April 3, 2025
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Mario Kart World announced as Switch 2 launch title, complete with 24 player races, new modes and more


Nintendo has shared fresh details on its next entry in the Mario Kart series.

A new Mario Kart game was first teased back in January, during the Switch 2 console announcement. At this time, though, Nintendo kept details pretty slim. Sure, we had some fun speculating about what was shown in that very brief clip, with fans pointing out Donkey Kong had a new look, there were 24 places on the starting line and what also appeared to be the suggestion players will need to conserve fuel while navigating the chaos that is Mario Kart racing. But, actual concrete details from Nintendo itself, well, there really wasn’t much.

That has all changed today, though, thanks to Nintendo’s dedicated Switch 2 Direct. Rather than just being a little teaser to round out a different teaser, today’s presentation gave us a full-fat look at what is now officially called Mario Kart World.

Let’s A Go! It’s a brand new Mario Kart trailer. Watch on YouTube

Along with returning faces such as Mario, Luigi, Toad and Peach, this upcoming game will also include chaning weather, and – rather excitingly – the ability to drive basically anywhere. There will also be grinding, and wall running (of sorts, you are still in a vehicle.

As for the courses, there is a healthy dose of all new raceways, and the abilty to just free roam.

Mario Kart will release on the same day as Nintendo Switch 2, but I guess that date will come later.

A dedicated Mario Kart World Direct is coming on 17/4, at 2pm UK.


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