Drive on into the latest for Mario Kart World as we see how this Mario Kart title will offer up so much more for the IP than before
Even though many of us are still trying to figure out how to get a Nintendo Switch 2 before the June 5th launch, we still have some great looks at the upcoming Mario Kart World that will be launching alongside the console when it does come. As the title indicates, it is the next and latest version of the racing IP that we are going to have. Not just in visuals but with many new and old features for the Mario Kart line coming right back in to keep us all entertained. Us and up to 23 extra friends if we so choose to race against that many when the game comes. A massive leap ahead from where the current state of the game is. But, that is not the only big and fun update to the IP, and we are about to dive further into the full gameplay overview for it all right now…
As if having all of the extra racers on the map in Mario Kart World was not enough, we are also getting a whole lot of new characters, costumes, and tracks to race each other with in the game. Across the usual modes, along with some fun new Free Roaming out there in the world that will allow us to drive from track to track instead of just loading up into a race. A solid new option for the game so we can test out many of the new tricks that are available as well as timing on the various new items that we will be able to pick up during the core races too. There are too many to just list out and it is much more fun to see them in motion, which can be done in the following video for Mario Kart World. Even if it does make it seem like the GameChat, Photo Mode, and camera systems for the game were a bit of a secondary thought once the game was being developed. No matter the case, there is a lot more going on in this version of the game and we will be driving around the world just a bit more than we could have expected.
Mario Kart World — Game Overview
Here’s a look at Mario Kart World in this brand new overview covering courses, characters, modes, and much more for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch game.
Get a good look at Mario Bros Circuit, Crown City, Salty Salty Speedway, Starview Peak, Boo Cinema, Toad’s Factory, Peach Beach, Wario Shipyard, and more. Mario Kart World races can happen during the day and night. This detailed overview also gives us a peek at the Mario Kart racers, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi Goomba, Spike, and Cow.
Check out this look at Mario Kart World Grand Prix, featuring the Mushroom Cup, Flower Cup, Star Cup, and more. Supporting up to 24 racers (up to four on the same console), compete to earn the most points across four connected courses, where even the areas between courses are part of the race, too. Barrel through back-to-back courses with no pit stops along the way and hit checkpoints to stay in the race in Mario Kart World Knockout Tour mode. This detailed overview additionally gives us a look at a selection of items, including Ice Flower, Coin Shell, Hammer, Mega Mushroom, Kamek, Bullet Bill, and Feather in action.
Don’t miss Mario Kart World’s new tricks, including Charge Jump to leap over obstacles, grind along power lines, and dodge attacks from rivals. Chain tricks together to move faster. You can also Rewind to return your vehicle to its original position.
Mario Kart World features Time Trials, where it’s you against the clock. You can also head online to race against other players’ ghost data. Vs Race lets you customize your race’s ruleset, whereas Teams mode lets you group up. Mario Kart World’s Battle Mode includes Balloon Battle and Coin Runners. There’s also Free Roam that lets you drive wherever you want. Ride the rivers, see the seas, and drive through the desert. Players can find their friends on the open map in Online mode to cruise the open roads together, race, take pictures in Photo Mode, and more. Mario Kart World also has GameChat functionality with support for cameras, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera, allowing racers to see the faces of other competitors in intense races to raise the stakes.
The Mario Kart World release date is June 5, 2025, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
Is this the new version of Mario Kart you have been waiting for or is there too much going on in the game to get you fully excited? Will you be looking to play with just four friends at home or will you be going the full 24-player option by going online when the game drops? Will players in the USA even be able to experience all of this in over a month or will it be something we have to wait even longer to get out there? Drive on down to the comment section to discuss all of that and everything else that we have to share with you for the game. More is on the way for Mario Kart World and we will make sure to wrap it all up on the site for your viewing pleasure. Just keep the headlights on here to see and hear all of that as it comes. As long as it does truly come out here after the world tries to settle down just a bit more. Hopefully…