Mario Kart World introduces an expansive Free Roam mode for players to explore, filled with puzzles and challenges. However, it disappointingly lacks local co-op, limiting shared gameplay experiences. Players can meet online and race, but two versions of Free Roam exist—one is a single-player experience with challenges, while the other serves as an online lobby without substantial engagement. While technical limitations play a role, this absence prompts concerns for families wanting shared gaming time, echoing similar frustrations noted in other open-world games like Forza Horizon 5.
Unlike the rest of the Switch 2 exclusive's game modes, this one doesn't support local co-op. It's an unfortunate shortcoming for such a major addition to the franchise.
While that's not confirmation of local splitscreen, it did give some the impression that free roam would be a multiplayer-friendly mode. But it turns out that's not really the case.
Is it still a bummer? Definitely. The limitation will be especially galling for families who want to play together.
Rendering an open world is very resource intensive, and duplicating that for a second player in a second screen on the same system even more so.
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