Warcraft 3 Player Builds Stunning Mario Kart-Style Racing Mod Inside the Classic RTS

A dedicated Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos fan has transformed the iconic high-fantasy RTS into a thrilling kart racing experience, reminiscent of Nintendo’s Mario Kart series. Complete with boost pads, collectible coins, and a competitive edge, this inventive mod breathes new life into a game originally released over two decades ago, back in 2002.

The mod arrives within Warcraft 3: Reforged—the 2020 remastered version by Blizzard Entertainment, which bundles the original game with its acclaimed expansion The Frozen Throne.

A Fully-Featured Racing Game Built in an RTS

The creator, known as egodbout2, shared a detailed walkthrough of the project in a nearly 7-minute video on YouTube. In it, they demonstrate how the mod transforms Warcraft 3 into a playable racing game with surprising depth and polish. Some standout features include:

• A custom user interface supporting up to 20 players
• A built-in gravity and physics system
• Third-person perspective for immersive driving
• Solo and multiplayer gameplay modes
• Open-source access, allowing others to download and build upon the map via the Epic War modding platform

This mod follows in the footsteps of other impressive Warcraft 3 experiments, such as those that converted the RTS into a third-person RPG.

The Modding Spirit Lives On

Genre-defying mods like this are nothing new to dedicated PC communities. Games like Quake were famously reimagined decades ago—as seen in the 90s mod “Quake Rally,” which similarly fused FPS with racing mechanics.

Still, few expected to see kart racing in Warcraft 3, a game better known for orc battalions and high-fantasy strategy. Now, 23 years after the original’s debut, longtime fans are thrilled by this surprising evolution. Some players had reportedly followed the kart mod’s progress for years, waiting eagerly for its release.

Fantasy Races Behind the Wheel? Why Not!

The idea of iconic Azeroth races—like Orcs, Night Elves, or Undead—zipping around racetracks in go-karts has sparked delight across the community. It even inspired one fan to suggest a Sonic-style racing mod next.

With its vibrant modding scene still alive and well, Warcraft 3 continues to be a playground for creative developers—proving once again that a beloved classic can still surprise and entertain decades after release.