It appears that a secret way of dodging blue shells has been discovered in Mario Kart World a month after its release.

According to a YouTuber, blue shells disappear 30 seconds after they spawn, regardless of their location on the track. This means that if you’re in first place, you can outrun a blue shell by simply maintaining a huge lead between yourself and the other players. As long as the blue shell doesn’t reach you 30 seconds after it’s used, you’re safe.

Here is a video showing a blue shell disappearing into thin air 30 seconds after it spawns:

Don’t forget to check out our guide if you want to learn other ways of dodging blue shells.

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