<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Mario Kart World has shifted the focus from the infamous blue shell to the lightning bolt as the true gaming villain.</li><li>In the new 24-player Mario Kart World, the lightning bolt has become a more frequent and disruptive force, causing players to shrink and be stunned, hampering their progress.</li><li>Unlike the blue shell, which can be countered or avoided, the lightning bolt strikes unpredictably, affecting all players in its path and creating chaos without warning.</li><li>Despite the frustration caused by the lightning bolt, there is a sense of solidarity among affected players, as they all face the setback together and strive to recover from its effects.</li></ul>

Forget the blue shell: Mario Kart World’s lightning is the true villain

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