If you’re thrilled about the debut of Mario Kart World together with the Switch 2, here’s a breakdown of all the essential details you should be aware of!
In the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, the long-awaited new installment of Mario Kart was officially unveiled, a game that had earlier been hinted at. Following this event, additional Treehouse live streams provided further insights about the upcoming mainline title in the series, scheduled for release later in the year.
Don’t worry if you feel bombarded by all the information regarding Mario Kart World. We’ve gathered all the important details that you need to know before its launch.
Mario Kart World Release Date and Cost
Mario Kart World is scheduled to launch concurrently with the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. Pricing varies by region; however, we will be referencing the official prices provided on Nintendo’s website for clarity.
As for the U.S., the price currently mentioned is $80, though it doesn’t clarify whether it’s for the digital or physical edition. We will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available.
In the United Kingdom, you can purchase the digital version for £66.99 or the physical copy for £74.99. For the rest of Europe, the digital version will cost 79.99 €, while the physical version will be priced at 89.99 €.
Mario Kart World Modes
As a gamer, here I am, eagerly anticipating the release of this game that comes packed with an exclusive trio of modes. Now, let me clear something up: if you’re a fan of intense battles like me, you might be disappointed to hear that Mario Kart World doesn’t include a battle mode – at least not right away.
With that said, the three modes are:
- Grand Prix: The Mario Kart staple. The added gimmick with World involves you racing from one track to another as part of the event
- Knockout: A battle royale mode. You’ll race across multiple tracks with each one having checkpoints that eliminate the worse-performing players until there’s only one left.
- Free Roam: Fully explore the entire interconnected Mario Kart World stress-free
Mario Kart World Courses
The game offers an abundance of races (Cups), rallies, and multiple tracks, some of which are brand-new, while others have been modified to suit the open-world environment. Here’s a look at all the Grand Prix Cups and courses that have been confirmed within the game.
- Mario Bros. Circuit
- Crown City
- Crown City 2
- Whistlestop Summit
- DK Spaceport
- Desert Hills
- Shy Guy Baazar
- Wario Stadium
- Airship Fortress
- DK Pass
- Starview Peak
- Sky-High Sundae
- Wario Shipyard
- Koopa Troopa Beach
- Faraway Oasis
- Peach Stadium
The eagle-eyed fans at the Mario Wiki spotted the following courses, big shoutouts to them.
- Salty Salty Speedway
- Boo Cinema
- Dry Bones Burnout
- Dandelion Depths
- An autumnal course styled after feudal Japan
- Acorn Heights
- Bowser’s Castle
- A new version of Rainbow Road
- Mario Circuit
- Choco Mountain
- Peach Beach
- Dino Dino Jungle
- Toad’s Factory
- Moo Moo Meadows
Mario Kart World Characters
Calling Mario Kart World ambitious is an understatement, and the roster could be proof of that.
It’s looking to be one of the biggest in series history with the following characters confirmed:
- Mario
- Luigi
- Peach
- Bowser
- Yoshi
- Toad
- Daisy
- Rosalina
- Donkey Kong
- Wario
- Koopa Troopa
- Pauline
- Waluigi
- Toadette
- Baby Mario
- Baby Luigi
- Baby Peach
- Baby Daisy
- Baby Rosalina
- Bowser Jr.
- Lakitu
- King Boo
- Shy Guy
- Birdo
- Dry Bones
- Wiggler
- Hammer Bro
- Chargin’ Chuck
- Nabbit
- Monty Mole
- Goomba
- Piranha Plant
- Pianta
- Spike
- Dolphin
- Cow
- Pokey
- Para-Biddybud
- Penguin
- Sidestepper
- Snowman
- Cataquack
- Fish Bone
- Peepa
- Swoop
- Stingby
- Rocky Wrench
- Coin Coffer
- Cheep Cheep
- Conkdor
Mario Kart World Customization
Information on customization remains somewhat superficial, but here are a couple of points we can confirm: Characters will don various costumes, with certain options becoming accessible during the race itself; unfortunately, personalized vehicle customization has been eliminated, and instead, you’ll select from predefined vehicles for gameplay.
Essentially, what we currently know about Mario Kart World is limited. However, there’s a Mario Kart Direct scheduled for April 18, which promises to reveal additional details. So, keep an eye out for updates as we’ll be revising our guide to make it your ultimate resource hub.
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2025-04-04 11:43