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 Gets Update Right Before Launch

Just before it officially launches alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World gets an update that patches several key game features.

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Nintendo Confirms New Details About Mario Kart World's Interconnected Map

Mario Kart World producer Kosuke Yabuki reveals details regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 launch title’s world and interconnected map.

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Mario Kart World Won't Have One Previous Feature At Launch, But There Is Hope

Unfortunately for some players, Mario Kart World won’t have one previous feature at launch, though hopes are not completely shattered.

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Some of Mario Kart World's Most Interesting Characters Come With a Disappointing Oversight

Even with a massive roster of playable characters, Nintendo confirms that some of them won't have access to a big Mario Kart World feature.

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Nintendo Makes Unexpected Change to Mario Kart World Days Before Launch

Nintendo makes an unexpected change to Mario Kart World mere days ahead of the arrival of its biggest Switch 2 launch exclusive.

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Mario Kart World Might Let Players Play Courses in Reverse

Mario Kart World might allow players to enjoy their favorite courses in reverse, according to some of Nintendo's latest promotional material.

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Mario Kart World Changes How Bob-ombs Work

Mario Kart World is changing the formula for how Bob-ombs work in a couple of ways that may impact players' racing experiences.

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Mario Kart World Reveals Origin of the Game's Most-Memed New Racer

After much audience speculation, Nintendo reveals the surprising origin story behind the most-memed new racer coming to Mario Kart World.

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Mario Kart World Has Been in Development for 8 Years

Mario Kart World's developers reveal that the upcoming kart racer has been in development for the past eight years and started as a Switch game.

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Mario Kart World Shows Off New Feature

Nintendo shares a look at a feature coming to Mario Kart World, giving players an idea of how it will work in the game at launch.

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Mario Kart World Fans Are Debating the Graphics

Gamers debate Mario Kart World's graphics and how the new entry in the legendary mascot racing series measures up to past installments.

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Mario Kart World Courses Are Being Recreated in Mario Kart Wii Thanks to Modders

A selection of talented modders are recreating the twists and turns of the upcoming Mario Kart World's new race courses in Mario Kart Wii.

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Nintendo Responds to Mario Kart World AI Accusation

Nintendo addresses accusations from Mario Kart World fans that suggest developers used generative AI to create images in the game.

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Ex-Rockstar Dev Weighs In On Grand Theft Auto 6 Vs Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World is set to launch in just a few weeks, and Grand Theft Auto 6 is delayed to 2026, but that’s not stopping former Rockstar animator Mike York from weighing in on the two. York, who worked on both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, recently took to YouTube to analyze GTA 6’s second trailer and didn’t hold back when sharing his thoughts. He praised the upcoming game’s staggering level of detail, especially its lighting, and speculated that visual fidelity like this may be part of why the game was pushed to May 2026. Using Mario Kart World as a benchmark, he argued that GTA 6 simply operates on a different level, saying: “you’ve got Mario Kart for $90 - you think Mario Kart competes with a game like this as far as how much stuff they’ve got to put into a game?”

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Ex-Rockstar Dev Throws Shade at Mario Kart World

With the release of Mario Kart World coming next month, a former Rockstar developer throws shade at the game as he compares it to GTA 6.

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Mario Kart World Adds Helpful New Feature

A Mario Kart World fan spots a game-changing feature that’s been added to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch title that’s a first for the series.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Costco Bundle Comes With Extra Perk

Wholesale retailer Costco will offer customers looking for a Switch 2 a bundle that will include a nifty perk, with some caveats to consider.

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Mario Kart World Teases Beloved Guest Character’s Return

During the recent Mario Kart World Direct, Nintendo revealed the return of a popular guest character to the Switch 2 game in an unexpected way.

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Nintendo Shares Final Switch 2 Price and Pre-Order Date for the U.S

Nintendo shares the final post-tariff prices for the Switch 2 and its accessories, along with the date of their U.S. pre-orders.

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Nintendo Fans Still Have 1 Big Complaint About Mario Kart World

Nintendo's latest Mario Kart World presentation is a reminder that fans are still upset about one thing in particular when it comes to the new game.

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