Mario Kart World Features Over 200 Musical Arrangements From The Super Mario Series

Nintendo has shared the very first developer interview for Mario Kart World, sharing new details about the game’s development.

In the interview, it was revealed that the game includes a “jukebox” that comprises of over 200 musical arrangements of music from past Super Mario and Mario Kart titles. These pieces of music are played depending on the location, weather, and time of day in the game, especially during Free Roam. The jukebox features various musical genres and even live recordings for players to enjoy.

So, what did you do with the music for modes like Free Roam, where the route isn’t fixed?

Asahi: For other modes like Free Roam, we prepared lots of music in addition to course themes and made it so the game would automatically select the right track depending on the situation. During development, we called this the “jukebox.” For this, we created lots of arrangements of music composed for past Super Mario™ and Mario Kart games.

You’re not only rearranging the music but also revamping the mechanism for how the music is selected and played, right? You said you created a lot of musical tracks, but how many pieces did you end up with?

Asahi: Altogether, over 200 for the “jukebox.” These are all brand-new arrangements, and we also did live recordings. We prepared pieces from quite a wide variety of musical genres. I believe those who are well-versed in video game music, as well as those who aren’t, will enjoy listening to them.

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