Mario Kart World is the latest installment in Nintendo’s renowned kart racing series, announced during the Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. Scheduled for release on June 5, 2025, as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, this game introduces several groundbreaking features and gameplay enhancements.Mashable+12Wikipedia+12Wikipedia – Die freie Enzyklopädie+12
Key Features:
- Expanded Multiplayer: For the first time in the series, races can accommodate up to 24 players simultaneously, enhancing the competitive experience. Mashable
- Open World Exploration: Players can venture off traditional tracks to explore interconnected environments, adding depth and discovery to the racing experience. Nintendo
- Innovative Game Modes:
- New Playable Characters: The roster includes over 40 characters, featuring unique additions like a cow from Moo Moo Meadows and a dolphin from Super Mario World. news
- Enhanced Social Features: The GameChat function enables up to four players to engage in online play using a single digital copy, even across different Switch models. news
Pricing and Availability:
Mario Kart World will be available for purchase at $79.99. It can also be acquired as part of a bundle with the Nintendo Switch 2 console for $499. ResetEra+18TechRadar+18Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+18
Upcoming Presentation:
Nintendo has scheduled a dedicated Mario Kart World Direct presentation on April 17, 2025, at 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT, to provide further insights into the game.
