I'm Worried About the New Mario Kart

As the title says, I'm very concerned about this game and here's why:

All I ever want from a new mario kart is noticeably better graphics with a bunch of remade courses, along with a bunch of brand new courses. Slightly updated feel to the driving, maybe a few new mechanics, new modes, new characters, new vehicles and vehicle parts. Thats pretty much it. Basically I just wanted exactly what mario kart 8 did but a step above that in every way, this game doesn't look like it's doing that all.

This game graphically looks identical to mario kart 8. Which when you really think about it, they're not going to just do the normal "bring back a bunch of old courses but make them look way better to match the new engine" because there is no new engine! If they did that approach, the courses would look identical to their mario kart 8 versions because this game has the exact same graphics. So there would be no point of making a new game at that point. Meaning they must be taking mario kart in a whole new direction.

All new courses, or if there are returning courses they're going to be altered in a substantial way. And judging by how we have 24 racers on this big wide open, almost forza style track in the trailer, where the route changes every lap, that's probably what they would do to returning courses. Basically completely transform them into forza style courses whose routes change after every lap like mario kart tour. I'm sure there are people who would absolutely love that, but that's not my cup of tea and considering we've had to wait 10 years for a new mario kart, that has me very concerned and very disappointed. At the very least if it looked like a graphical improvement over mk8 I'd be happy, but they put all their eggs in the new gameplay style basket it seems.

I like mario kart for the tight gameplay. Lots of sharp twists and turns. There's a huge skill curve especially depending on what speed you play on. Drifting is crucial at the higher level and in 200cc breaking is crucial. It's very chaotic and fun. This looks like I'll just be holding the accelerate button staring at the screen blankly while my character drives down a straightaway for 30 seconds before a very underwhelming wide right turn.

I know im judging 5 seconds of footsge but it kust looks very underwhelming in just baout every aspect. Maybe once we get more gameplay in 2 months I'll be more excited, but as of right now, I'm worried and disappointed.