and Characters: Players can now race on the new Shroom Ridge course and choose from two new characters, Paraolito and Featherweight. The update also introduces a Golden Dash item. Expanded Race Options: More customization options are available for Versus races, solo play, and multiplayer sessions. The “No AI” rule can be selected in Course VS Solo mode. The “Mushrooms Only” rule is now available in Course VS and Multiplayer modes. Spectator mode allows players to choose who to watch during Online, Wireless, or LAN gameplay in Survival and Balloon Battle modes. Wait times until the next race or battle starts are now displayed during online, wireless, or LAN play. Replay and UI Enhancements: Players can now watch a replay after uploading a ghost time in Timed Trials. The camera cursor’s position and size are remembered in Multiplayer and Online modes until the game is closed. In Free Play mode, the colors of numbers on the map change upon collecting all P switches, question blocks, and fishing medals.

Updated Gameplay Elements and Refinements in Mario Kart World – Version 1.2.0 Changes Overview

The update also includes several tweaks to balance races and refine mechanics: It adjusts character and kart balance. AI performance is weaker across all modes except Battle. The Boomerang’s bounce-back effect is reduced. Low-ranked players receive a Triple Shell or Triple Dash Mushroom less frequently when race item rules do not match “Frenzy.” The chance of acquiring a shield item is now higher if item rules differ from “Frenzy.” Loop-type tracks appear more frequently in course selection when choosing the next track in Course VS, both online and local.

Enhanced Stability and Bug Fixes in Mario Kart World 1.2.0 – Key Improvements for Player Mechanics and Courses

Version 1.2.0 resolves a wide array of bugs and glitches, improving overall stability and player experience across various modes and courses. Key fixes include: Player and Vehicle Mechanics: Fixed wheel animation issues and ensured players’ speed does not decrease even when wheels spin if the A button is pressed too early during a race start. Vehicles no longer get stuck mid-air during half-pipe jumps. Players are no longer accidentally ejected from the course by Bullet Bill. A driver’s stance now reverts to its previous state after exiting a Rewind when rolling up a wall. Objects displayed in item spots no longer transform into something else upon use. Players no longer remain idle at dashboards during online games. Players no longer get stuck on fences or wooden planks, allowing smoother progression. Addressed instances of players sliding through the ground, colliding with fences, or getting stuck in trees. Fixed an issue where a player could not crawl under a vase with a Boo in Shy Guy Bazaar. Resolved sliding through the ceiling in Dry Bones Burnout.

Improved Course-Specific Issues in Mario Kart World 1.2.0 – Glitches and Obstacles Addressed

Corrected instances of hitting a fence when throwing a red shell in the first turn of Meh Meadows. Corrected misdirection when using a Mega Mushroom during a turn inside Wario Stadium. Course-Specific Issues: The last place is now correctly displayed in wireless races of Dino Dino Jungle. The fishing medal no longer disappears upon rewinding in open-world mode. Fixed an issue in Mount Wario where players would leave the course during a Mega Mushroom’s effect on the final lap. Addressed an issue preventing players from exiting their position after falling off tracks with Smart Steering activated in Mount Wario. Fixed a slide-through-the-ground glitch near the goal at Choco Mountain on a ramp. Removed a block-trapping problem that occurred when using a Bullet Bill on the road leading to Choco Mountain. Eliminated an issue trapping players on a wooden plank across the road when throwing a Green Shell between DK Spaceway and Mount Wario. Fixed a glitch in Acorn Heights where players would get stuck behind a leaf when using a Bullet Bill.

Updated Changes and Fixes in Mario Kart World 1.2.0 – Addressing Glitches, Obstacles, and Control Issues

Resolved players getting stuck outside a ramp in Flying Fortress on both left and right sides shortly after starting. Addressed stuck players in Bowser’s Castle on a fence. Corrected a problem with using a Bullet Bill in Bowser’s Castle where players could not glide and instead fell into the abyss. Fixed certain item boxes missing in Wario’s Boat. Resolved a player sliding under the base of a rock near the finish line in Wario’s Boat. Addressed players getting stuck in a tree when using Smart Steering during a race from Observatory Peak to Mushroom Cave in the Ice Rally mode of Survival. General Display and Control Issues: Corrected incorrect rate fluctuations sometimes displayed during online races. Team race points are now correctly displayed in wireless play. Menu controls now work again after a player is removed in Balloon Battle during wireless play. Corrected display issues during transformation into Rainbow Road. Addressed players slipping through the drifting ice around Sky-High Sundae. Fixed control issues when pointing at one’s character or path and pressing A on the map in Free Play mode.

Enhanced Controls and Smooth Driving in Mario Kart World 1.2.0 – Fixing Exit Glitches & Road Surface Issues

Resolved control issues when exiting a mission and entering a pipe immediately after. Corrected sliding through the road surface between Observatory Peak and Sorbet City. This update significantly refines the Mario Kart World experience, addressing various issues and expanding gameplay possibilities for all players.

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