Mario Kart World’s New Unexpected Feature: Binoculars

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In an unexpected twist, Nintendo has introduced a fresh feature for Mario Kart World – a pair of binoculars!

On the Nintendo Today app, where Nintendo shares updates, will include stationary binoculars hidden in certain spots within the game’s open world. A brief video demonstrates Mario picking up the binoculars and then being lifted into the air for a first-person, zoomed-in view. This was demonstrated in the desert area highlighted in the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer, offering glimpses of the diner, parts of the track, and a plane passing overhead.

Nintendo recently unveiled fresh gameplay clips for Mario Kart: Global Terrain, or alternatively, they released new video material showcasing Mario Kart’s World.

For a closer inspection of the environment, you can use telescopic aids.

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In the absence of any explanation from Nintendo, it appears that binoculars could prove useful for identifying hidden secrets and notable areas within the expansive world of Mario Kart, should you wish to drive to them. Given the existence of secrets to uncover in the open-world setting of Mario Kart World, and the uncertainty surrounding how such locations are communicatedif they are at allthe binoculars could potentially serve as Nintendo’s method of guidance.

As a dedicated gamer, it appears that this video release could be Nintendo unveiling sneak peeks of Mario Kart World before its debut on June 5, alongside the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. The intriguing title, “Binocular View of the World #1”, suggests that we might get a series of these videos, offering glimpses into the various tracks within the game. Nintendo usually shares one update per day on their platform, so expect these revelations to be staggered. If you’re eager to learn more about the Switch 2 before its release, I suggest checking out TopMob’s comprehensive roundup of all we know so far about the Switch 2.

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2025-05-16 00:38