Fans React as Mario Kart World Excludes 200cc Mode

Man, so here’s the deal. The new Nintendo Switch 2 is dropping, and guess what? Mario Kart World is gonna make you obey the speed limit. Yep, they’re axing that lightning-fast 200cc mode. Can you believe it? I mean, who thought that was a good idea? Anyway, Rolling Stone spilled the beans first — said Nintendo might (or might not) bring it back later. Remember Mario Kart 8? Same story.

So, I’m chatting with this guy, Kosuke Yabuki, the producer — or more like I read his interview and felt like we were talking. He mentioned some folks love the high-speed chaos. Makes sense, right? But no promises on bringing back 200cc. Which is like, c’mon, just say yes or no.

Honestly, that 200cc came out in Mario Kart 8 and it was like when you order a small coffee and they hand you ten espresso shots. Too fast! Folks did a bit of math magic and said it was more like — hang on — 415cc. Let that sink in.

When this new game hits, spoiler alert, no 200cc. Depending on where you stand, it’s either a breath of fresh air or a disaster on wheels. Social media? Oh boy, folks are either partying like it’s 1999 or yelling at clouds. Some say it was a trash mode anyway. But for others, it’s like Christmas got canceled.

And there’s the whole price issue. Gotta love it when game prices head north like a migrating goose. People expected bells and whistles, and now it’s just… bells, I guess.

Now, the open world without 200cc? Kinda like a football field with no ball. Someone on X was like, “What’s all this empty space for then?”

And yeah, 200cc upped the game’s stakes. Just think about brake drifting and shortcuts, they were legendary. If only wall-riding and insane speed worked together. But someone must’ve thought, “Hey, let’s balance the game so much it has no spice left.”

Critics say 200cc was a mess from the start, kinda like my attempts at cooking. Maybe Mario Kart World wouldn’t even handle it right. And heck, maybe it’s a blessing. Imagine Toad scarfing down a burger at 200 mph. Poor toadstool dude!

Ah well, here’s hoping they get it together and treat us to that zippy chaos soon. Or not. Who knows?