Producer Kosuke Yabuki explains why Mario Kart World isn’t called Mario Kart 9, revealing how the game’s new features led to the name change.

Mario Kart World is the Switch 2 launch title that most people will recognize, but it wasn't always intended to be one. In fact, the game's developers have revealed they actually wanted to release the open-world racer on the original Switch console. But the older hardware just couldn't handle it.

For those curious about how the upgraded hardware on the Nintendo Switch 2 will impact things, you may get a good idea from the upcoming Mario Kart World. Based on its trailers, the game's visuals are a bit of an upgrade from Mario Kart 8,