Mario Kart World, unveiled during the April 2025 Nintendo Direct, is an upcoming kart racing game developed and published by Nintendo. It’s set to launch on June 5, 2025, as an exclusive title for the Nintendo Switch 2.WikipediaPolygon+10Mario Wiki+109meters+10
🏁 Game Category
- Genre: Kart Racing / Arcade Racing
- Modes: Single-player, Local Multiplayer (up to 4 players), Online Multiplayer (up to 24 players)
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2Wikipedia+19meters+1
🚗 Key Features
- Open-World Exploration: Unlike previous entries, Mario Kart World introduces a semi-open world where players can freely drive between interconnected race tracks on a large map, seamlessly transitioning between Grand Prix events, Knockout Tours, and other modes.
- New Game Modes:
- Knockout Tour: A battle royale-style mode where players must continually outpace the competition to avoid elimination.
- Free Roam: Allows players to explore the open world, take photos, and practice racing without the pressure of competition.
- Expanded Roster: Features over 60 playable characters, including new additions like Peepa, Cataquack, and Pokey, along with classic favorites.
- Enhanced Multiplayer: Supports up to 24 players online, with split-screen and new GameChat and webcam support for enhanced multiplayer interaction.
- Innovative Mechanics: Introduces new items and game mechanics, such as Charge Jump and Rewind, adding fresh dynamics to the racing experience. Mario Wiki+5Polygon+5TechRadar+5NintendoReporters+1Mario Wiki+1
Mario Kart World represents a significant evolution in the Mario Kart series, blending traditional kart racing with open-world exploration and new multiplayer experiences.
