The recently launched Mario Kart World is a treasure trove of playable characters, boasting a varied and well-balanced roster. However, some fans are left puzzled over the absence of characters not tied to the Mario franchise. In an exclusive interview with Ouest-France, producer Kosuke Yabuki opened up about this decision. He conveyed that including characters from other games didn't feel appropriate for the Mario universe, emphasizing that the game already offers a plethora of options for players to explore.
“As developers, it would have seemed incongruous to add characters from other games to this universe. And it didn’t seem necessary, given everything we could already do with Mario. We inevitably wonder how players will perceive this cast. But there are so many characters and so many costumes that there’s sure to be something for everyone.”
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