Mario Kart World - Guides

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Systems
Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
June 5, 2025
ESRB
Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Hit the open road with Mario and friends! Zip around courses in a vast world where everything is connected. Race along grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol' volcanos, and more—plus everything in between.

A sprawling world of courses. Speed across plains, cities, water, volcanos, and much more. Everything is connected!

Go beyond the course. There's more to racing than just the course. Hop off the course and race the distance to the next one!

Free Roam - Drive wherever your heart takes you. Where to? That's up to you! Take off in any direction in this new mode. Explore areas that pique your interest, and maybe even snap some in-game pics at scenic spots.

Play Together - Have a blast with friends, whether near or far. Up to 4 players can race on the same system. Play using your choice of button controls or motion controls. Attach a Joy-Con 2 controller to the optional Joy-Con 2 wheel accessory to wheely feel like you're driving. You can also play using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers connected wirelessly.

Genre(s)
Racing, Open-World
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Mario Kart World: How to Unlock Rainbow Road (Special Cup)

Rainbow Road and the remaining secret tracks in Mario Kart World are locked behind the Special Cup, and here's how to easily unlock these 4 tracks.

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Mario Kart World: How to Drift

Players need to learn how to boost if they want to dominate all racing tracks in Mario Kart World.

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Mario Kart World: How to Use Photo Mode

If players want to take action-packed shots of the thrilling vibes of Mario Kart World, then they will need to check out how to use Photo Mode.

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Mario Kart World: How to Get Three Stars in Grand Prix

Here is what players need to do in order to get a gold trophy with a three-star ranking in Mario Kart World.

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Mario Kart World: How to Unlock Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong is a locked character in Mario Kart World, but players can find out how to unlock him right here.

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How To Perform Tricks In Mario Kart World (& Why You Should)

Like in previous Mario Kart titles, in Mario Kart World Tricks can be performed after jumps to trigger a boost when you land.

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How To Look Back & Send Items Backward In Mario Kart World

Check your surroundings and take advantage of hidden game mechanics with this guide to looking and sending items backward in Mario Kart World.

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Mario Kart World: Charge Jump, Explained

In Mario Kart World, Charge Jump is a new mechanic that players can use to avoid incoming items or access high-up areas, like grindable rails.

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How To Grind Rails & Ride Walls In Mario Kart World

To ride walls and grind rails, Mario Kart World players must perform specific inputs with specific timing.

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How to Turn Off Smart Steering in Mario Kart World (& What It Is)

Smart steering is turned on in Mario Kart World by default but can detract from the experience. Here's what it does and how to turn it off.

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Mario Kart World: How to Rewind Time

Players are able to rewind time in Mario Kart World to truly master the tracks involved, and here's how to pull it off.

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Mario Kart World: What Do Gold Coins Do?

Gold Coins are far more important than players might first think when they hop into their set of wheels for Mario Kart World.

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Mario Kart World: How to Get a Boost on Start

Players can easily get a Rocket Start in Mario Kart World to ensure that they zoom into first place and leave the competition in the dirt.

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How To Download Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle Virtual Game Card

To activate a Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle, you must find the MKW download location in your Nintendo Switch Online settings.

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Mario Kart World: Release Time

Fans can get Mario Kart World as a day-one release for the Switch 2 - here's when it'll become available to play.

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Mario Kart World FAQ (All Game Modes, Items, Racers & More)

This Mario Kart World FAQ has the answers to every burning question you have leading up to the game's release.

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10 Most Surprising Switch 2 Direct Reveals

There were a lot of great new game reveals at the Switch 2 Direct – and these most surprising Switch 2 reveals caught fans off-guard.

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