Today, during Nintendo’s big Switch 2 Direct, we got a bunch of trailers for upcoming games and finally learned that the new console will be launching June 5. But the real star of the show wasn’t a new Donkey Kong game or voice chat, it was a simple yet badass cow on a scooter built out of a boombox.
Yes, an unassuming cow received much praise from online fans during the Switch 2 Direct. The creature appeared in a new trailer for Mario Kart World for just a few seconds but left a major impact on viewers.
But this isn’t any ol’ random cow. No. This is the cow from Moo Moo Meadows. This is a famous cow. People love this cow. Ever since the farm animal first showed up in Mario Kart Wii, folks have been a big fan of this bovine. The cow only became more popular when Moo Moo Meadows made its way to Mario Kart 8. It was then featured in the track’s in-game icon. And now, Nintendo has revealed that this cool critter can drive and is playable in Mario Kart World.
Across social media, I spotted numerous people sharing jokes about the cow, praising its inclusion, or even drawing fan art of it. Who needs a new Donkey Kong game when you got this awesome cow on a scooter doing flips?
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