During Thursday’s Nintendo Direct focused on Mario Kart World, Nintendo shared key details about the anticipated racing game set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. As players know, items add an element of delightful chaos to Mario Kart courses. Nintendo took the time to highlight some of the fresh items making their debut in Mario Kart World.
Nintendo also briefly showcased some returning favorites, like Bullet Bill and Lightning. These influential items can significantly alter the outcome of a race; Bullet Bill transforms your character into a high-speed bullet that barrels through adversaries, while Lightning shrinks and slows down all opponents.
Here are the new items confirmed for Mario Kart World so far: