Summary
Eight new courses were revealed during this week’sMario Kart WorldNintendo Direct, along with the promise of classic tracks from past titles.Mario Kart Worldwas one of the first games confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a small glimpse of the latest Nintendo kart racer featured during the Switch 2’s official unveiling in January. Fans got a larger view ofMario Kart Worldduring April’s Nintendo Switch 2 livestream, which revealed its name and confirmed that it will launch at the same time as the console on June 5.
The primary appeal of theMario Kartseries is getting to race across colorful courses as beloved Nintendo characters, andMario Kart Worldwill give gamers a much larger and more connected experience than ever before. Players can now drive their way to races in Grand Prix, andMario Kart World’s new Free Roam modewill let them explore the game’s many unique environments at their own pace.
Eight of these environments were officially revealed and named during theApril 17Mario Kart WorldNintendo Direct livestream. First is Mario Bros. Circuit, a desert town where players can cruise along its neighboring canyon. Then there’s Crown City, a sprawling metropolis filled with shortcuts and boost jumps that racers can use to glide through the air. Salty Salty Speedway lets competitors sail through its canals, while Starview Peak features icy turns that players could slip off if they aren’t too careful. Lastly, Boo Cinema is a haunted movie theater, complete with Boos that spook unsuspecting drivers at every turn.
New Tracks
Returning From Classic Games
Mario Kart Worldis also bringing back older tracks fromclassicMario Kartentries, with three of them confirmed during today’s Nintendo Direct. Toad’s Factory fromMario Kart Wii, Peach Beach fromMario Kart Double Dash, and Wario’s Shipyard fromMario Kart 7are all set to return. Nintendo says that more classic tracks will be revealed in the future, and there was even a hint that the iconic Rainbow Road could be unlocked by completing all ofMario Kart World’s Grand Prix cups.
These classic courses will be spread out acrossMario Kart World’s open game map, which will also have a day/night cycle.Mario Kart Worldis set to launchalongside the Switch 2 itselfon June 5, so it probably won’t be long before eager fans find out more about the many colorful racetracks they can speed through on their way to winning the coveted Grand Prix trophy as Mario and company.
Mario Kart World
WHERE TO PLAY
Hit the open road with Mario and friends!Zip around courses in a vast world where everything is connected. Race along grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol' volcanos, and more—plus everything in between.A sprawling world of courses.Speed across plains, cities, water, volcanos, and much more. Everything is connected!Go beyond the course.There’s more to racing than just the course. Hop off the course and race the distance to the next one!Free Roam - Drive wherever your heart takes you.Where to? That’s up to you! Take off in any direction in this new mode. Explore areas that pique your interest, and maybe even snap some in-game pics at scenic spots.Play Together - Have a blast with friends, whether near or far.Up to 4 players can race on the same system. Play using your choice of button controls or motion controls. Attach a Joy-Con 2 controller to the optional Joy-Con 2 wheel accessory towheelyfeel like you’re driving. You can also play using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers connected wirelessly.
