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Mario Kart World
Racing
Open-World
Released
June 2, 2025
ESRB
Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence, s Interact
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Prequel(s)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Franchise
Mario Kart
Number of Players
1-24
Nintendo Switch Release Date
June 5, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
June 5, 2025

Publisher(s)
Nintendo

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Mario Kart World character next to a Switch 2
Mario Kart World Doesn't Use The Switch 2's Best New Feature
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Mario Kart World has many exciting new gameplay modes, but it unfortunately won't be using one of the Nintendo Switch 2's best new features.

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Everything You Can Do In Free Roam In Mario Kart World
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Mario Kart World is taking its title seriously, and will allow you to roam around an open connected map, completing missions and scoring unlocks.

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I'm Finally Excited For Mario Kart World's Most Controversial Addition
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Mario Kart World hadn’t convinced me on its most controversial addition to the series until the new Direct, and now I’m completely hooked.

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A Lack Of Animal Crossing Has Ruined Mario Kart World For Me
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The roster for Mario Kart World may be filled with a lot of Mushroom Kingdom characters, but an absence of Animal Crossing casts a pall over it.

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Mario Kart World: All Items & Power-Ups Confirmed
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Mario Kart World features several returning items from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but a few new & exclusive items are sure to kick the chaos up a notch.

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A clip from the Mario Kart World Direct has a reference to the original Super Mario Kart, but viewers spotted Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Jr. erasure.

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Mario Kart World Grand Prix & Knockout Tour Differences Explained
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Mario Kart World puts new twists on classic MK game modes. Here’s how its two flagship game modes, Grand Prix and Knockout Tour, are different.

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Fans have taken to the internet to express their disappointment with the Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct, questioning why the Direct existed at all.

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Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct: Every Major Announcement & Reveal
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Mario Kart World is the Nintendo Switch 2’s big launch exclusive, and a dedicated Nintendo Direct had a wealth of information about the game.

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Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct: Time, Date, Where To Watch, What To Expect
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Mario Kart World is getting its own dedicated Nintendo Direct covering more details about the game, so you'll want to know when and where to watch.

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As more players get their hands on Mario Kart World, new discoveries are being made, including giant vehicles and updates to environmental physics.

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Mario Kart World Is Missing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Best Feature, But It Could Still Come
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Mario Kart World has a lot of amazing ideas up its sleeve, but it is missing one of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s best features, and that could be a problem.

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Mario Kart World Has Already Fulfilled One Of My Biggest Hopes For The Series
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Mario Kart World's new Free Roam mode lets me live out my childhood dream of exploring the world around the courses, and I couldn't be more excited.

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After 500 Hours With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, I Know Mario Kart World Doesn't Need An Open World
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Mario Kart World’s new open-world gimmick may look flashy and fun, but after sinking over 500 hours into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, I know it's pointless.

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I’ve Changed My Mind, Mario Kart World Cutting One Iconic Feature Is A Great Choice
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Players can no longer customize karts in the next Mario Kart game, but since kart modification was redundant, removing this feature is the best move.

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There are a few Mario Kart World improvements that will make this game the best in the entire series, and that's because Nintendo added a lot!

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Mario Kart World’s $80 Price Is Rough, But The Cost Of Other Mario Kart Games Adjusted For Inflation Might Change Your Perspective
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Mario Kart World’s $80 price tag has ruffled some feathers, but adjusting previous games’ prices for inflation shows this has been a long time coming.

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Mario Kart World’s New Grand Prix Is Going To Make The Series’ Biggest Problem Worse
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Mario Kart World has a new endless track mode, but this mode might hurt players who get stuck in the back with no chance to recover.

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Every Kart In Mario Kart World Confirmed (So Far)
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While we will have to wait for another Nintendo Direct to find out more, there are several confirmed Karts for Mario Kart World for the Switch 2.

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Nintendo Accidentally Leaks Iconic Mario Kart Track For Mario Kart World
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Nintendo accidentally leaked that a staple of the Mario Kart series will indeed be in Mario Kart World, but it swiftly took down the information.

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