Summary
Mario Kartfans should mark their calendars for April 17, when more information aboutMario Kart Worldwill be revealed during a dedicated Direct stream. When the Nintendo Switch 2 was finally revealed in January, gamers also got a glimpse at a newMario Karttitle in development for the upcoming console. ThisMario Kartgame was also on display during the April 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream, which revealed its full title and how it could be the biggest entry in the series to date in more ways than one.
Mario Kart Worldtakes players to a massive interconnected world filled with colorful racetracks, which includes dusty towns, lava-filled castles, and exotic jungles. The recentMario Kart Worldtrailerfeatured classic Nintendo charactersgrinding on rails, racing along walls, and using power-ups, while even exploring alternate routes to get ahead of the competition. In addition to the usual Grand Prix and new elimination Knockout Tour mode,Mario Kart Worldintroduces a Free Roam mode that allows the player to drive around and explore the game’s many environments at their leisure.
This week’sNintendo Switch 2 Directwas filled with new information aboutMario Kart World, and another demonstration is already set for April 17. According to the announcement at the end of theMario Kart Worldtrailer, a new Direct livestream centered around the game will be held at 6 AM Pacific Time and 9 AM Eastern.
Mario Kart World Direct Date and Time
Mario Kart Worldwill launch on June 22, 2025, the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2. Viewers who tuned into the new Nintendo Switch 2 Direct also finally learned the function of the mysterious button onthe Switch 2’s updated Joy-Con 2 controllerand got a closer look at the system’s new features like mouse controls, 3D audio, and a larger display screen. Nintendo also confirmed updated Switch 2 editions of original Switch games likeSuper Mario Party Jamboree,TheLegend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom, and the upcomingMetroid Prime 4: Beyond.
All of this was kickstarted by the full trailer forMario Kart World, which is not only the first entirely new first-party title confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2, but also a launch title for the upcoming system. With its larger tracks, open-world framework, anda whopping 24 drivers in each race,Mario Kart Worldcould be the most ambitious game in the series to date, and more information will be revealed on April 17.
