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The Mario Kart World Direct introduced new charachters, gameplay, items, and more details about this long-anticipated MK game.

A bikr based on R.O.B. can be seen in the lower left of the vehicle select screen Many Mario Kart fans have wanted to see R.O.B.’s return, and it appears the character is back, in a fashion.