The latest update for Mario Kart World was released on June 5, 2025, coinciding with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. This update introduced several new features and enhancements to the game:
🏁 New Features in Mario Kart World
- Open-World Exploration: For the first time in the series, players can explore a seamlessly interconnected world, driving between various courses without loading screens. This open-world design includes dynamic weather conditions and a day-night cycle, affecting gameplay and strategy. nintendo.com+2nintendo.com+2eneba.com+2
- Knockout Tour Mode: A new competitive mode where 24 players race across multiple checkpoints. The last four players to reach each checkpoint are eliminated, adding a survival element to the racing experience. en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1
- Free Roam Mode: Players can now drive freely around the world, discovering hidden collectibles and completing missions. This mode also features a built-in camera for capturing in-game moments. eneba.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
- Expanded Multiplayer: The game supports up to 24 players in a single race, doubling the previous limit and enhancing the multiplayer experience. nintendo.com+5wired.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5
- Character Customization: A diverse roster of over 50 characters, including new additions like Goomba, Pokey, and a cow, all of whom can now participate in races. This expansion breaks previous limitations on which characters could drive.
