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Mario Kart World was first developed for the original Switch, but 60fps only possible on Switch 2
Mario Kart World was originally in development for the original Switch, but Switch 2 has allowed the developers to realise their vision.
"However, I thought that with modern technology, being able to seamlessly transition between courses and realise a single, vast world wasn't beyond the realm of possibility. Speaking of art, the team wanted to recapture the "lively, bustling atmosphere" of Super Mario Kart on the SNES, with a key phrase being "playfulness". As a result, the idea of taking obstacle characters, usually found in courses in past games, and having them participate in races made sense to me in terms of an interconnected world."
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