Cow in Mario Kart World Eats Burgers, Steak

In the midst of the usual news frenzy about tariffs and the pricing of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, IGN brought us something delightfully different this Friday: a fun update from a Nintendo event in New York where they got hands-on with the newly announced Mario Kart World. The highlight? The confirmation that the game's new playable character, the Moo Moo Meadows Cow, can indeed indulge in a variety of foods, including burgers and steak.

For those not yet in the loop, Mario Kart World introduced the Moo Moo Meadows Cow as a racer, sparking joy and creativity across the internet with an outpouring of memes and fanart celebrating this once-background character's promotion to the spotlight. However, a curious detail from the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer caught fans' attention: Mario eating a burger. This led to a burning question among the fanbase—could Cow, a character representing a species typically associated with beef production, eat beef herself?

The answer came from the event where IGN confirmed that at Yoshi's diner locations within the game, racers can pick up various food items, including burgers, steak kebabs, pizza, and donuts. And yes, Cow can consume them all. A tweet from IGN captured this amusing detail, showing Cow enjoying a steak.

Interestingly, while other characters undergo costume changes upon consuming these items, Cow does not seem to experience any visible effects. This has led to speculation about whether these foods are just for enjoyment or if they might unlock secret power-ups not yet revealed by Nintendo. Could Cow be eating veggie burgers or Beyond meat kebabs? The mystery adds an intriguing layer to the game's dynamics.

IGN reached out to Nintendo for clarification but has yet to receive a response, humorously suggesting that the company might be too busy with their event to entertain what they jokingly referred to as an "unhinged" question.

For more on this amusing development, check out IGN's preview of Mario Kart World, which includes a video featuring our new favorite racer, Cow.