The studio behind Xenoblade Chronicles recently announced its involvement in developing Mario Kart World for Nintendo’s upcoming console. According to social media updates, the team contributed to environmental design and character aesthetics for the title.

This collaboration isn’t unprecedented, as the developer has previously supported major franchises like The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon. A post on X (formerly Twitter) and subsequent Reddit discussions highlighted their participation.

“Mario Kart World,” for which Monolith Soft was contracted to develop the fields and character designs, was released by Nintendo Co., Ltd.

This partnership highlights the studio’s growing importance in Nintendo’s creative process, sparking curiosity about potential future projects outside their usual scope. Could they eventually lead development on a flagship series like Zelda?

Mario Kart World debuted simultaneously with Nintendo’s next-gen hardware, representing the company’s first major console launch since 2017. This release signals an exciting new era for both the franchise and gaming hardware innovation.