Summary
The dedicatedMario Kart WorldDirect on Jul 27, 2025 included a showcase of six new items that players will be able to use to fight for first place while racing across various game modes.Mario Kart Worldis set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, and players now have a better idea of the latest additions coming to the newest release in theMario Kartfranchise.
Mario Kart Worldwill feature multiple changes to the iconic racing series, with the inclusion of a first-ever Knockout Mode and Freeroam Mode, new playable characters like the Cow from Moo Moo Meadows, and several new gameplay mechanics that will reshape the way players strategize on the racetrack. With the latestMario Kart WorldDirect, players now know some of the new items that will be coming with the highly-anticipated game.
During one of theMario Kart WorldDirectsegments, Nintendo confirmed six new items that players will be able to collect from ?-Blocks while racing in Grand Prix and Knockout Mode. Players are likely familiar with theitems inMario Kartthat can be used to attack other racers, speed ahead in the rankings, and defend against enemy shells. Some of the most classic items from theMario Kartfranchise are green and red shells, banana peels, lightning, Bullet Bills, and the dreaded blue shell. While those items will be returning inMario Kart World, brand-new items including a Coin Shell, Ice Flower, Hammer, and Kamek will also be on the way. Classic items like the Mega Mushroom fromMario Kart Wiiand Feather fromSuper Mario Kartwill also be returning to the racing modes.
6 New Items in Mario Kart World
Each of the six new items confirmed forMario Kart Worldwill give players special abilities to try and earn their way to victory. The Coin Shell releases a trail of coins when released, giving everyone a chance to pickup more coins to increase their maximum speed. The Ice Flower and Hammer can be used to stun fellow racers, by leaving them in a frosty spin-out or blocking their drift path, respectively. The Mega Mushroom will grow both the player and their vehicle to be able to crush the competition, while the Feather can be used to jump onto grind rails or to avoid shells and obstacles. Kamek, once summoned, will transform the racers in unexpected ways, adding chaos to thegameplay ofMario Kart World.
TheMario Kartvideo gamesare among the most beloved of the racing genre, and audiences are already gearing up for the newest changes coming toMario Kart World. Players can experience all the new courses, characters, and items inMario Kart Worldexclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 beginning June 5.
