Mario Kart World Returning Item Wish List

Items play a vital role in Mario Kart's formula, adding that trademark layer of chaos and unpredictability that makes the series such a great party game experience. Mario Kart World seems to understand the importance of items all too well, with almost 30 of them confirmed to be in the game already, including a handful of new ones and plenty of returning Mario Kart staples.

Just about all of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's items have made it into Mario Kart World, seemingly excluding the Piranha Plant and Crazy 8. The Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Wii is finally making its long-awaited return as well, alongside Mario Kart Tour's Coin Block, Hammer, and Ice Flower. This is a really strong line-up, but there are plenty of past Mario Kart items that deserve another shot in the spotlight.

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By Josh Cotts

Old Items That Should Return in Mario Kart World

Some returning items in Mario Kart World have seemingly been changed to fit with the game's increased lobby size and wider track layout. The Coin Block, for instance, now leaves a trail of coins behind the player's kart after they've used it.

Peach and Daisy's Heart Shield

Originally an item exclusive to Peach and Daisy in Mario Kart: Double Dash, the Heart Shield was an incredibly useful power-up that blocked any oncoming projectile or item and allowed players to redirect it towards someone else. This item recently returned in Mario Kart Tour (along with a few other Double Dash items that might appear later), proving that the item can work outside its original GameCube constraints. The Heart Shield would be even more useful in Mario Kart World, where 20+ racers could all be hurling projectiles at the same time.

Mario Kart Tour's Bubble

Making its debut in Mario Kart Tour, the Bubble isn't the most loved item in Mario Kart history, but with a few tweaks it could work well with Mario Kart World's more expansive courses. In Tour, the Bubble essentially acted as a slower Bullet Bill, propelling those at the back of the race forward for a short duration, protecting them against one item hit, and ignoring the track surface below them.

In Mario Kart World, the Bubble could be used to simply protect players from being hit and allow them to traverse any surface without taking a speed penalty, which would be useful for the game's many off-track sections.

Mario Kart 64's Fake Item Box

First seen in Mario Kart 64, the Fake Item Box is a tad divisive due to its ability to stop players dead in their tracks and kill any momentum, but that type of challenge could be used to great effect in Mario Kart World. Some of the tracks revealed so far for Mario Kart World have caught flak from fans for looking a little too straight and straightforward. Fake Item Boxes could go a long way in keeping players on their toes throughout a race.

Donkey and Diddy Kong's Giant Banana

Another Double Dash item that reappeared in Mario Kart Tour, Donkey and Diddy Kong's Giant Banana does exactly what fans would expect it to do, causing anyone that comes into contact with it to spin out. This item would be perfect for Mario Kart World's wider tracks, forcing players to use the new wall-climb and rail-grind mechanics to get around the huge obstacle.

Bowser's Shell

One final item from Double Dash, Bowser's Shell is essentially a more lethal Green Shell, capable of hitting multiple enemies and ricocheting several times before disappearing. This offensive item could be very satisfying to use at the back of a Mario Kart World race, watching as it tears through 20+ racers ahead and drastically changes the rankings.

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