Cow in Mario Kart World Eats Burgers, Steak

In the midst of the usual buzz about tariffs and Nintendo Switch 2 pricing, a delightful distraction has emerged from a Nintendo event in New York this week. IGN had the chance to dive into the world of Mario Kart World and confirmed a peculiar yet intriguing detail: the new Moo Moo Meadows Cow character can indeed indulge in a variety of foods, including burgers and steak.

For those unfamiliar with the latest buzz, let's backtrack to the recent announcement of Mario Kart World. The game introduced the Moo Moo Meadows Cow as a playable racer, sparking an immediate wave of excitement across the internet. Fans have been busy crafting memes and fanart, celebrating this once-background character's leap into the spotlight.

However, amidst the joy, a curious issue was raised following the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer. In it, Mario was seen enjoying a burger, leading fans to ponder whether Cow, whose kind are often linked to beef production, would partake in such fare. The question became a hot topic: Would Cow eat beef?

At the Nintendo preview event, the mystery was solved. The food items featured in the trailer are available at Yoshi's diner locations across the game's courses. These diners operate like drive-thrus, where racers can pick up various take-out options, ranging from burgers and steak kebabs to pizza and donuts.

IGN confirmed that Cow can indeed consume all these items, including the controversial burger. While other racers transform when eating these foods, Cow shows no visible change, leading to speculation about the purpose of her consumption. Is she simply enjoying the taste? Or is there an undisclosed power-up associated with her dietary choices? Could these be plant-based alternatives?

IGN reached out to Nintendo for clarification but has yet to receive a response. Perhaps the team is preoccupied with the ongoing New York event, rather than pondering such an unusual query.

For a closer look at Mario Kart World and to see Cow in action, be sure to check out IGN's preview video.