Mario Kart World - News

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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 Features Charge Jump and Rewind Abilities

The Mario Kart World Direct includes a sneak peek at two new abilities, Charge Jump and Rewind, coming to the next entry in the racing series.

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Mario Kart World Game Modes Detailed

Nintendo’s latest Direct details Mario Kart World’s core gameplay modes, giving players a closer look at what launch day will bring.

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Mario Kart World Reveals 8 Tracks That Will Be Featured in the Game

Eight new Mario Kart World tracks appear during the new Nintendo Direct livestream, including a few unlockable courses from past games.

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Mario Kart World Confirms 6 New Items

The Mario Kart World Direct includes a showcase of new items that players will be able to use against enemy racers in the upcoming game.

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Mario Kart World Has Unique Way of Unlocking New Outfits

Nintendo reveals how players can change the look of their character in Mario Kart World with new outfits while exploring the vast regions.

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Mario Kart World Direct Length Confirmed by Nintendo

Nintendo reveals how long the upcoming Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct livestream is going to be and promises plenty of new information.

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Former PlayStation Head Comments on Nintendo Switch 2 Price

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden comments on the pricing model for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and its catalog of classic games.

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Nintendo Explains Mario Kart World's High Price Tag

A Nintendo executive offers some more insight into why the company is charging as much as it is for Mario Kart World and other Switch 2 titles.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Site Accidentally Spoils Mario Kart World Surprise

The official Korean website for the Nintendo Switch 2 accidentally shares a major surprise reveal planned for Mario Kart World.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Making Big Changes to Game Cases

According to sources, the Nintendo Switch 2 game cases will include some changes that keen-eyed fans want to keep track of.

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Mario Kart World Gives New Way to Dodge Blue Shells

Mario Kart World gives players another option for dodging the blue shell in races, but it might not be very easy to pull off.

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Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Game File Sizes

Nintendo releases new information on the file sizes for its first party Switch 2 games, giving fans an idea at how much hard drive space they'll need.

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New Mario Kart World Footage Hints at Massive Roster

A recent demonstration of Mario Kart World suggests that an unprecedented number of characters will be available to play as and race against.

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Sega Reacts to Mario Kart World Reveal

Sega reacts to the recent unveiling of Mario Kart World, an upcoming kart racing title that could give Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds serious competition.

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Some Switch 2 Games Are Going to Be Really Expensive

Fans express surprise after learning how much certain Nintendo Switch 2 games will cost once the console launches this summer.

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Mario Kart Fans Should Be Excited for April 17

Fans excited for the new Mario Kart game on the Nintendo Switch 2 should mark their calendars and get ready for a new event on April 17.

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Mario Kart Switch 2 Game Confirms Exciting New Features

The big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct finally reveals the name, gameplay features, and more exciting details for the next Mario Kart game.

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