We all immediately deduced that its a new game, but other factoids were more difficult to come by.
Well still have plenty of chaos, then.
Another thing I noticed is thegas station.
Will it work like a pit stop where we can change our tyres mid-race?
Will we need to take off our slicks if the weather changes?
That could add an interesting strategy element to the game.
But I dont think its very Mario Kart.
What could be more likely is that these are some kind of hub.
Theres clearly an item there.
It looks almost like a gold-coloured item box.
A start challenge marker, perhaps?
Its more likely than you might think.
Its why its one of the most memorable and replayable arcade racers out there.
Just look at thelongevity of Mario Kart 8for proof of that.
Thats right, we could be getting an open-world Mario Kart game.
One that allows you to drive around freely, taking up races wherever you see fit.
Maybe you head towards the mountains for a snowy time trial?
The one thing Mario Kart has never had is freedom.
Youre always constrained by the limits of whichever track youre racing.
With nothing but the open road ahead of you and the tyres beneath your feet to carry you?
Nothing of the sort.
Ive got more evidence to support this theory.
It appears straight, it goes on towards the, um, horizon.
Ive got to stop using that word.
Its clearly a Route 66-inspired track, but could that be because its one part of a larger world?
You get the picture.
A couple of older Rainbow Roads also dont loop, but they were outliers in their respective games.
Im not certain that this is what Nintendo is planning.
Im not a leaker, nor do I have any insider knowledge.
And its a wishlist, too.
After more than a decade of Mario Kart 8, it’s time for some big changes.
