Cow in Mario Kart World Eats Burgers, Steak

In a delightful break from the usual news cycle, IGN had the chance to dive into the whimsical world of Mario Kart World at a recent Nintendo event in New York. One of the highlights? The introduction of the Moo Moo Meadows Cow as a playable character, who has quickly captured the hearts of fans and sparked a flurry of creative memes and fanart across the internet.

The buzz around Cow intensified following the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer, where Mario was seen enjoying a burger. This led to a burning question among fans: would Cow, a character whose kind are traditionally associated with beef, partake in such a meal? The answer, revealed at the event, was a resounding yes.

At Yoshi's diner locations within the game, racers can grab various food items in a drive-thru style, much like picking up an item box. Among these items are burgers, steak kebabs, pizza, and donuts, and Cow can indeed consume them all. A tweet from IGN confirmed this amusing detail, showing Cow enjoying a steak.

Interestingly, while other characters may change costumes upon consuming these items, Cow does not appear to undergo any transformation. This has led to speculation about the purpose of Cow eating these foods. Is it simply for enjoyment, or is there a hidden power-up at play? The possibility of these being vegetarian alternatives like veggie burgers or Beyond meat kebabs adds another layer of intrigue.

IGN reached out to Nintendo for clarification but has yet to receive a response, likely due to the busy schedule at their New York event. In the meantime, fans can enjoy more of Cow's adventures in IGN's preview video of Mario Kart World, where our bovine friend makes a charming appearance.